In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Alexander G. Schauss explains the relationship between stress, insulin resistance and glucose intolerance to disordered eating, compulsive eating, and the resultant overweight or obesity - including the 'apple-shaped' paunch, called 'intra-abdominal fat', that can be a direct result of life's stresses leading to excess levels of the hormone cortisol. | Obesity by Alexander G. Schauss, Paperback | Indigo Chapters