According to the university, this habit is comparable to smoking a cigarette or drinking alcohol to relieve anxiety and can harm us.
People who suffer anxiety during their life they usually adopt habits for relieve it. Among the best known methods are smoke a cigarette, Drink a drink or even eat excessively, However, they could affect our mental health and physical if we do it constantly.
According to Heidi Godmanexecutive editor of Harvard Health Letterhighlighted that many people have a tendency to Eat excessively unconsciously. They often do not realize they are overeating until the episode of eating is over. excessive intakewhich makes it difficult to control this impulse. Additionally, some people may resort to vomiting provoked to avoid feeling guilty for their excess food.
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To counteract this harmful habit for the mental healththe self-esteem and the physical well-being, godman suggests addressing the food binges adopting a conscious focus to the feeding.
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This approach involves paying attention to the foods that are consumedidentifying your flavor, texture and aroma. You can even associate these elements with specific memories, like those of childhood. According to the specialist, by practicing this awareness during foodsHE slows down the feeding process. This allows you to be more attentive to the hunger cues and satiety of the body, reducing the probability of overeating.
Do breathing exercises
Suggests doing focused breathing exercises progressive to stimulate the brain relaxation and the bodywhich can prevent tensions and concerns induce the food binges.
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In addition, it recommends activities such as walk, practice yoga or tai chiand even write a personal diary. These practices help increase the awareness of emotions and facilitate its control effectively, without resorting to harmful eating habits.
Finally, the specialist of the Harvard University advise chew food slowly and lower the fork between bites. This practice allows taste food better and to be aware of the amount being ingested, which can help avoid excesses.
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