Leverage natural hormones to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Hormones are like behind-the-scenes roadies. They set the stage for the a person’s metabolism to perform brilliantly, they swap out the backdrops to mirror emotions, often without warning, and they certainly do some heavy lifting when it comes to weight. Learn how to leverage hormones to optimize a weight loss program rather than replaying the same old scenarios.

Bring It On, Leptin

Your fat cells produce leptin, a hormone that is pivotal in controlling your food cravings. If you are carrying excess body fat, you produce too much leptin, which in turn makes your metabolism more resistant to this hormone’s urge-curbing charms. However, as you reduce your calorie intake and increase your physical activity, you can counteract leptin resistance. A serving of fresh vegetables early in the day can help, according to Dr. Scott Isaacs, a prominent endocrinologist.

Counteract Stress Hormones

Cortisol is a stress-response hormone that affects your appetite and your eating habits. An exceptionally stressful experience can trigger a cortisol rush. As a result, your body craves the comfort of sugar and fat for quick energy to fuel your flight response.

Serotonin is a hormone that transmits neurons throughout your body. It can counteract hunger born of stress with its calming, mood-lightening effect. You can boost your serotonin supply by eating foods rich in folate, such as asparagus, legumes and broccoli instead of that frosted sugar cookie.

Managing Insulin

Food high in carbohydrates, such as a dinner roll or a plate of pasta, can boost your blood sugar just as effectively as any sweet treat. When your blood sugar soars, your metabolism pumps out more insulin, a hormone designed to bring your sugar level back to normal. However, eating too many carbs and too much sugar makes you resistant to insulin, upping your risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes as your blood sugar level remains high. To counteract this cycle, cut the sugar and empty carbs you eat to a minimum.

Estrogen and Visceral Fat

If you are a woman who has been through menopause, your metabolism has significantly reduced its estrogen production, that hormone critical to reproductive health. As a result, much of the weight you now gain accumulates in your abdomen. This unwanted weight, also called visceral fat, produces specific hormones and chemicals that can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. Estrogen replacement therapy can mitigate some of this risk while a balanced diet can prevent the accumulation of visceral fat.

Learn More at Natural Bio Health

Get answers to your questions about hormones and estrogen replacement therapy at Natural Bio Health. With a healthy approach to weight loss in our Texas and Colorado clinics, we help you achieve the balance you are looking for.