With our complex lives in the 21^st century, more and more people are suffering from stress-related conditions. The negative impact of stress can affect many areas of health. One area in particular that can be adversely affected is the adrenal glands.

The adrenal glands are located near the kidneys and produce the hormones that are needed for the body to function properly. Stress adversely affects these glands because, when the body is under severe stress the glands start producing more hormones to help the body cope (this is the classic ‘fight or flight’ response). The main hormone is cortisol, which regulates metabolism and is a response to stress.

Of course, in some circumstances a stress response is needed, however, when stress is experienced over a long period of time, these glands weaken and this negatively affects the body and results in adrenal fatigue. So, what are the symptoms of adrenal fatigue?

5 Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

1. Excessive, unexplained tiredness. Adrenal
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We all have heard of someone who smoked since they were a teen and lived to 80 plus years and never got lung cancer.  On the other hand, we all have heard of a person who never smoked and got lung cancer in their 50’s. How does that happen?  We know that smoking is very negative health and lifestyle habit that has the potential to cause disease but why are some people affected more than others?  The answer may be in our genes. APOE is an apolipoprotein that is a genetic marker in our body. There are three types of APOE2, APOE3, and APOE4. We get one gene from each parent; for example, an individual may have an E3/E4 or an E2/E3 or even an E3/E3 to name a few.  People who have the genomic makeup with an APOE 4 are more sensitive to smoking, while it is advised everyone avoids this deadly habit it is especially crucial for E4 people

APOE4 genotype people make less APOE than other genotypes.  The deficiency of this lipoprotein can not only cause the increase of an adverse effect on smoki...

Emotional overeating disorders can be difficult and devastating for those who suffer from them. What makes this happen? Why is it that some people, knowingly or unknowingly, turn to food for comfort? Here are some thoughts and ideas on those questions.

Emotional overeating disorder is a general term that refers to any of various eating habits where genuine hunger is not the motivational factor. It is more common among women than men, but men are not immune - especially young men in their teens and twenties. Those who suffer from this disorder associate food with emotional comfort, and will turn to eating to escape negative feelings. 

Past Trauma

For some with emotional overeating disorder, the problem stems from past traumatic events. Someone who suffered sexual abuse, for example or some other kind of sexual trauma may overeat in response to feelings of anxiety and confusion. The result is a fatter body, which some sources suggest may cause the sufferer to feel "protected" from bei...