tamij-This sounds VERY interesting! I was told about cortisol a few years ago but never followed it up but maybe I will get this book and read up on it. The two things that stuck out of your list for me were the belly fat (moi) and the SAD (DH). Even though the days are getting longer and the SAD should be diminishing it isn't and he has been under a lot of stress lately.

Thanks again for the info!

Connie