Alisa Vitti

The blood sugar group—pancreas and liver

• The stress group—hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis

• The metabolic group—thyroid and parathyroid

• The elimination group—liver and large intestine, lymphatic system and skin

• The reproductive group—hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis

When you consume more sugar than your body needs, the excess gets stored in your fat cells, including those in your liver, which expand to accommodate the surplus. Excessive fatty deposits in the liver decrease the liver’s ability to break down estrogen from your body, allowing that estrogen to hang around longer than it should.

is hormonally active tissue and literally pumps estrogen into your body: the more fat cells you have, the higher your estrogen levels.

ow blood sugar plus chronic stress equals low energy and low desire.

Pill hijacks your innate, hardwired ability to select an optimal partner.

If your body lacks adequate food intake, let alone sufficient carbs, your blood sugar levels will be chronically low.

In its early stages, adrenal fatigue is characterized by ongoing tiredness and a general lack of vitality. Other telltale signs include acne, weight gain, insomnia, depression, increased susceptibility to colds and other infections, and sugar cravings.

that hormones seek balance and when you disrupt the endocrine system that governs them, you’ll present with a symptom, then another, then another, until you have a condition.

I believe that medicine of the future is going to be a hybrid form—one in which people take greater responsibility for their own health instead of relying exclusively on doctors to make them better when they get sick.

Here is a list of organic food must-haves for your shopping reference.

WomanCode Organic Food Essentials

•  Fruits: blueberries, strawberries, apples, melons, pears, peaches

•  Miscellaneous: celery, peppers, tomatoes

•  Root vegetables: potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash

•  Leafy green vegetables: all lettuces, kale, cabbage, spinach, other greens

•  Animal protein: beef, poultry, dairy, eggs