Cushing’s Syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a hormone disorder that is caused by elevated levels of cortisol. Those at risk for the syndrome include those aged 20 to 50, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and those with high blood pressure. It is a rare condition. Signs of Cushing’s According to the National Institute of Diabetes ...
Bruce was asked to inspect some damage on the outside of a tower. Although he had developed a fear of heights, he willed himself to go up the firmly attached ladder. Halfway up, Bruce panicked, he could not move, his muscles in his legs were shaking and felt like mush. Another worker had to go ...
There is new research to indicate individuals suffering from extreme stress exposure, releasing an over abundance of cortisol, may develop a condition similar to that of Cushing’s syndrome. As an active adult, under varying degrees of high stress, understanding the impact this stress may have on the female body, as well as the treatment options, ...
In my last article I addressed the subject of elevated Cortisol and its relationship to Testosterone in the female hormonal system. To review, elevated Cortisol production reduces Testosterone levels. This results in an imbalance which causes many symptoms including weight gain and especially weight gain in the stomach. You learned in that article that stress ...
Adding a few unexpected pounds can make a person feel a little down, but what about the opposite scenario? Can feeling down make it more difficult to fight the battle of the bulge? Mood and eating habits are closely associated for many people, so it’s not surprising that emotional factors play a role in obesity. ...
Being bullied is bad for your health. And not just in term of broken bones, bruises and future psychological problems, but also in terms of current physical health issues. A number of studies show that victimized individuals-relative to their non-victimized peers-report higher levels of health problems such as headaches, abdominal pains, sore throats, colds, and ...
