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There are different types of cravings: physical, emotional, habitual and physiological. Understanding these different types enables us to apply the proper resolution so we can enjoy life more.
Physical cravings include the sensation of hunger for specific foods, cravings due to withdrawal from a substance, or need for sleep or rest. Some studies suggest that we also crave things we are allergic to. I know that that sounds odd, but when we consume foods we’re allergic to, there is an endorphin release that creates a feeling of wellbeing, stimulating a need for that food again. Many times, the body just adapts to it, then when we stop eating that food, however, when withdrawn, we crave it again. Although there are other mechanisms that cause cravings, stress is an interesting one. An allergic reaction causes an internal stress, and that stress causes a person to seek out comforting foods, many of which they are allergic to.
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