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. About the Author: Katrin Schubert, MD, has a PhD in human genetics from the University of Hamburg Germany and a BA in Life Sciences from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. For the past 23 years she has been a practitioner of natural medicine in Kensington, Ontario, employing a variety of exclusively holistic and non-invasive modalities. |