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Dec 21, 2021

When is too much stress too much for your body?

Cortisol levels increase when we are stressed - but what does that mean for us? One of many of the multitude of functions of cortisol in the body is the provision of energy for the body. Cortisol stimulates fat and...

Jul 15, 2021

Stress can make you fat.... here's how

Stress is typically caused by a trigger that leads to the secretion of adrenaline and cortisol. This response, while helpful in cases of danger, can be detrimental to our well-being if not controlled properly. High levels of cortisol are associated...

Nov 04, 2020

Stress, Hormones & cAMP; Your Waistline: How the Brain–Gut Axis Sparks Bloat

Ever notice that a hectic week shows up first in your stomach, from bloating and cravings to stubborn belly fat? Chronic stress scrambles cortisol, leptin, and ghrelin, slowing digestion and super-charging appetite. Learn the research behind this hormone havoc and discover simple, evidence-based habits, including soothing magnesium wrap therapy, to calm your gut, curb cravings, and flatten your middle.

Oct 26, 2020

How Stress Sabotages Your Digestion—and 6 Proven Fixes for Bloat, Fat Gain & Constipation

Chronic stress doesn’t just live in your head—it hijacks your hormones, slows gut motility, and stores fat around your middle. Discover the science behind the cortisol-gut connection, why women suffer more stomach trouble under stress, and the evidence-based habits (from mindful walks to topical magnesium wrap therapy) that reset digestion fast.