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Have you ever heard of a new natural remedy called Relacore? Well, if you're worried about a bulging midsection it might be a good idea to find out about this new health supplement.

Part of the good news about Relacore is that it is based on the fact that being overweight is in a sense not your fault. Unlike what many people may be telling you, and what you may be thinking yourself, your weight problems may not be because you're too weak-willed and self-indulgent with fatty foods.

Rather it may be that your overweight problems are stress induced.

Good news? Well, in a way, because now we know how to help you solve these problems.

According to government researchers, the link between stress, tension, and excess belly fat is clear. High levels of cortisol ' a sometimes nasty little stress hormone - can cause pound after pound of excess body fat to accumulate around your waist and tummy. This is a health-threatening, figure-destroying condition affecting an estimated 47 million Americans... mostly women.

Simply stated, a bulging midsection is not your fault; it's the harmful combination of everyday stress, overeating, and excess cortisol. They all conspire to keep you overweight, tired, and thick around the middle.

So what is cortisol? Is it purely a 'bad guy' hormone?
No, not at all. But certain conditions can make it work that way.
The main condition that makes cortisol 'go bad' is stress.
In fact, doctors know this natural steroid hormone as a stress hormone. It's produced by the adrenal cortex gland. Its uses are many. For example, cortisol works with the immune system to regulate our blood sugar levels. It is also connected with functions of the liver.

This may not seem very closely related to weight gain and loss, but let's go on.

It's well known that our cortisol levels constantly fluctuate, according to the time of day. Usually higher levels are present early in the day and lowers levels as the day progresses.

But beyond these patterns, there are triggers that could result in a fall or rise of the hormone during the entire day. The biggest trigger is stress related. Whenever a person feels stressed out, the body releases cortisol in strong doses.

How is that related to weight loss? Research has shown ' and experts believe ' that there is a likely connection between weight gain and the production of cortisol. According to this theory, whenever you feel stressed cortisol is released by the body in strong doses. Researchers believe that the extra cortisol produced by the body is what causes weight gain. You see cortisol is used in the cells in your body, so it's thought that the extra production of cortisol, which is stress induced, works to create more fat cells.

One writer puts this stress in the context of the 'fight or flight' syndrome.

He notes that under stressful conditions, the adrenal gland produces more cortisol. 'The cortisol releases sugar into the blood. This is all in preparation for fight or flight. With stress, the body creates the need for energy' For those under chronic stress, it may mean the risk of weight gain.'

So if we can relax, if we can stop our continuing anxiety, we can reduce stress and thus, for a good number of people, we can then start winning our personal 'battle of the bulge'.

Naturally you'll consult with your doctor to see what part stress or other factors play with your being overweight.

The producers of Relacore note that it is an all natural, anti-anxiety, mood elevating pill that, in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise program, helps cut stress-related cortisol production, thereby helping to reduce belly fat.

Friends who try it tell me that they give Relacore a thumbs up (and that's a skinny thumb also, after using Relacore for some time). You might consider it too.