It is known in the theological abstract as concupiscence, the disordered desire and
addictive craving which Original Sin first brought into man's being, and the gross misuse of poor Brother Ass has deepened through time, and does deepen sadly in so many of us through ingrained habit.
In my experienced carbs and sugars induce significant
addictive cravings which result in a non-stop cycle of eating more carbs and sugars.
Not exact matches
Concupiscence however is not simply disordered sexual urges, but
addictive cravings, the fomes peccati (the tinder
which can set sin o), «the whirlwind of desire».
«Beyond reward and
craving, this part of the brain is also linked to substance abuse and dependence,
which raises the question as to whether certain foods might be
addictive,» says Ludwig.
Did you know that the malabsorption of gluten allergy triggers unsuspecting people to
crave and overeat refined carbohydrates (e.g., chocolate, pastries, cookies),
which can set off an
addictive process?
One of the most profound methods I know of for diminishing the effects of food
cravings is the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and particularly Turbo Tapping,
which is a refinement of EFT that allows you to resolve emotional aspects of an
addictive problem in a short period of time.