Stress, Hormones, & Belly Fat

Get Off The Conveyer Belt of Poor HealthDr. Chess Miles, DCAt the same time, I’m an ardent researcher and have embraced as mentorssome of the most insightful wellness researchers and experts you’ll findanywhere on the planet. I’m not at all bashful about “standing on the shouldersof giants” to work at the “cutting edge” of wellness practice. And because I haveadvanced studies in cervical spinal trauma, nutrition, fitness, functionalendocrinology, and neurology, I’m able to understand and take advantage ofthe opportunities my mentors keep providing.In truth, I’m passionate about what I’ve learned, and I feel compelledto pass it on. That’s why I’ve developed the “five pillars of optimized health” thatserve as the foundation for my PRIME lifestyle enhancement programand make it into the unique system that it is today.One of the most important parts of my approach is that I coach my patients tocare for themselves so that they can become self-sufficient in tailoring andpracticing their wellness lifestyles. I give them the information they need withoutholding back in any way.“You can’t have optimum health and wellness without enlightened self care.”“I was tired, worn out, hadlow energy, and wished that10 lbs. would just disappear.Did I mention my cholesterolseemed to be going up?Now, for the side Effects:I sleep all night; enjoy a hugeboost in energy and wellbeing; have a great dealmore strength; thecholesterol has dropped andso has the weight. I feelgood about myself and I amhandling the stress of dailylife much more effectively.”J. S.The World Health Organization defines health as “. a state of completephysical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence ofdisease or infirmity.”My revolutionary PRIME program is a radical departure from “diseasecare.” There are plenty of places where you can get disease care. Instead, mypatients use my no-nonsense, clinically proven, “wellness enhancing” protocolsto transform their lives from poor health to optimal health. Then their need fordisease care shrinks dramatically.Through many years of research in the fields of nutrition, wellness, andresistance training, I’ve learned about the myths that destroy health and fitnessprograms. I’ve also learned about the secrets to increasing one’s chances for aricher, more enjoyable life.My PRIME Program is a plan that allows you to take back thewellness, youth, and vibrancy that you may have allowed to slip throughyour fingers, either through self-neglect or through ignorance of theanti-aging “secrets” that I reveal in my program.If we insist on making the same old mistakes, our lives start revolving arounddrugs, surgery, a dependence on continuous medical intervention, and a long,disheartening trip on the conveyor belt to hell.Copyright 2011 Dr. Chess Miles5www.LiveLifeHealthy.us

Get Off The ConveyerBelt of Poor HealthDr. Chess Miles, DCToo Much Stress Accelerates Aging and Leads To Poor HealthStep Number One towards Reclaiming Your HealthManage your stress and you’ll dramatically reduce your time on the “conveyorbelt.”That’s right. It’s not the passage of calendar years that creates the symptoms of“aging” and deterioration that we see and feel. Rather, what gets to you isstress that you don’t have the health to handle as it arises. Therefore, chronicstress “piles up” in the form of negative conditions that take their toll physically,mentally, and emotionally. Sometimes even spiritually.No, you can’t change your calendar age, but you can resist or even reverseyears of stress damage by using my easy-to-follow PRIME protocols.My patients are happy to report that you can reverse years of poor health bychanging your lifestyle and incorporating the tried and true day-to-daytechniques I outline in my program.The sooner you start, the better the results. It’s all about learning science-basedsecrets for “ageless” living and shattering the perpetual health-and-fitnessmyths that cloud the vision of so many of us. With my innovative approach —the advanced PRIME approach — you’ll be able to get a handle onrunaway stress and its effects. With this comes the start of optimized living.“Before joining the programI wasn’t active at all, andnow I am very active! I amnow able to live a veryactive lifestyle! My wife isnow very happy with myenergy level and howinteractive I am with her.This is very healthy for ourmarriage.Runaway Stress Is the Beginning of Poor HealthThe education and the visitswill benefit you long term ifyou just follow the program.Listen to what they have tosay. This is a great solutionto any problem that you arehaving. At least try it. Listento what they have to saybecause it does work!!!”Aches, pains, or a foggy brain have become your closest friends.T. S.Are You Experiencing Signs of Runaway Stress?Here are most of the common signs of runaway stress. The list is long, but youneed to recognize the most common expressions of stress before youunderstand the importance of doing something about it:You cringe in front of a mirror because of growing bulges, fading muscle tone,or unmistakable signs of “premature aging.”You feel tension. You’re irritable. You aren’t able to concentrate.You experience dry mouth, tooth grinding, sweaty palms or cold hands, apounding heart, shallow breathing, chronic headache, low self-esteem, orwithdrawal.Your sleep quality is in the pits, and exhaustion rules your day.You get an upset stomach or urinate frequently.Copyright 2011 Dr. Chess Miles6www.LiveLifeHealthy.us

Get Off The Conveyer Belt of Poor HealthDr. Chess Miles, DCYou have a lowered sexual drive.Your workouts are, well, not working out!Tight muscles may cause pain and trembling, or you might have nervoustwitches.You know your hormones balances are all out of whack, but you have no ideawhat to do about it other than suffer.Your doctor has you worried about the “numbers” from your last physical exam.Your single greatest weapon for warding off surgery or chronic disease is hope!You are handling your quality-of-life problems with stimulants, products from adrugstore, and/or the services of “sickness care” professionals.“I feel as though I have triedeverything. I have been onand off a diet for 25 years. Ihave hired trainers, joinedgyms, and tried just abouteverything. What I have discovered since working withDr. Miles is that none ofthese things, alone, are going to change my body. WithDr. Miles help, I have established a routine that includeshealthy eating, exercise andsupplements that addressmy personal needs. This program is tailored to me andchanges as I change. Thechange is obvious on theoutside, but more importantly, the change on the insideis incredible. “ D. B.As a spouse, parent, lover, friend, business owner, employee, student, fitnessseeker, or creative worker, your lackluster performance is leaving others out inthe cold — and you’re not feeling very warm about it, either!Got stress? Of course you do. We all do. How you manage your stressdetermines if and when you ride the conveyor belt to hell.If you want to experience the pure joy of optimized living and satisfy your personal wellness potential, you must:1. Be able to recognize the early symptoms of stress buildup in yourbody and how it affects your emotions.2. Learn how to avoid — or at least sidestep — life challenges that leadto stress buildup.3. Learn how to heal stress buildup that has already occurred.If you’d also like to live a fabulous, productive, vital, and supportive life, andthen just cease to run when your time has come, then you need to know muchmore than what comes out of medicine, pharmacology, and TV drugcommercials!Copyright 2011 Dr. Chess Miles7www.LiveLifeHealthy.us

Get Off The Conveyer Belt of Poor HealthDr. Chess Miles, DCFor example, you need to know that it’s not the passing of calendar years thatharm you, but inactivity, faulty thinking, and accumulated, chronic, uncheckedstress!Which Body ShapeAre You?Many aging myths need to be shattered . Even the impact of genetics onlong-term health is now being turned on its head. For example, today we knowthat genetics only contributes about 3–5% of our longevity. The rest comesfrom life choices that affect how our genes behave under the conditions wehand them.If you’re confused about what it takes to achieve maximum wellness and aphysical appearance you can be proud of, I can help. If you’re looking for abetter diet and fitness program than you’ve followed in the past—or at leasttried to follow — I can help. But before explaining how and why I can help you,Ifirst want to make it clear what we’re up against when we opt for maximumwellness. Also, why so many people fail to get what they’re seeking:The number one reason most people fail to achieve their wellness goalsor even maintain their current state of health is that 90% of theinformation available to them is inaccurate or deliberately misleading.For example –Here Are Some Myths Concerning Diet And Weight Loss.EstrogenAdrenalMYTH: Overweight is a disease that leads to other diseases.FACT: Overweight is a symptom of diminished wellness — a wake upcall that things are going wrong in your body. It’s the same diminished wellness that leads to common diseases such as hardened or clogged arteries,hypertension, stroke, and diabetes. So excess fat doesn’t really cause thesediseases for the most part, it’s just a warning sign that you’re suffering frombad habits and poor health.MYTH: The main purpose of body fat is to insulate and cushion you.FACT: The body has chemical messengers that trigger fat to be storedas energy. If you’re overweight and can’t lose those unwanted pounds, yourchemical messengers (hormones) are not functioning properly.MYTH: Eating fat makes you fat.ThyroidLiverFACT: No. It’s the inability to burn fat that makes you fat. Chronically overweightpeople burn carbs very easily, but they burn stored fat only with much difficulty(if at all). It takes the right knowledge and a measured effort to become a fatburner. It doesn’t happen by itself.Copyright 2011 Dr. Chess Miles8www.LiveLifeHealthy.us

Get Off The ConveyerBelt of Poor HealthDr. Chess Miles, DCMYTH: To lose weight, just cut calories.FACT: Cutting calories is the answer to weight loss only if you’re already ingood health and have a diet and exercise program tailored to your physical makeupand stress levels . For most people with stubborn weight, the very last thing they shouldbe doing is cutting calories because it doesn’t work. IT DOESN’T WORK! By the way,did I say IT DOESN’T WORK? Once my PRIME program becomes a regularpart of your lifestyle, you won’t ever have to count calories again. And guesswhat you’ll lose fat that will come off and stay off for good.MYTH: But many people are losing weight on modern weight -loss diets, aren’t they?FACT: The largest study of weight loss has shown that diets do not work for the vastmajority of dieters and may even put lives at risk . “You can initially lose 5 to 10 percent of your weight on any number of diets,” says researcher Dr. Traci Mann, “But afterthis honeymoon period, the weight comes back. We found that the majority of peopleregained all the weight, plus more. Sustained weight loss was found only in a smallminority of participants, while complete weight regain was found in the majority.”“ I was in severe pain, hadno mobility and I couldn’tdo the things I love. I enjoyriding my 4-wheeler and Ijustcouldn’t do it anymore. Ican now say that after 4months on the program I nolonger have any limitationsand I can ride all day. Dr.Miles is the first doctor Ihave seen who not onlyaddressed my pain andsymptoms, butactually helped me correctthe underlying cause of myproblems. Thank you Dr.Miles for helping me get mylife back.”L. R.The UC researchers analyzed the results of more than 30 studies involving thousandsof dieters. Although the overview did not name specific weight loss plans, some of themore popular diets in recent years have included the low carbohydrate, high proteinAtkins diet, South Beach, LA Weight Loss, Nutrisystems, Weight Watchers, Slim-Fast,Mediterranean, and the GI diet, which is rich in whole grain carbohydrates.Some of the specific findings:While most lose some pounds initially, more than two-thirds pile the pounds straightback on — and quickly. They end up heavier than they did to start with. It’s the viciouscycle of going from fat to fatter — losing the same weight over and over and overagain, and then gaining more back! Further, the strain placed on the body by repeatedweight loss and gain cycles means most people are better off not dieting at all.Dr. Mann's research showed that up to two-thirds of dieters put on all the weight theylose — and more—over a four to five-year period. Half of those taking part in one studywere more than 11 lbs heavier five years later, while dieters taking part in anotherstudy actually ended up heavier than other volunteers who hadn't tried to lose weight .Research has shown repeated, rapid weight gain and loss associated withdieting can double the risk of death from heart disease, including heart attacks,and the risk of premature death in general . Such yo-yo weight loss has also beenlinked to stroke and diabetes, and shown to suppress the immune system, making thebody more vulnerable to infection.MYTH: If you can’t lose weight and keep it off, there’s something wrong with yourwillpower and discipline.“I got off 4 different bloodpressure drugs as well asmy cholesterol drugs and Ifeel like a new man. Justfollow the curriculum.”FACT: If you can’t lose weight and keep it off, it’s because there’s something wrongwith your health. Millions of people in this country experience strong and continuallydistracting hunger urges even though they are taking in more than the number ofcalories they need to sustain their body weight. These are powerful biological urgesthat stem from hormonal imbalances. Most will tell you that it’s as if they have a littledevil on their shoulder constantly whispering, “eat more bad stuff, get fatter.”J. K.Copyright 2011 Dr. Chess Miles9www.LiveLifeHealthy.us

Get Off The Conveyer Belt of Poor HealthDr. Chess Miles, DCThere’s only one solution: You’ve got to get that devil off your shoulder.When you follow my science - and fact-based PRIME program, you’ll be ableto balance your hormones and get your diet, gland behavior, and exercise levels into the health zone. Your cravings will then disappear and you’ll enjoy lasting weight loss as well as a new sense of health and vitality.MYTH: The real secret to weight loss is moderation in all things.FACT: False, false, false. If you have a stubborn weight problem, moderation won’t work for you until you get healthy . In fact, moderation may be impossible while that hormone devil is whispering in your ear.Further, when it comes to weight-loss programs, one size does not fit all , despite what all the fads and authorities have told you. Different body types anddifferent hormone rebalance challenges need different solutions. You must tailor your approach to you, and you must know how to tailor it. That’s why yousometimes need the help of a qualified, professional wellness practitioner.Dr. Chess MilesWellness Coach, speakerand lifestyle mentor of“PRIME” - an expert instress and it’s devastatingimpact on health and vitality. She teaches lifelong,optimized living. Thisbreakthrough rejuvenationsystem has proven thatdiminished health and vitality can be reclaimed byjust about any proactiveperson at any age.Do you know what weight-loss solution is best for your body type ? Doyou even know what your body type is and why your extra weight hangson you the way it does?Believe it or not, how your extra weight lays on you gives us tremendousinsight into the glands and hormones that are creating your stubbornweight loss problems and what you must do to reverse the downwardspiral . (See the sidebar on page 8).MYTH: Exercise along with healthy foods is the key to permanent weightloss.FACT: Getting close to the truth. But if you don’t get the right type of exercise and healthy foods for your body type and metabolism, your form of exercise and food choices can actually stop you from losing weight, or even makeyou gain it. You must know what type of exercise and foods are right for YOU .Further, you’ll need to go beyond just diet and exercise for lifelong success.Adrenal Hormones and Your HealthWhat Follows is an Example of What an “Adrenal” Patient Will Need toknow in Order to lose Weight (Especially Fat).First, let’s take stock.Have you had any of these in your life? Injury, pain, surgery, infection, illness,divorce, financial stress, job stress, poison ivy, giving birth, irritable people,starvation diets, the menstrual cycle, eating junk foods, drugs and medication,excessive cold or heat, staring into computer monitors, and babysitting 15small children under the age of five for over 13 hours? Of course you have.These are all examples of physical, mental and emotional stress. It wants tofollow you everywhere!Copyright 2011 Dr. Chess Miles10www.LiveLifeHealthy.us

Get Off The Conveyer Belt of Poor HealthDr. Chess Miles, DCYour walnut-sized adrenal glands, which sit on top of your kidneys, cannotdistinguish among the various stresses that are present in your life — whetherthey are physical, mental, or emotional. The adrenals just pump out hormonesto counteract stress — any stress! They are “fight or flight” hormones intendedto serve us for short periods only. But today’s stresses are anything but shortterm so the hormones just keep flowing! If this persists, you can become an“adrenal type” of person — one who has overactive and/or exhausted adrenals.This is very serious business because your quality of life depends so verymuchupon how well your adrenal glands work. Visible symptoms develop withpersistent adrenal imbalances. Chief among them is hanging fat in themidsection that sags downward over the belly.Use leading-edge scienceto help you rejuvenateyour mind and sculpt yourbody. Stop runawaystress in its tracks andreverse itsdamages PRIME that“youth inside” for a healthier, fitter, more vibrant life!Are you looking for aone on one health andwellness doctor/ coach?If so I do work with a limited number of new patients each month. Theseslots fill up rather quicklyso please know we’ll doeverything we can to accommodate your request.To learn more about myone-on-one PRIME Program please call my office,(281) 991-7676Thinned-out arms, legs and buttocks generally accompany this fat because thekey hormone that prevails during stress (cortisol) converts these muscles tosugar in an attempt to create more energy for a continually stressed body. Withthinned muscles and a large abdomen, adrenal types often have a hard timefinding clothes that fit. Moreover, stress hormones in excess will steal proteinfrom the bones, leading to osteoporosis.Sometimes a fat pad develops in the lower neck and upper back called a“buffalo hump.” Also, fat accumulation in the face may give a round or “moonface” appearance, a face that may redden because of weakened blood vessels.So why does the extra fat appear? With all this sugar pouring into thebloodstream through the action of stress fighting hormones, the fat-burninghormones of the liver get turned off. Not even high-protein or low-calorie dietswill turn them back on again! Then fat accumulates on the belly because of theexcess sugar thrown into the blood to meet “dangers” that don’t exist. In themeantime, insulin stores the extra sugar as fat to keep your blood sugar levelsout of the danger range.In other words, stress hormones prevent fat burning. Counting calories oreating more protein simply will not help you.To make matters worse, some adrenal types will try to work off fat with heavyexercise. But this just creates more stress and more stress hormones. Result?Less muscle and even more fat!Sounds strange, doesn’t it, but it’s true. Many of those with adrenal weaknesswill actually get fatter with the wrong types of exercise! Can you imagine howfrustrated adrenal types can get with their exercise programs?What a predicament! Fortunately, adrenal imbalances can be corrected toturn muscle-burning adrenal types into fat burners again.Copyright 2011 Dr. Chess Miles11www.LiveLifeHealthy.us p

Stress, Hormones, & Belly Fat Get Off The Conveyer Belt of Poor Health A Special Report by Dr. Chess Miles, DC It's gut-wrenching for me to see a new patient walk into my wellness center who is too far gone for me to help them reverse their pain and ravaged health. Sadly, they've allowed too much damage to take place for too long.