So, today . . . let's finish this topic of conversation with a few other "hormones" the THC from using "marijuana" disrupts . . . First up . . . the hormone called . . . "Leptin" . . . This is our "fasting" hormone . . . which "stops" us from OVER EATING . . . Well . . . THC . . . STOPS this hormone from working properly . . . causing "overeating" . . . and the . . . "MUNCHIES"!!! And what about the hormone called . . . "Ghrelin" our "survival hormone that MAKES of eat??? W

Now . . . as we know . . . the hormone called "Cortisol" . . . is in charge of our "fight - flight- freeze" response to LIFE!!! So, how does "Marijuana" and its THC . . . affect this very important hormone??? Well . . . in the "immediate" consumption of THC . . . it stimulates the hormone called . . . Cortisol . . . causing a "temporary", dose-dependent . . . RISE . . . in this hormone . . . Which leads to . . . "increased" ANXIETY . . . in someone that is a NON-frequent u

So, today . . . let's continue to explore the possibilities of the "effect" Marijuana can have on the body and brain . . . Now, yesterday . . . we spoke about how THC affects the "brain" . . . But . . . what about our "hormones"??? Well . . . THC affects our hormones by "interacting" with the "pituitary gland" at the base of the skull . . . Now . . . this "applies" to BOTH "recreational" and "medicinal" Marijuana . . . And the effects on "FEMALE" hormones and reproduction are

So, today . . . let's dig a little deeper and talk about how "Marijuana" affects the body and our "brain" . . . Now . . . there's a part of the "brain" that we've spoken about many time before called the . . . "Limbic system" . . . And it's responsible for . . . Processing emotions Managing memory Regulating motivation Controlling behavior And is linked to our smell and response to it It also . . . "regulating" our fight, flight or freeze reaction . . . Meaning our CORTISOL

Okay my friends . . . So, this week . . . let's talk about a controversial topic . . . and clear the air . . . Because . . . I get asked this question "ALL" the time . . . Is "Marijuana" . . . good or bad for us??? Well . . . let's break it down to better understand . . . First up . . . what is "Marijuana"??? Well . . . Marijuana or Cannabis . . . is a drug and preparation from the Cannabis plant. It contains "psychoactive" compounds like . . . THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) . .

So, as we spoke last week . . . we now know that an "overactive" Cortisol hormone (hypercortisolism) . . . is a well-documented cause of . . ."high blood pressure" (hypertension) . . . And this week . . . we discovered that same "overactive" Cortisol" . . . also causes . . . "high cholesterol" . . . Which "increases" the risk of a "cardiovascular events by 90% . . . including heart attack and strokes. So, how does all this work you ask??? Well, as I said a week ago with "high

So, today . . . let's continue with the "connect" between our "high blood pressure" . . . And "high CHOLESTEROL" . . . So, a few weeks ago . . . we spoke about the hormone called . . . "Cortisol" . . . and the importance of it "functioning" properly. We also discovered that this hormone is called the "STRESS hormone" and the "BELLY FAT PRODUCER"!!! And it's "responsible" for our ACTIONS to the body's "fight or flight" response . . . Meaning . . . how we "act" . . . or . . . "

So, the question for today is this . . . Why is it sooooo hard to get our "cholesterol" down to a "healthy" number??? Now . . . whether you're using the "new" guidelines of "200" . . . Or . . . you're going with the "original" guidelines of "age plus 100" . . . We Americans . . . are having a hard time getting it together . . . to lower our "cholesterol". So, what's the "secret" to this dilemma in life??? Well . . . we're back to the "same old, same old" scenario . . . We ha

So, yesterday . . . we discovered that years ago . . . our TOTAL cholesterol was determined by our "age + 100" . . . Meaning . . . if you were 70 years old . . . you'd add 100 to that number and your TOTAL cholesterol for optimal health would be "170" . . . But . . . in today's world . . . they've changed the rules . . . and upped the TOTAL cholesterol guidelines to "200" . . . For EVERYONE!!!! And we NOW just became . . . a "cookie cutter" world!!!! People . . . ONE-SIZE . .

Good morning my friends . . . So, last week . . . we discovered . . . some important information on our "blood pressure" . . . and how we're being "misled" about that issue . . . Well . . . this week . . . let's continue and talk about our "cholesterol" number!!!! Are we being "misled" about that also??? Well . . . DID YOU KNOW . . . Years ago . . . the "rule of thumb" for "acceptable" TOTAL cholesterol was . . . "100 plus your age" . . . Just like our "blood pressure" . . .

So, as we spoke yesterday . . . we now know that an "overactive" Cortisol hormone (hypercortisolism) . . . is a well-documented cause of . . ."high blood pressure" (hypertension) . . . How you ask??? Well . . . "excess" Cortisol . . . causes the body to "retain" sodium . . . constricts blood vessels . . . and "increases" our heart rate . . . Which "all" . . . ELEVATES blood pressure. And studies show that . . . for "every" doubling of "Cortisol" levels . . . the risk of devel

Okay my friends . . . So, this is a . . . "listen up" kind of day . . . So, a few weeks ago . . . we spoke about the hormone called . . . "Cortisol" . . . and the importance of it "functioning" properly. We also discovered that this hormone is called the "STRESS hormone" and the "BELLY FAT PRODUCER"!!! And it's "responsible" for our ACTIONS to the body's "fight or flight" response . . . Meaning . . . how we "act" . . . or . . . "react" . . . to "confrontation" . . . or . . .

So, today . . . let's break it all down to better understand . . . What REALLY causes "high blood pressure" And HOW do we lower it without . . . DRUGS??? Now . . . as we know . . . science tells us . . . that the "top" number symbolizes . . . The measurement . . . of the "pressure" our blood is "pushed" AGAINST our "artery walls" . . . when the heart beats . . . And . . . the "bottom" number symbolizes . . . The measurement . . . of the "pressure" in the "arteries" BETWEEN .

So, yesterday . . . we discovered . . . even though our medical professionals put "ALL" adults in the same "cookie cutter" scenario . . . of shooting for the "120/80" blood pressure range . . . We've now learned . . . that our "ACTUAL" blood pressure should be by AGE!!! 18 -39 years of age . . . 110/68 to 119/70 40 - 59 years of age . . . 122/74 to 124/77 60+ years of age . . . 133/60 to 139/69 You see . . . modern medicine "still" determines . . . "children's" blood pressu

Good morning my friends . . . Well . . . I hate to say it . . . but . . . we're being "MISLEAD" . . . once AGAIN!!! So . . . did you know . . . When you go to the doctor . . . and they take your "blood pressure" . . . They say the optimum number to shoot for is . . . 120/80 . . . Now . . . what does all that really mean??? Well . . . the U. S. National Library of Medicine states . . . The "top" number is . . . "systolic" blood pressure . . . This measures the pressure your bl

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Good morning my Cottage Food LOVERS . . . Here at Miracle Meadows Farm in our "Farmstand section" of our Cottage Food Stand . . . We are now offering . . . "Fire Cider" . . . So, what is it you ask??? Well . . . it's a traditional, spicy apple cider vinegar . . . that acts as a warming tonic . . . And has been known to aid the "immune system" . . . So, stop on by and get yours today! Miracle Meadows Farm 40 Seckar Rd Willington, Ct Hours: Farmstand for eggs . . . 24/7 . . .

So, finishing up this week in our "weight loss series" . . . The question for today is this . . . How do we "correct" the level of the hormone called "Amylin"??? Well . . . correcting "Amylin" deficiency . . . typically "parallels" with . . . "Insulin" deficiency in diabetes . . . Focuses on "maximizing" pancreatic function through . . . Consuming an "anti-inflammatory" diet Incorporating nutrient-dense foods . . . which are high in nutrients and low in calories like . . . d

So, this week we've been talking about the hormones called "Insulin" and "Glucagon" . . . And how they affect our "weight loss" and "weight management" issues . . . But . . . what about the hormone called "Amylin"??? Have you ever heard of this one before??? Well . . . this little hormone is actually one of the most important hormones for our "weight loss" journey . . . So, why doesn't the "weight loss industry" talk about it??? Could it be . . . they don't want us to really