Chris Hardy

“Since we are not missing anything nutritionally by eliminating these products, why do people cling to their grain-based foods? You never hear anyone say, “I won’t give up my broccoli!” A few scientists have looked at this phenomenon and have shown that some pieces of the gluten protein may mimic the effects of opiates (morphine-like compounds) in the brain. We have all heard of endorphins—our naturally produced feel-good substances. Some scientists are now referring the specific pieces of gluten proteins as “exorphins,” and think these molecules may be responsible for the craving some people have for gluten-containing grain products.”
― Dr. Chris Hardy, Strong Medicine: How to Conquer Chronic Disease and Achieve Your Full Athletic Potential

“Prednisone is the pharmaceutical equivalent of cortisol and works using the same mechanisms in the body. Prednisone is used in modern medicine to control inflammation in many different diseases such as severe asthma and autoimmune diseases. Well-known side effects of chronic prednisone (and other similar medications) use is fat gain, muscle wasting, bone weakening, and psychological side effects such as agitation. High levels of cortisol from chronic stress/threat activation can result in the same side effects as daily prednisone use.”
― Dr. Chris Hardy, Strong Medicine: How to Conquer Chronic Disease and Achieve Your Full Athletic Potential