In 2010, the VA finally adjusted its compensation policy for combat veterans suffering from PTSD, but denied justice to tens of thousands of MST survivors by not doing the same for them, said SWAN Executive Director Anu Bhagwati, a former Marine Corps captain and MST survivor.
Hormones and weight gain are closely related, if your hormones are not balanced, you can gain weight, especially with too much cortisol or too little progesterone, testosterone or estrogen. Bioidentical hormone therapy may tip the scales in your favor.
Dopamine, a neurotransmitter, is produced in several areas of the brain. Dopamine levels increase when stimulated by certain drugs such as nicotine. Exercise can increase a person's dopamine levels. Low dopamine levels may cause weight gain.opamine, a neurotransmitter, is produced in several areas of the brain. Dopamine levels increase when stimulated by certain drugs such as nicotine. Exercise can increase a person's dopamine levels. Low dopamine levels may cause weight gain.