7 FAQS on the Cortisol Stress Hormone

by Dr. Sara Gottfried At a basic level, what is cortisol’s role in the body? Cortisol is the hormone that governs your digestion, hunger cravings, digestion, sleep/wake patterns, blood pressure, physical activity, and your capacity to cope with stress. Cortisol is the main stress hormone and ...

10 Tips to Reduce Stress Related Cravings

by Debi Silber So many of us eat unhealthy foods when we feel stressed. With food available everywhere, it’s easy to see how easily food can be used as an unhealthy form of stress relief. Unfortunately, using food to relieve our stress is a temporary solution at best, with the long term conseq...

5 Tips to Stop Belly Bloat

by Donna Gates Feeling bloated immediately after a meal or a few hours after a meal isn’t normal. But it is common. When stomach acid is not acidic enough, food moves through the stomach partially digested. When you feel bloated, your belly swells. Sometimes there is sharp pain and cramping. Or...