The Cortisol Connection: Why Stress Makes You Fat and Ruins Your Health - and What You Can Do About It

By (author): "William J. Kraemer, Shawn Talbott"
Genres:Nonfiction books  Science books  Medical books  Psychology books  Health books  Nutrition books  
Publish Date: 2002
The Cortisol Connection: Why Stress Makes You Fat and Ruins Your Health - and What You Can Do About It
ISBN0897933915
ISBN139780897933919
AsinThe Cortisol Connection: Why Stress Makes You Fat and Ruins Your Health - and What You Can Do About It
Original titleThe Cortisol Connection: Why Stress Makes You Fat and Ruins Your Health - And What You Can Do About It
The hormone cortisol, activated by the fight-or-flight (stress) response, is emerging as a major culprit in a variety of health problems. The Cortisol Connection explores the documented relationship between elevated levels of this hormone, chronic stress, and such health conditions as obesity, depression, suppressed immune system, osteoporosis, and hypertension. The book shows how to control cortisol through supplements, dozens of which are discussed in detail. Included are warnings on the use of ephedra-and caffeine-based weight-loss supplements, which actually cause weight gain, along with resources and references.