02/09/10 5:48AM
Happy Birthday to YOU!! :-)
07/07/09 12:48PM
I love surprise visits from friends while at work!! :D Makes me happy!
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YAY! You are here!
Hope to see you soon! -
She's my English Setter that's up at my parent's house. -
Hi! -
ash, we need updates :-) love ya girl!! -
You were there tonight and then you were GONE! :/
I was so happy to see you and A coming in to study and that was all I saw of you!
You two are such newlyweds! So typical! :) And cute!
Maybe soon we can get together to just see and be! -
A lot has happened since 7/7! -
Me, too! I go there every chance I get. Now that you're in Austin, that's an easy drive for you! :) -
Did you or Amber get the package? -
I like surprises on WEd nite Bible study!
You are so beautiful!
BTW, I am still working on a present for you two! :/ -
Ash, it is December 5. It has been 5 months since your last post.
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Thank you for your prayers! I appreciate them so much! -
Your profile picture is gorgeous
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I HAVE TO SEE YOU BEFORE YOUR ANNIVERSARY! ETIQUETTE IS CREEPING IN ON ME!
I HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU TWO!!!! :) -
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! what do you know about the new barleans oil? the olive leaf complex? i got an email about it...have you tried it? -
Happy Anniversary! -
Happy anniversary! :) -
Thanks! Some pretty special people I'm surrounded by!
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aww, thanks! I got your email, but was at mama's. I will write you back very soon! Love ya!
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Ashley, it's time to update. You have one week. And I'm not kidding. -
hey ash!! how are you? did you get my email :-) miss and love!
06/04/09 8:12AM
Happy Birthday to my wonderful and beautiful mother! I am so thankful for her :)
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indeed! -
Psych! (I'm sure your link was white.)
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You're messing with my mind, aren't you?
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Why does your name keep coming up "white"...but then your post isn't new?! -
See you soon!! :)
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It was wonderful to see you and yours this past week. I should have told you how incredible you looked! I was too busy catching up with your mom-whom I love and adore! Glad you are sooo happy!!! love you -
thanks!! -
It's ok to cry! -
you must be makiing secret posts that I can't read..... :)
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Yay! Can't wait! :)
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Howdy podnah! This is Ashley Mc from Benchley! It was great to see you from a distance at Josh and Ellen's reception! Hope you and your hubby are doing GRAND! PS Im from the ATX! Don't you guys live thur? -
I"m soo sad y'all are moving! but i know it will be a wonderful opportunity for you both and a way to grow & encourage Christians in the Austin area :)
I wish we could have gotten to know each other better! hopefully y'all will come visit! -
Hello.
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I can't believe you are leaving! :-( -
Thank you! -
Guess I should publish the dead face :-)
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I love YOU :) -
That's such a beautiful picture over there in the corner. You were gorgeous, I loved your dress! -
No you're a soy bean!
Cracking the Metabolic Code
I am currently reading a book called Cracking the Metabolic Code written by James B. LaVALLE, R.Ph., C.C.N., N.D. There is an endless amount of interesting and vital information that I think anyone interested in health and wellness should read. Here is a piece from his book that I find helpful.
"Chronic stress alters adrenal gland function. Under stress, the adrenal glands produce more stress hormones such as cortisol. Rising cortisol levels begins a disruptive chain reaction that impacts several other organs and systems. Chronic stress depletes certain neurotransmitters in the brain, which can trigger carbohydrate cravings and eating binges. If this scenario continues the lack of the neurotransmitter can lead to disturbed sleep patterns, which in turn can cause changes in the release of growth hormone, blood sugar regulation, and immune function.
Chronically elevated cortisol levels can also cause increased insulin resistance, a condition in which the body does not respond to insulin efficiently, which in turn, can result in abdominal weight gain. If the person is eating the sugar and carbohydrates to quell the stress and to try to build the neurotransmitters, the insulin resistance is fed, which in turn perpetuates the weight gain. This vicious cycle of metabolic chaos can quickly cause an increase in body mass index (lean to fat ratio). Excess insulin leads to a weight gain that is characterized by most of the weight gained around the abdomen (or belly fat). Belly fat is known to contribute to inflammation in the body, resulting in even more destructive metabolic disruption.
Meanwhile, the elevation in cortisol also stimulates the production of extra cholesterol and triglycerides (a primary from of fat in the blood), which leads to increased cardiovascular risk. Cortisol also stimulates the production of neuropeptide Y, a chemical messenger, which turns off the body's natural killer cell activity, a critical component of a healthy immune system. In addition, cortisol lowers the production of other immune cells. And if that is not enough, cortisol itself stimulates the release of many inflammatory chemicals, which can cause synthetic inflammatory reactions that trigger increased free-radical damage of the cells (oxidation).
As the body continues to churn out more cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a hormone produced primarily by the adrenal glands, is used up in the process. Finally, with chronic cortisol elevation, changes in thyroid function begin to occur, which in turn lowers the body's metabolic rate and makes it more even difficult to utilize nutrients and to lose weight. This is how delicate and interdependent the balance of our body systems are and how any alteration in this balance can cause a cascade of reactions that leads to a decline in health."
I know I hear a lot about "cortisol" and after reading this I am able to understand it a little better. I hope this helps anyone that reads this!
Make today a great day!
"Chronic stress alters adrenal gland function. Under stress, the adrenal glands produce more stress hormones such as cortisol. Rising cortisol levels begins a disruptive chain reaction that impacts several other organs and systems. Chronic stress depletes certain neurotransmitters in the brain, which can trigger carbohydrate cravings and eating binges. If this scenario continues the lack of the neurotransmitter can lead to disturbed sleep patterns, which in turn can cause changes in the release of growth hormone, blood sugar regulation, and immune function.
Chronically elevated cortisol levels can also cause increased insulin resistance, a condition in which the body does not respond to insulin efficiently, which in turn, can result in abdominal weight gain. If the person is eating the sugar and carbohydrates to quell the stress and to try to build the neurotransmitters, the insulin resistance is fed, which in turn perpetuates the weight gain. This vicious cycle of metabolic chaos can quickly cause an increase in body mass index (lean to fat ratio). Excess insulin leads to a weight gain that is characterized by most of the weight gained around the abdomen (or belly fat). Belly fat is known to contribute to inflammation in the body, resulting in even more destructive metabolic disruption.
Meanwhile, the elevation in cortisol also stimulates the production of extra cholesterol and triglycerides (a primary from of fat in the blood), which leads to increased cardiovascular risk. Cortisol also stimulates the production of neuropeptide Y, a chemical messenger, which turns off the body's natural killer cell activity, a critical component of a healthy immune system. In addition, cortisol lowers the production of other immune cells. And if that is not enough, cortisol itself stimulates the release of many inflammatory chemicals, which can cause synthetic inflammatory reactions that trigger increased free-radical damage of the cells (oxidation).
As the body continues to churn out more cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a hormone produced primarily by the adrenal glands, is used up in the process. Finally, with chronic cortisol elevation, changes in thyroid function begin to occur, which in turn lowers the body's metabolic rate and makes it more even difficult to utilize nutrients and to lose weight. This is how delicate and interdependent the balance of our body systems are and how any alteration in this balance can cause a cascade of reactions that leads to a decline in health."
I know I hear a lot about "cortisol" and after reading this I am able to understand it a little better. I hope this helps anyone that reads this!
Make today a great day!
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So the key is to NOT WORRY! :-) Have you noticed that the word "belly" is showing up everywhere lately?
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EXACTLY! And to deal with any stress you might have in a good way. I have noticed! Belly this..belly that... -
BOO worry and belly fat!! At least I have the Hakuna Matata part down :)
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That must be my problem, lol. Though tummy fat has never been my problem.. -
Yeah, stress affects SO many things, and never in a good way! -
Booooo stress!
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Very interesting! I love learning about health and nutrition! :) -
It's littlebitty624@yahoo.com
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I love YOU, Beefee!
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I'm definitely a stress eater. Boo stress. -
We had a great time in Alice. I hope to go back ASAP!
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great, you just gave all the people suffering from chronic stress something ELSE to worry about
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Thanks Ashley! -
Stress is aweful in so many ways!
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I have belly fat!!!!!!! Nooooooooooooooo!
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I'm excited about a girls wknd w/ you and Julie sometime!! :-) Miss and Love you!!