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Published on: 9/30/2007
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"For some people, foods can be as addictive as alcohol," Kay Sheppard tells us."Gummy bears and marshmallow chicks can be vicious killers whose effects can lead to depression, irritability and even suicide.The terrible truth is that for certain individuals, refined carbohydrates can trigger the addictive process."(Kay Sheppard, Food Addiction: The Body Knows, Health Communications, Inc., back cover)
Food Addiction holds unique challenges.I believe that a person seeking recovery from overeating and food obsession needs to learn how to nourish a healthy body while abstaining from addictive foods.To the food addict, sugar and flour cause cravings that are insurmountable-overeating is inevitable.As the disease progresses, physical and emotional manifestations become increasingly apparent; excess weight, low self-esteem and depression are common symptoms.
Kay Sheppard, M.A., licensed mental health counselor and certified eating disorder specialist, is an internationally known consultant, trainer, therapist and author of Food Addiction, The Body Knows and From the First Bite published by Health Communications, Inc., Florida.She documents evidence that a chemical imbalance exists in the physical and psychological make-up of a food addict.
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