The compulsive eater - Why this loss of control?

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The compulsive eater! What is the phenomenon that one finds oneself without any will in front of pastries, biscuits, chocolate, crisps or facing a bowl of salted peanuts? Why once the process of destruction begins, we can not stop? Why this loss of control, this exit of food route?

Simply because our dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is put in pause mode. This area of ​​the brain plays a vital role in many of the higher functions of our brain, including the regulation of our actions. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (CPFDL) therefore has the duty to monitor our eating habits and to temper possible distractions.

One of the main triggers of non-food control is stress. Stress has a deleterious effect on the CPFDL that could be compared to the control tower of eating behavior. Stress produces too much cortisol, which will bind to certain CPFDL receptors and paralyze their proper functioning.

As a reminder, too much and constant release of cortisol can lead to many health problems: decreased brain growth hormone, hypertension, osteoporosis, weakened immune system, increased susceptibility to allergies, type 2 diabetes, depression , anxiety, weight piracy and even obesity ...
Once the CPFDL disconnected, it is the brain areas of pleasure that become the masters on board and are likely to make us eat anything and everything unreasonably.

To avoid this state, it is best to put some strategies in place. First of all, do not skip meals and especially not breakfast! Being hungry our body is finally in a state of stress and our brain will be controlled by our stomach ...

It is also very important to maintain a constant blood glucose level and therefore avoid hypoglycaemia. Finally, in case of continuous stress, consider using relaxation methods such as yoga, sophrology, light therapy, meditation, jogging, cardiac coherence and of course the RIRE.