--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "nelsonriddle2001" <nelsonriddle2...@...> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, bob_brigante <no_reply@> wrote: > > > > > > http://snipurl.com/rq3et <http://snipurl.com/rq3et> > > [www_onlineprnews_com] > > > > "It has been known for some time that stress, and fatigue are probable > > causes of obesity. It's also well know that the Transcendental > > Meditation Program is an effective solution for stress management. So > > according to researchers using the Transcendental Meditation Program to > > control weight was just the next logical step. > > > > Brain Chemistry and Weight Loss through Meditation > > Unlike diet or exercise which achieve weight loss by focusing on > > improving the physical body, the Transcendental Meditation Program > > addresses the problem of weight gain by correcting mental imbalances. > > > > When the brain is not functioning correctly it sends incorrect messages > > to the body resulting in abnormal food cravings, unneeded fat deposits, > > and an overly slow metabolism. > > > > There is not one type of mental imbalance that causes obesity. > > > > Several different independent studies each show how a particular > > imbalance in the brain is responsible for weight gain. One common > > imbalance is low serotonin levels, caused by stress, fatigue, and an > > imbalanced diet. Another common imbalance is incorrect functioning of > > the hypothalamus, which can be triggered by many factors including > > stress and diet. > >
> Did you note the role of MSG and HFCS in the equasion? > ***** I don't know if MSG and HFCS are widely recognized as having some responsible for obesity (clearly, some researchers think so -- and televangelist Pat Robertson is ballistic on HFCS and diet soda ingredients), but they are almost certainly not factors in Bevan's diet -- his diet is ayurvedic, with ingredients and cooking that would be healthy if it wasn't for the fact that he just plain eats too much.