Addiction
“That addiction is tied to changes in brain structure and function is what makes it, fundamentally, a brain disease. A metaphorical switch in the brain seems to be thrown as a result of prolonged... [Read more of this review]
Addiction
“That addiction is tied to changes in brain structure and function is what makes it, fundamentally, a brain disease. A metaphorical switch in the brain seems to be thrown as a result of prolonged... [Read more of this review]
Retouching Photographs
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Perfectionism
Perfectionism is not about doing our best. It’s not about the struggle for excellence, or the healthy striving for high goals. Perfectionism is about believing that if we can just do something... [Read more of this review]
Trauma
One of the effects of early trauma on the early developing nervous system are regulatory deficits like a lowered HPA axis threshold that leads to half-trigger release of stress hormones into our bodies. ... [Read more of this review]
Our brains use calories
Our brains require approximately 400-500 calories per day to operate optimally. Read More →
Why we worry so much?
The function of rumination is survival based in humans. In other words, we are hard wired to worry about anxiety provoking things as it helps ensure survival. Read More →
What happens when restricting/fasting?
Ghrelin is an appetite stimulating, gut derived peptide that induces the drive/motivation to consume food. Levels of ghrelin rise upon fasting or severely restricting calories, which may, in turn, trigger... [Read more of this review]
Anorexia
40-50% of the risk of developing Anorexia is genetic, it is as inheritable as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, etc. Read More →
Addiction
One in four adults, at some stage in their lifetime, will suffer from drug or alcohol addiction (Harris, 2006) Read More →
Human Suffering
In any year, almost 30% of the adult population will suffer from a recognized psychiatric disorder (Kessler et al, 1994). Read More →
Amino Acid Based Supplements vs. Psychotropic Medication
While psychotropic medications, such as antidepressants and mood stabilizers, are a huge asset to many struggling with various mental disorders, some people do not experience symptom relief . This... [Read more of this review]
Dopamine=Pleasure
Did you know that some dopamine releasing behaviors include not only food, sex, relationships, and quenching thirst, but also bingeing, purging, gambling, and self-injurious behaviors? Some dopamine releasing... [Read more of this review]
Our Brains
Did you know that our brains our hard wired to ensure that we will repeat life sustaining activities, such as eating, drinking, procreation, and forming relationships and attachments. What happens in... [Read more of this review]
Basal Metabolic Rate
One’s basal metabolic rate accounts for 65-70% of calories burned per day. Go to http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ to determine your BMR (# of calories burned... [Read more of this review]
Reasons People Choose Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy can have benefits and risks. Therapy often involves discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, which may cause uncomfortable feelings like sadness, anger, guilt, frustration, loneliness,... [Read more of this review]
Do Compulsive Overeaters Have A Food Addiction?
People who are compulsive eaters show similar activity in the same brain regions as people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Addiction to food is a biologically driven process linked with reward... [Read more of this review]
Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising’s Image of Women [Trailer] – Available on DVD
Check out this video on YouTube: Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from My Santa Barbara Therapy Updates Read More →
Women Are Talking About Life Size Barbie
By Lisa Marsh TODAY.com contributor TODAY.com contributor In Galia Slayen’s hands, the iconic blond plaything has morphed into a life-size representation of what an eating disorder looks like. Four... [Read more of this review]
Feelings
Avoiding pain keeps it around longer. The more we try to resist certain feelings the less likely we are to work through them. Read More →
