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Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on worthless supplements that claim to promote weight loss by reducing stress and/or cortisol. Consumers can be easily confused since advertisements cite reliable references that confirm and explain how increased stress or cortisol can increase abdominal fat deposits. For example, Cushing’s syndrome is characterized by a persistent increase in cortisol levels and abdominal obesity. But when the cause of the elevated cortisol is removed, the excess abdominal fat deposits also disappear. Chronically stressed primates that have increased cortisol also develop abdominal obesity and laboratory studies confirm a clear correlation between cortisol levels and the deposition of deep abdominal fat. A study of stressed out middle-aged Swedish men similarly showed that those with the highest cortisol levels also had the biggest beer bellies. Stress can also contribute to “middle aged spread” because many such individuals find that chocolates, cook...

“While most individuals use the flesh of the coconut in their cooking, coconut water and oil are also known to have numerous health benefits.” Amazing Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Coconut oil is a whole host of health benefits, which include but are not limited to hair care, skin care, improving digestion and immunity against a host of infections and diseases. The oil is used not just in tropical countries, where coconut plantations are abundant, but also in the counties like United States and the United Kingdom. Extensive research is going on the wonders coconut oil can create and it is again gaining popularity throughout the world. Hair care:  Coconut oil helps in healthy growth of hair and gives your hair a shiny condition. It is also highly effective in reducing protein loss, which can lead to various unattractive or unhealthy qualities to the hair. It is used as hair care oil and is used in manufacturing various conditioners and dandruff relief crea...