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 →
