Reduce craving
Subtitle: 20 quick techniques
By: Katrin Schubert, MD
Series: 5-minute first aid for the mind
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781616496371
Subjects: Alternative treatment; Compulsive behavior
Description: "Whether it's a dish of ice cream, a glass of wine at the end of a long day, or picking at your clothes when you're bored, everyone experiences cravings. Most are harmless, but for some, cravings can become habitual occurrences that can negatively impact health, wellbeing, and happiness. Sometimes these are signs that you may need professional help, but often, with the proper knowledge and self-awareness, you can learn to manage your cravings. In this quick guide, Katrin Schubert taps her twenty years of experience in natural medicine to bring you a cravings first aid kit. Through twenty easy, calming techniques including acupressure, breathing exercises, and guided imagery, you will learn how to control your cravings in 5 minutes or less. Pictures and drawings illustrate how to apply specific techniques in common situations where cravings occur, integrating them into your daily life. Short vignettes offer clear explanations of the science behind the practices."--

"Everyone experiences cravings. Most are harmless, but for some, cravings can become habitual and negatively impact health, well-being, and happiness. Sometimes cravings are signs that you may need professional help, but often, you can learn to manage and overcome your cravings. In this quick guide, you will learn twenty easy techniques, including acupressure, breathing exercises, and guided imagery, to help you control your cravings in five minutes or less. Illustrations show how to apply specific science-based techniques in situations where cravings often occur and how to integrate them into your daily life."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142).