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You may have found yourself snacking when you're not actually hungry, simply because you're going through a stressful time. This phenomenon is called emotional eating, and it's more common than you might think.
In our clinics of Montreal, Brossard and Laval, we work weekly with people struggling with uncontrolled food cravings, compulsive eating, or stress-related weight gain. With our natural, holistic approach, we help restore balance to the body and mind.
What is emotional eating?
Chronic stress leads to increased production of cortisol, a hormone which:
- Stimulates appetite
- Promotes fat storage, especially abdominal fat
- Reinforces cravings for sugar or comfort foods
Over time, this can slow down your metabolism, throw your hormones out of whack, and make weight loss much more difficult.
How stress affects your metabolism
Alcohol affects the brain's reward system, creating physical and psychological dependence. When you stop drinking, your body often reacts with:
- Intense cravings
- Anxiety and irritability
- Sleep disturbances
- Mood swings
- Significant fatigue
These symptoms complicate withdrawal and increase the risk of relapse without appropriate support.
A natural approach to breaking the cycle
At Sensation Therapy, we offer a holistic approach to address the root cause of the problem, not just its symptoms.
Laser auriculotherapy (treatment through the ear)
Stimulation of specific points on the ear allows:
- Reduce anxiety and inner tension
- Regulate hunger and satiety signals
- Promote hormonal balance naturally
This gentle, non-invasive treatment helps calm the nervous system and regain control of food impulses.
Stress Support
Our targeted sessions help reduce the impact of chronic stress on the body, using gentle techniques and natural supplements tailored to each individual.
Personalized Appetite Control Program
Each client receives a simple and tailored meal plan, designed to:
- Stabilize blood sugar
- Reduce sugar cravings
- Soothe the nervous system
Practical tips for limiting emotional eating
- Ask yourself: “Am I really hungry or is it an emotion?”
- Drink water before eating
- Identify triggering moments or emotions in a journal
- Get some fresh air or walk for 20 minutes to calm your mind.
You can take back control
Emotional eating isn't a weakness. It's a signal from the body that needs to be listened to and rebalanced. With our support, many people regain a healthier relationship with food in just a few weeks.
Summer Special Offer: 230 $ per appetite control session
Available at Montreal, Brossard and Laval
Contact us to book your consultation or obtain more information.