Binge eating and heartburn

Still under consideration as to whether it is a stand alone condition, binge eating is, according to a survey, a common disorder. Because it takes place at random times, it can be difficult to identify. Generally, those that suffer from this have random bouts when they lose control and go into over eating mode. This condition, on the average, lasts longer than other eating disorders like anorexia. Because it doesn’t follow a pattern and doesn’t involve the usual purging that goes with other eating disorders, it’s harder to identify.

Heartburn can be a common occurrence with people who gorge themselves. Prolonged bouts can lead to other side effects, as well. Suggesting smaller portions would fall on deaf ears, but with conscious effort and a desire to change something could be done. There was a comic strip in the paper - the name escapes me - where one character says to another, “I like to get to work early, before my brain figures out what I’m up to.” That strategy could be useful here. By drinking a glass of water before eating and by taking smaller bites and chewing completely, it could, with practice, reduce over eating and heartburn.

A side note here: Recent reports show that some heartburn medicines increase the possibility of bone fractures. Remember that sunlight and vitamin D restore bone loss - take a walk.