Exercise, along with nutritious eating, is the best health practice you can adopt. By increasing blood flow to your brain and reducing damaging brain plaques, it can help prevent and even reverse neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. Research...
The term “addiction” is thrown around pretty casually these days. If you simply live with a cycle of cravings, this article might help you decide what to do about it. What Drives Cravings? Cravings may be caused by a number of things including: Habits Blood sugar...
Many tough weight loss obstacles are psychological, such as: Depending on food to medicate painful emotions Compulsively eating to fill an inner void Being raised (trained) to perceive food as a reward Being raised among obese people Using fat as a protective...
Do you consider yourself to be a food addict? Maybe a sugar addict? I work with many clients who want to shed weight and self identify as addicted to sugar, junk foods, and more… Research by addiction psychiatrist Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National...
My client Jenny tells me, “It’s 3 p.m., and the sugar cravings are relentless. I’ve tried satisfying them with a handful of fresh blueberries and some chocolate-covered espresso beans that I found in the back of my desk drawer. But I’m still...
