Health tip of the day Medicating with food and how to break the cycle

With obesity on the rise in Australia and countries around the world such as USA and UK, the question that health professionals are trying to answer is why is this occurring? is it a love for food or is it emotional?

In my opinion its both. The food taste good so you eat it, then if you have a stressful day or a hard time you reach out for the food for comfort.

A tip to help resist the temptation is reach for something that gives you comfort that is not associated with food like for example:

• Read your favorite book
• call a friend or loved one and talk about your stress
• meditation
• exercise (boxing does wonders)
• yoga or ti chi which combines meditation with exercise
• watch your favorite movie or TV show
• Visit a friend
• surround yourself with positive people and distance yourself from people who are negative and put you down

Do something that makes you happy, that brings you joy and laughter. Talk to a counselor if the situation is bad. 

These tips will help you get in the right direction and to help you to stop reaching out for food for comfort. 

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