Gut Health Problems April 2018
In the April 2018 issue of Gut Health Problems, learn the secrets to why you're always hungry, how to speed up your metabolism, things to never keep from your doctor, and more. We hope March treated you well and that you're ready to tackle the new month. For those of us in the United States, we move into spring and look forward to spring holidays - and the cuisine that accompanies them!
In the April 2018 issue of Gut Health Problems, learn the secrets to why you're always hungry, how to speed up your metabolism, things to never keep from your doctor, and more. We hope March treated you well and that you're ready to tackle the new month. For those of us in the United States, we move into spring and look forward to spring holidays - and the cuisine that accompanies them!
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6 TRICKS FOR OUTSMARTING<br />
PERIODS WHILE ON YOUR PERIOD<br />
by<br />
Susan Barnes<br />
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The crazy food cravings you have just before your monthly period can sabotage<br />
your diet. Here are some pointers on how to manage these period cravings.<br />
You eat lunch, but then half an<br />
hour later, you are obsessed<br />
with chocolate, and go ahead<br />
and eat it. Then another 10<br />
minutes go by, and you are<br />
craving for something crunchy and salty,<br />
so you eat a few handfuls of pretzels. Another<br />
10 minutes later, you are thinking<br />
that the best idea ever is to have some ice<br />
cream. What is given here? Then you remember<br />
that your period is due next week.<br />
Your hormones can be thanked for that,<br />
specifically serotonin and cortisol. Cortisol<br />
is a stress hormone that has a tendency<br />
to spike just before your period<br />
starts and serotonin is a calm-inducing<br />
hormone that has a tendency to dip. This<br />
combination causes you to have cravings<br />
for fatty foods and also carbs and sweets.<br />
The following are some tips to help ensure<br />
your goals are not sabotaged by your<br />
PMS cravings.<br />
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