Hormesis is a biological concept that refers to the notion that low-level exposure to toxins or stressors can actually have a beneficial effect on an organism. This can be through molecular hormesis (plant toxins) or environmental hormesis (cold, heat, fasting, and exercise). Both have pros and cons - let’s address them today!
Episode 006: Emotional Eating Masterclass: 7 Ways to Address the Root Cause of Emotional Eating
It can be difficult to tell whether you are eating because you are physically hungry or simply emotionally raw. Why? Because food is often used as a coping mechanism for negative – or even positive – emotions. While eating when physically hungry is healthy, emotional eating is not. In fact, it can contribute to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and eating disorders.