I am an Addictions Physician, main focus on food addiction. I empower healthy sobriety through abstinence and spiritual development. Med. Director of Renascent.
Toronto, ON
Joined February 2011
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Dr. Vera retweeted
Yes, Fork in the Road is a wonderful book! Packed with compassion, information, and practical advice from a seasoned psychologist who walks the walk and truly understands this very common and underrecognized problem.
In practice we find FOOD ADDICTION to be a common&very difficult problem My wife a consultant psychologist wrote this book to help. All profits to UK charity @PHCukorg Fork in the Road: A Hopeful Guide to Food Freedom amzn.eu/d/3FRByMN #Amazon @GeorgiaEdeMD
Dr. Vera retweeted
Have you joined the Kick Sugar Summit?
I hope so. I am featured tomorrow :)
This Sunday, you have the opportunity to catch up.
All talks for the whole six days are free for just 24 hours.
Here is the link to the free conference of over 60 experts.
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Dr. Vera retweeted
Want to say goodbye to sugar cravings?
The 9th Annual Kick Sugar Summit is here to help!
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it starts TODAY until Oct 23
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Dr. Vera retweeted
Want to say goodbye to sugar cravings?
The 9th Annual Kick Sugar Summit is here to help!
Learn from 60 experts for FREE
from October 16-23, 2023.
Get your free TICKET here:
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Dr. Vera retweeted
The Toronto Sugar-Free Community's First Annual Meet-up is this October 20–24!
Sweet Sobriety presents a 4-day workshop on all things Food Addiction
Register for the FULL event $499 US:
sweetsobriety.ca/courses/swe…
For only one day? $150 US
go to courses sweetsobriety.ca/courses
Dr. Vera retweeted
My Sugar and Food Addiction virtual Course is back
Enrolment starts TODAY until Oct 7 only
If you are a professional who wants to become food addiction aware (not trained but aware)
here is your chance! The cost for everything is $167
adaptyourlifeacademy.com/sug…
Dr. Vera retweeted
Huge @WashPost piece on declining life-expentancy and massive toll chronic disease on ever-younger people.
A large body of science shows that type 2 diabetes can be reversed, blood pressure normalized and many other conditions improved in a matter of just weeks with carbohydrate restriction. Yet the media, experts continue to stick their heads in the sand. It seems criminal at this point
washingtonpost.com/health/in…
Dr. Vera retweeted
My Sugar and Food Addiction virtual Course is back
Enrolment has started and is ONLY until OCT 7
If you are a professional who wants to become food addiction aware (not trained but aware)
The cost is $167 (course, pdfs, book, live Q & A, 3week Facebook)
adaptyourlifeacademy.com/sug…
Dr. Vera retweeted
Wife Jen surrounded by Junk food trying to pay for fuel Non of this is food ! Food addiction is a HUGE PROBLEM ! – at North West, England
The gauntlet of sugar I had to run to pay for my fuel. We are a nation of addicts!! @lowcarbGP @PHCukorg @xandvt
Dr. Vera retweeted
Day 20 of the Sugar-Free Challenge!
For EVEN more support - $9 -
The 8-Day INTENSIVE No Sugar Challenge starts Sept 23
💥 trained addiction counselors.
💥 FOUR LIVE sessions
💥 food list
Free for the first 50 I'm Sweet Enough Challengers
Register: adaptyourlifeacademy.com/no-…
Dr. Vera retweeted
Halfway through the September Sugar-Free Challenge!
But is is not to late to join!
Register for FREE
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Dr. Vera retweeted
Halfway through the September Sugar-Free Challenge!
It is STILL not too late to join!
Register for FREE PRIZES
(books, coaches, groups, programs worth $$$ - all free just to join)
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Dr. Vera retweeted
Is Intermittent Fasting safe for the Food Addict?
Please check this video out and let me know what you think!
youtu.be/exKIEatXWfM
Dr. Vera retweeted
ONE Week down for the Quit Sugar Challenge!
It is NEVER too late to take the September Sugar-Free Challange
From now to Sept 30
Register for FREE
PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES
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Dr. Vera retweeted
TODAY IS DAY FOUR
It is NEVER too late to take the September Sugar-Free Challange
From now to Sept 30
Register for FREE
PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES
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Join Maddie, the Sugar-Free Service Dog!
Dr. Vera retweeted
TODAY IS DAY ONE!
Are YOU ready to quit sugar?
Sept 1 to 30 Sugar-Free Challenge!
Register for Prizes!
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Join Maddie, the Sugar-free Support Dog 🙂
Dr. Vera retweeted
Food Junkies Podcast - Jan Katzen youtu.be/2FkAY628s0o?si=JaDP… via @YouTube
If you haven't heard this yet you must take a listen! Jan Katzen, Child Nutritionist really knows her stuff! Do yourself a favour & listen to her.
Dr. Vera retweeted
Are YOU ready to quit sugar?
Sept 1 to 30 Sugar-Free Challenge!
Register for Prizes (even if not successful)
Support - with tons of encouragement and coaching
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Join Maddie, the Sugar-Free SErvice Dog 🙂
Dr. Vera retweeted
Are you ready for the SEPTEMBER SUGAR-FREE CHALLENGE?
Prizes Prizes Prizes \(worth $$$) if you make it through Sept 1 to 30!
Quit sugar or some other item on your list of foods not serving you.
Are you Sweet Enough?
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Dr. Vera retweeted
Food addiction isn't just a passing craving – it's a serious concern with lasting consequences. 🤔
When we repeatedly indulge in unhealthy foods, it can lead to weight gain, increasing the risk of obesity-related health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems.
But that's not all – chronic overeating can alter brain chemistry 🧠, affecting the reward system much like substance addiction.
Over time, this rewiring can lead to decreased sensitivity to pleasure, leading to even more consumption.
Digestive struggles can arise too, as high-sugar and high-fat diets may disrupt gut health, impacting metabolism and immunity.
Ready to make a change? Remember, it's about nourishing your body and finding healthier ways to enjoy food without falling into the addictive cycle.
Your body will thank you in the long run!
