Anatomy of a Food Addiction: The Brain Chemistry of Overeating: An Effective Program to Overcome Compulsive Eating explains how “drug foods,” which by themselves are not drugs, but through a series of chemical reactions eventually cause production of brain chemicals that can have a drug-like effect on the body. These chemicals cloud the mind, imprison […]
Garlic Helps Addiction and Depression
Various garlic health benefits and medicinal properties have long been claimed and it has been used extensively in herbal medicine. It has a reputation in folklore for preventing everything from the common cold to releiving depression. Amongst other things, raw garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms of acne and there is some […]
Raspberry Vanilla Smoothie
Raspberry smoothies are a refreshing dessert, snack or a great breakfast option if you are on the go. Try adding any of your favorite fresh or frozen berries to put your own spin on this recipe. Since one cup of fresh raspberries provides about 15 grams of total carbohydrates and only 5-6 grams of sugar […]
Cleansing, Fasting, and Detoxification
Most cultures and religions around the world have practiced cleansing, fasting, and detoxification rituals for centuries. In these traditions, common aspects of cleansing practices include the elimination or restriction of certain food and drink for a designated period of time. Science has verified the health benefits of these practices. A 2007 study by Intermountain Healthcare […]