Welcome to Day 19!
Today we will discuss the concept of addiction when it comes to our health habits - especially food. (But also electronics, and more)
Addiction
  • We need to consider the addiction model when we try to make changes in our behaviors and habits.
  • We need to acknowledge that we can get physically addicted to food/food chemicals.
  • Food scientists make foods to trigger the pleasure centers of the brain - to make them addictive so we buy more.  
  • Foods such as gluten, dairy and sugar are known to trigger the opioid receptors in the brain - making them extremely addictive
It is not as easy to simply quit foods/habits as we often believe.  
Especially because we are often surrounded by the things we need to give up/change.
Treat health habit changes/food changes like an addiction:
  1. Have a safe space - without the tempting foods/items around.  
  2. Use tools to help with die-off, cravings
    1. Detox/supplements to change taste/cravings
    2. Activated charcoal for die-off
    3. Consider anti-yeast and anti-fungals
  3. Use an AA model - higher power and higher purpose
  4. Find a peer mentor
  5. Consider aids such as LDN, Cannabinoid supplements
Cleveland Clinic: Why Are Certain Foods So Addictive
Dr. Hyman: Are You A Food Addict



 
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