Emotional Overeating: Are You a Victim?

Food can provide a way to focus on something other than the emotional turmoil a person is feeling and provide a temporary escape from the external pressures they are experiencing. Unfortunately, not only does overeating contribute to obesity, but it can also create serious health problems that result from eating unhealthy foods. Very often “comfort [...]

Do you know a Compulsive Eater?

You probably know someone who compulsively overeats – maybe it’s a friend who thinks the portions at the local restaurant are just too small. Or maybe it’s a family member who always heads to the fridge for a snack shortly after the evening meal is finished.
For people who compulsively overeat, the craving to eat, and [...]