Parvati Magazine February 2014 - Sobriety1 | Page 16

NUTRITION

SUGAR ADDICTION
And Sobriety

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ften when we think of sobriety, alcohol is the first thing that comes to mind. But the reality is that we could apply the concept of sobriety to almost anything. Sobriety can pertain to the quality of refraining from excess and keeping within moderation of well, nearly
any substance.
With my background in nutrition and passion for helping people connect to their emotions
in order to address root causes of illness, I think the concept of sobriety and food pairs perfectly together. We can become addicted to food as a coping mechanism and tool to
deal with our feelings and emotions. In a nutshell, we can eat to avoid feeling sad, angry,
unhappy, guilt and even fear.
Not only do we do this with food, but also with sex, shopping, drugs and relationships.
Addictive Substances
Very few people will argue that heroin, morphine and painkillers are highly addictive substances. These substances help the body to suppress pain, reduce anxiety and give us
boosts of good feelings.