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An irritable bowel could be mind over matter

October 30, 2013 by Tim Crowe 5 Comments

IBS mindfulness

A behaviour change program focused on learning to stay present in the moment and to let thoughts and feelings go has shown promise in treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder with symptoms ranging from abdominal bloating, pain, flatulence, diarrhoea and altered bowel habits. The cause of IBS is … [Read more...] about An irritable bowel could be mind over matter

Pay attention if you want to lose weight

May 14, 2013 by Tim Crowe Leave a Comment

Pay attention

Attentive eating is a hot topic in nutrition research. A recent review of the research to date finds that mindful eating can be a powerful behaviour change in helping with weight loss.Diets come and go, yet few offer any real long-term solution for weight loss and weight maintenance. An overall change in lifestyle and behaviour is fundamental to addressing decades of slow … [Read more...] about Pay attention if you want to lose weight

Eating: what memories are made of

March 14, 2013 by Tim Crowe 2 Comments

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The memory of what we believe we have eaten in a recent meal is now considered an important part of regulating our appetite and hunger.What drives us to desire food is a complex mix of hormones, psychology and physiology. One new research frontier being explored is how our recent memory of what we have eaten (termed episodic memory) can modify future food intake.If … [Read more...] about Eating: what memories are made of

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