Ice Cream, Vodka, Sex and Online Poker
Why do cravings come in so many delicious flavors? Whatever it is you crave, you can usually bet it’s not good for you. Of course, if you’re honestly craving raw vegetables, meditation, affirmations and altruism, maybe this post isn’t for you. But if you’re like most people, you will at some point crave something that really isn’t going to help you achieve your goals or even make you happy in the long run. Why are there so many types of cravings? And it’s not just limited
Why You Can't Stop Craving
Because nobody wants you to. Whether its sugar, carbs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, or even sex, cravings can feel like they will never stop coming and like they will last forever. You’re on the couch watching your favorite show and all of a sudden you need some ice cream or chocolate. You’re halfway through the morning at work and you need a cigarette. Why won’t the cravings stop? Where are they really coming from? Human evolution, brain biology, and psychological and
What Really Causes Pregnancy Cravings
Not a week goes by that you don’t hear about another pregnant celebrity and her pregnancy cravings. Whether its pickles, avocados or waffles, a bizarre or even normal celebrity pregnancy craving is sure to make headlines. But what do we really know about what and why pregnant women crave? Of course, pregnant women are not immune to general cravings. So the cravings that people experience all the time will continue to occur during pregnancy. If a particular food, drug or beha
