An overlooked element in trauma recovery—overcoming a dependence on sugar—can also decrease inflammation, pain, and depression.
Sugar dependence is a widespread problem in modern societies—but it’s even more common in people with complex trauma. As we work to resolve trauma, the often forgotten or missing piece is how sugar plays a role in
Evidence from both animal and human studies shows notable parallels and overlap between the effects of drugs of abuse and sugar in terms of brain neurochemistry and behavior. Our sugar intake leads to inflammation in the body. We may or may not feel this low-burning fire. If we have pain, we have inflammation, but we can have inflammation and not yet feel it as pain. Inflammation, in turn, disrupts cytokines and immune function and depletes serotonin and other neurotransmitters. Thus, the cycle of mood, depression, and pain continues. Giving up refined sugar does not mean we cannot enjoy the sweetness of life and foods; read on to learn why and how to give up sugar.
Just because you are giving up refined sugar, it does not mean you need to give up all sweet foods. In fact, I highly recommend substituting healthy alternatives to sugar into yourStevia is the ideal sugar substitute. It is a hundred times sweeter than sugar, reducing blood sugar. While the powdered form of stevia can tend to leave a bitter aftertaste, the liquid form does not. Use it in drinks or food preparation.
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