Dr Cory Couillard

Studies confirm that stress not only contributes to weight gain, but also inhibits weight loss.   Stress causes a cyclical process of overeating that produces imbalances and spikes in cortisol and insulin.   These hormones contribute to fat being stored around the abdomen and hips that produce inflammation, diabetes and heart disease.   The complex and damaging effects of stress impacts weight, hormones, self-confidence and overall health.   Stress is inevitable as it is part of our daily lives.   The good news is your body knows how to respond to stress, if it’s functioning the way it is designed to.   There are many contributing lifestyle factors that improve or inhibit the body’s ability to handle and respond to stress. It is common for people to say manage stress or stress management, but understand that you personally cannot effectively manage something that your body should have full control of.   The same logic applies to disease.   Yo...