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Why Dieting Is Difficult: Adrenal Hormones

Why is dieting difficult for me? Because I do not understand it.

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An English translation from the clinic’s original journal. References to treatments and products reflect the original publication date.

Introduction

Why is dieting difficult for me? Because I do not understand it. The more you know, the easier it becomes. Today, let us learn about adrenal hormones, which affect dieting.

We have looked at adrenal hormones. When their function becomes abnormal, dieting becomes more difficult in this way. The post presents the Hormone Balance Diet as restoring abnormal adrenal function, and encourages restoring disrupted hormonal balance to succeed in health and dieting. YONSEI SaeBom Medical Clinic—Hormone Balance Diet. Dr. Chae, Yong-Hyun’s signature diet program.

Original illustrations & English text

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Dieting is difficult? No! It becomes difficult because you do not understand it

Dieting is difficult? No! It becomes difficult because you do not understand it. Let us learn about adrenal hormones that affect dieting.

“Hello! I am an adrenal gland

“Hello! I am an adrenal gland. I play an important role!” The adrenal glands sit above the kidneys, one on each side.

When adrenal function is normal, cortisol is secreted normally and stress can be overcome without difficulty.

When adrenal function is normal, cortisol is secreted normally and stress can be overcome without difficulty.

However, repeated stress prevents the adrenal glands from having a chance to recover, lowering their function.

However, repeated stress prevents the adrenal glands from having a chance to recover, lowering their function.

Reduced adrenal hormones are described as causing chronic fatigue, lack of energy and headaches.

Reduced adrenal hormones are described as causing chronic fatigue, lack of energy and headaches.

Reduced adrenal function therefore interferes with dieting—the reason dieting is difficult for you.

Reduced adrenal function therefore interferes with dieting—the reason dieting is difficult for you.

The Hormone Balance Diet is presented as a way to restore adrenal function and manage diet-related body shape and health together

The Hormone Balance Diet is presented as a way to restore adrenal function and manage diet-related body shape and health together. Dr. Chae, Yong-Hyun’s signature hormone diet program.

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