What is the number one way to avoid holiday weight gain – without deprivation?

SLOW DOWN. Yes, I know you’ve heard it many times, stress is the precursor behind so many diseases – some would even say that it is the cause of all disease. But did you know that stress; even small amounts of chronic low level stress can stop digestion all-together, and in effect slow down your metabolism?
Here is how it works. In the moments of stress, heart rate speeds up, blood pressure increases, respiration quickens, hormones such as adrenalin are released and blood flow is routed away from the midsection and into the arms and legs – which allows you to run away. The sympathetic nervous system which is in charge of this stress fighting response is also in charge of shutting down your digestive system. It does not matter whether you are eating a plate View the rest of this article