Times of the Islands Winter 2018/19

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In fact, stress and anxiety are one of the key factors
in gaining and retaining excess weight. Who hasn’t been
in the situation where we grab a candy bar or slice of
cake after a hard day? That is stress creating a hormone
called cortisol. Levels of this “stress hormone” rise during
tension-filled times. This can turn your overeating into a
habit. Because increased levels of the hormone also help
cause higher insulin levels, your blood sugar drops and
you crave sugary, fatty foods. It is a vicious circle that
needs to be broken.
I would recommend that anyone serious about changing
their lifestyle or concerned about excess weight visit
the doctor and get blood tests to determine any underlying
issues. As men age, testosterone decreases and this
can lead to excess weight around the belly. In women,
menopause can wreak havoc with weight, so it’s important
to seek advice whatever your gender.
Dr. Lise Cloutier
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Changing my food lifestyle
In order to find the best way I could to change my “food
lifestyle,” I contacted Tamika Handfield, founder of
Nutrition In Demand (www.nutritionindemand.com) and
one of the leading authorities on nutrition and health in
the TCI. She says, “Don’t diet—change your lifestyle!”
Dr. Lise Cloutier, Courtyard Chiropractic and Wellness
La Vista Azul, Unit 6-9, Turtle Cove, Providenciales, TCI
Call 649-339-1000
www.ChiropractorAndMassageTherapy.ca
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“Eating well is fundamentally important to living well and
having good quality of life as we age. The old adage, ‘We
are what we eat,’ turns out to be true. The nourishment
the body needs to support good growth in children and
optimal health in adults comes directly from the foods we
eat. Therefore, it is imperative that we choose whole foods
over refined foods; fruits and vegetables over chips and
soda and lean protein sources such as beans and poultry
over their fat-laden counterparts of beef and pork.
Changing the way you eat can seem daunting if you
try to do everything at once. Instead, commit to making
small, incremental changes that you can maintain. For
example, if you are trying to eat less meat, commit to eating
a vegetarian meal at least once a week until you are
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