So the big diet news of the day is that Acomplia, a new diet drug that was being tested in human trials, was recalled today - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27562008/. The drug was recalled after the European Medicines Agency said its risks — depression, anxiety and stress disorders — outweighed its benefits.
What does this say about the center of the brain that controls appetite? Think about it...the medication worked because it sucked the pleasure out of eating. But eating IS a pleasure - we do it not just to fuel our bodies, but to delight ourselves. When you take that away, depression takes over.
When the Dementor drugs suck the joy out of you - and take away your ability to enjoy the food you eat, maybe it's time to rethink things - find joy in things other than food...Sex is a good outlet - especially if you've got a partner. And so is kickboxing (also helps to have a partner for that - although a punching bag does me just fine). Yoga is a wonderful pleasure inducer. As are good friends - especially when you aren't huddled around a table or in front of a TV chowing down. So what do YOU do to pleasure your brain when eating is not an option? I vote for Natural Healing!
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