For many of us, when we think of a treat or a reward, our minds turn to food: our favorite chocolate cake at the local bakery, or a big, cheesy slice of pizza. If food doesn't do it for you, you might want to reward yourself with some other unhealthy habit such as expensive purchases or … [Read more...]
How to Manage Emotional Eating
People use different coping strategies when dealing with stress and other overwhelming emotions. Some people use substances such as drugs and alcohol, some smoke cigarettes, and some charge a lot of money to their credit card. And then there are those people who take comfort in their favorite … [Read more...]
Using Adaptogens for Stress/Sleep
If you’re like most people, you deal with your fair share of stress. And often, this stress leads to an inability to get the quality of sleep necessary for optimal health and well-being.Often, people turn to harmful substances to deal with stress. Whether it’s drinking too much or eating processed … [Read more...]
How to Say “No” to Feeders
Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders are commonly a part of the picture when you are dealing with a history of complex trauma. While food can sometimes bring pleasure and an escape to us when we are trapped in emotionally, physically, spiritually and/or sexually abusive situations, it can also … [Read more...]
