Food is part of the physiological needs that is the foundation of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. We need food to survive, along with water, air, shelter, clothing and reproduction. Hundreds of years ago food was hunted; we only ate when needed, and used a lot of energy to gather it. Today, we have Uber Eats, Deliveroo, social isolation, and then we can wash it down with social media images of unrealistic expectations of what an average person should look like today.

Obesity and Type 2 diabetes have increased over the years, especially in the Western culture. Easy access to food (convenience), less physical activity and comorbid conditions such as depression and other mental health conditions play a role.

But allow me to discuss the rise of Disordered Eating - Binge Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulemia Nervosa, Purging Disorder and Night Eating Syndrome (both of these are classified as ‘Other Specific Feeding or Eating Disorder’ - OSFED). In 2012, 38% of Australians with an eating disorder had an OSFED. As many as 1 million of Australians at a time are living with disordered eating.

Wouldn’t it be nice to stop the rollercoaster?

Introducing positive Body Image…..

According to National Eating Disorders Collaboration, positive body image is when someone is able to appreciate, accept and respect their body. You might be still dissatisfied of aspects of your body, but you understand it’s limitations.

hypnotherapy as a tool for positive body image

Hypnotherapy can be used as a tool to identify your strengths, create healthy eating habits that suits your needs to empower you to take action! If you are already seeking help with a dietitian, psychiatrist or psychologist, please request a referral prior to your first visit.

If you are experiencing an unhealthy relationship with food or know someone who is, please seek additional help from the websites below:

Eating Disorders Victoria

National Eating Disorders Collaboration

The Butterfly Foundation