{"id":866,"date":"2019-04-08T22:23:04","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T22:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=866"},"modified":"2019-04-08T22:29:41","modified_gmt":"2019-04-08T22:29:41","slug":"the-flaws-in-the-science-of-food-addiction-how-i-discovered-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2019\/04\/the-flaws-in-the-science-of-food-addiction-how-i-discovered-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The Flaws in the \u201cScience\u201d of Food Addiction &amp; How I Discovered Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/04\/yoga-and-junk-food-271x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/04\/yoga-and-junk-food-271x300.png 271w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/04\/yoga-and-junk-food-768x849.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/04\/yoga-and-junk-food-926x1024.png 926w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/04\/yoga-and-junk-food.png 1158w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Last week, I continued <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/research-on-obesity-and-food-addiction-is-heavily-biased-and-doesnt-measure-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">with my topic<\/a> on why \u201cobesity\u201d cannot be deemed as a <em>cause<\/em> of chronic illness. The \u201cscience\u201d which \u201csupports\u201d that physical size is a risk factor for major diseases is being misinterpreted as causation vs. association. A body weight outside of \u201cacceptable\u201d limits is neither necessary nor sufficient to create a disease, as all bodies can become ill at any time. An individual\u2019s health risks will vary based on many interrelated genetic, environmental, emotional, societal, and lifestyle factors.<\/p>\n<p>To further put myself in front of the \u201cfiring squad\u201d of the most popular \u201cwellness\u201d and \u201chealth\u201d trends advocating for weight loss, I also began discussing the flaws in the theory on \u201cfood addiction\u201d being a cause of the \u201cobesity epidemic.\u201d Food <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/research-on-obesity-and-food-addiction-is-heavily-biased-and-doesnt-measure-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">is one only one of many factors<\/a> that is implicated in one\u2019s weight. There is more evidence for a \u201cset-point\u201d based on genetic and epigenetic imprinting with <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/the-flaws-in-the-science-on-obesity-and-an-introduction-to-exploring-if-food-addiction-is-real\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an incredible amount of variation<\/a> and \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/research-on-obesity-and-food-addiction-is-heavily-biased-and-doesnt-measure-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lurking variables<\/a>\u201d implicated. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3884103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3213306\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/endocrinenews.endocrine.org\/the-epigenetics-of-obesity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Now, I will go into more detail on how the studies on food being addictive are flawed.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>To be VERY clear, I\u2019m not advocating for junk food. I do believe that <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/too-much-of-a-good-thing-the-dangers-of-obsessing-on-diet-and-weight-loss-orthorexia-weight-stigma-healthism-haes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>\u201cfood can be medicine\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> and have many <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/tag\/health-at-every-size-haes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>articles on the benefits of pursuing<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> health for health\u2019s sake, not weight loss. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am providing evidence that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cObesity\u201d is not a \u201ccause\u201d of disease.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFood\u201d is not the \u201ccause\u201d of obesity.<\/li>\n<li>Moralizing food and food choices is itself immoral. It causes emotional harm and disordered eating patterns that are culturally normalized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I <em>am<\/em> advocating for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/too-much-of-a-good-thing-the-dangers-of-obsessing-on-diet-and-weight-loss-orthorexia-weight-stigma-healthism-haes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health at Every Size<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Destigmatizing all body sizes<\/li>\n<li>Health care that promotes health, not body aesthetics<\/li>\n<li>Freedom to eat what resonates, without judgement based on the current accepted dietary trends and practices<\/li>\n<li>To heal the cultural and emotional damage of a society that worships a one-size-fits all shape and blames all who can\u2019t \u201cachieve it\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, to the topic at hand\u2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/food-addiction-sugar-obesity-weight-food-obesity-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to read more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Interested in Learning More About Essential Oils Or a Consult with Me?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-839 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/03\/essential-oils-1851027_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/03\/essential-oils-1851027_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/03\/essential-oils-1851027_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/03\/essential-oils-1851027_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/03\/essential-oils-1851027_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.marketingscents.com\/cp\/24383\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More and\/or Sign Up Now<\/a> to Be on My Waiting List!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Want to Learn More About Essential Oils and\/or Working with Me as a Client?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit my website here<\/a> and make sure to sign up for my mailing list!<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Affiliation link.<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, I continued with my topic on why \u201cobesity\u201d cannot be deemed as a cause of chronic illness. The \u201cscience\u201d which \u201csupports\u201d that physical size is a risk factor for major diseases is being misinterpreted as causation vs. association. A body weight outside of \u201cacceptable\u201d limits is neither necessary nor sufficient to create a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":109,"featured_media":870,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,30,1],"tags":[560,481,566,547,553,78,27,34,115,564,146,127,105,563,565,562,38,108],"class_list":["post-866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holistic-health","category-mind-body","category-uncategorized","tag-ballston-spa-new-york-naturopathic-doctor","tag-certified-functional-medicine-and-naturopathic-saratoga-ny","tag-dangers-of-dieting","tag-diet-culture","tag-food-addiction","tag-functional-and-naturopathic-medicine-schenectady-ny","tag-functional-medicine-and-naturopathic-doctor-and-clifton-park-ny","tag-haes","tag-health-at-every-size","tag-junk-food-addiction","tag-naturopathic-doctor-albany-ny","tag-naturopathic-doctor-saratoga-ny","tag-obesity","tag-obesity-epidemic","tag-saratoga-springs-naturopathic-doctor-and-functional-medicine","tag-theory-of-food-addiction","tag-weight-loss","tag-weight-stigma"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>The Flaws in the \u201cScience\u201d of Food Addiction &amp; 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