By now you are probably wondering, how can depression, anxiety, diabetes, heart disease all be related. American consume fast and processed foods that increase obesity and contain high levels of fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt, and processed carbohydrate. That diet increases cardiovascular and related diseases like diabetes. These foods are high in calories and deficient in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They represent on average 30% of our dietary intake. They are also a
I agree on the importance of food. I also know there is evidence for the role of stress, and the importance of major stress reduction. I like the approach of people like Lilian Sjoberg, as it goes for very deep stress reduction - layer below layer of stress.
It is all tied together. Stress raises cortisol levels and abdominal fat increases aldosterone activity. They both activate the same receptor to increase oxidant production and inflammation.
I agree on the importance of food. I also know there is evidence for the role of stress, and the importance of major stress reduction. I like the approach of people like Lilian Sjoberg, as it goes for very deep stress reduction - layer below layer of stress.
It is all tied together. Stress raises cortisol levels and abdominal fat increases aldosterone activity. They both activate the same receptor to increase oxidant production and inflammation.