Insulin resistance is indeed a hidden cause of weight gain, but the hormone insulin does not work alone. Despite major breakthroughs in obesity research, losing weight and keeping it off is getting harder and harder. Why? Hormonal imbalance. To lose weight and keep it off, your hormones must be balanced. What is hormonal balance? It really depends on who you ask. If you ask a gynecologist, he'll tell you it's the female hormones-estrogen, progesterone and prolactin. If you ask a urologist, she'll tell you it's all about testosterone. If you ask a diabetologist, he will tell you it's about balancing your insulin, glucagon and blood sugar. An endocrinologist will tell you that hormonal balance is having all your hormones balanced. Hormones like leptin, adiponectin, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), neuropeptide Y, ghrelin, resistin, dopamine, serotonin, visfatin, cholecystokinin, thyroid hormone, insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, cortisol, growth hormone and many others all influence your appetite, metabolism and weight. All your hormones affect one another. It's one big circle. When one hormone is out of balance, it has profound effects on all your hormones. They are all connected. Hormonal balance means having the perfect amount of every hormone. It means having a body that's healthy and resilient. Hormonal BalanceandThe Leptin Boost Dietare books that address all your hormones and gives solutions for people struggling with their weight. The diets in these books have helped so many people balance their hormones, lose weight and become healthier. Please contact me atdrisaacs@yourendocrinologist.comif you would like more information.
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