The ovaries are responsible for controlling the menstrual cycle by making the environment suitable for egg growth and reproduction. One of the major hormones is estrogen. This hormone creates a fat layer around the female body, specifically around the ovaries, hips, buttocks, and lower abdomen. When ovaries become dysfunctional they can produce too much estrogen, …
The body has 2 adrenal glands which are located on top of the kidneys. The main function for these glands is countering stress with the production of several hormones. Physical and mental stress are handled the same way, as these glands do not distinguish between the two. They treat both forms of stress the same …
Knowing your body type is essential in losing weight. Each body type has its own specific characteristics. Most of us are more than one body type but usually one type stands out above others. We will consider your primary type for weight loss. One type can create problems for other types with hormones. When one …
As I talked about before, hormones greatly influence our body’s ability to lose or gain weight. We have 6 fat burning hormones and 3 fat storing hormones. Our fat burning hormones include: 1) Growth Hormone (GH). This is an anti-aging hormone. It is made in the brain in the pituitary gland. This hormone is a …
Obesity is a big problem in America, more so than other countries. People in other countries consume less fast foods and eat more fresh and natural foods. In America we fatten cattle, chicken and other animals via hormones. Even farm-raised fish are fed hormones and antibiotics. Additive hormones in our meats cause hormone disruption in …
Hormones control metabolism. Hormones can either increase fat storage or increase fat burning. Hormones also have much to do with the way people feel, and the health of the brain and heart. Hormones are simply chemical messengers that travel through the blood stream to signal other parts of the body. There is a two-way connection …
Did you know there are four different body shapes associated with weight loss resistance? Fat means survival to the body. The body stores the fat for a source of energy. Certain hormones direct where the body deposits this fat. A distortion of this function causes different body shapes. These are the adrenal, ovary, thyroid and …
Have you ever felt that you should not have so much trouble or effort to lose weight? Many people are attempting to fix the problem the wrong way. Many believe you need to lose weight to get healthy. In reality, you cannot lose weight if your body is unhealthy. Our hormones control our metabolism. Hormones …
Who am I ….Getting to know Me. My name is Jane Gilley. I am a Nurse Practitioner. I started in healthcare in 1983. Most of my experience has been in fast paced, high stress healthcare arenas such as CCU, ED, trauma and pain management. After years of working in these arenas it was time for …
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