Why We Crave The Brain, Trauma, and Food Addiction

Описание: 🎯 Why We Crave: The Brain, Trauma, and Food Addiction | Dopamine, Gut Health, and Healing Tools

Why do we crave sugar, salt, and comfort foods—especially when we're stressed, tired, or emotional? It’s not just about willpower. In this video, we break down the real root causes of food cravings through the lens of neuroscience, trauma, gut health, and functional medicine.

👉 Learn how early life fat shaming, PTSD, and emotional eating wire your dopamine reward system
👉 Discover how obesity, inflammation, insulin resistance, and leaky gut contribute to compulsive eating
👉 Understand how sugar and carbs hijack your brain and create addictive patterns
👉 Explore the role of genetics (SNPs) like COMT, MAO-A, DRD2, and MTHFR in dopamine and serotonin regulation
👉 Dive into the overlap between food cravings and ADHD—and what neurotransmitters are really in charge

💊 Plus: Get actionable strategies including:

Targeted supplements (Mucuna, 5-HTP, Relora, Rhodiola)

Gut-brain healing tools

Dopamine and serotonin support

The power of TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) in rebalancing the brain after trauma

🧬 Whether you're a provider, patient, or someone struggling with food and emotional eating—this talk will help you understand what’s really going on inside your brain and body... and how to reclaim your balance.

📩 Ready to take the next step? Book a consult with our clinic or learn more about our TMS and functional brain health programs at https://www.bradfordperkinsmd.com/

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