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Archive for the 'General Health' Category

Cortisol Suppression

Most everyone knows that testosterone is one of the principle hormones responsible for muscle growth and most have also heard of cortisol. They might have some vague idea that cortisol is bad in so far as muscle growth; but few could tell you exactly what cortisol is - much less how to control it. This month I thought I would explain what cortisol is and what we can do to favorably manipulate it. Cortisol is a steroid hormone manufactured by the adrenal glands.

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Parrillo Anti-Aging Nutrition

If you’ve adhered to the Parrillo Nutrition Program for any length of time, you know that it is antifat. But did you know that it is anti-aging as well? That’s right. Some recent—and very intriguing research—points to an anti-aging effect of certain nutritional practices—practices incorporated in our approach to nutrition.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009