MEDITATION RESOLVES BINGE EATING

Among the clinical applications of meditation, working with eating disorders is a a new frontier. Researchers believe that meditation restores a harmony between mind and body. Binge eating, on the other hand, represents a disconnect between the two dimensions of the person. A combined research effort, by the Center for the Study of Health, Religion and Spirituality at Indiana State Uniersity, and the Center of Integrative Medicine at Duke University, has made progress reducing binge eating through training in meditation. The training involves both sitting meditation, yoga movements, and meditative breathing. They also train the participants in mindful eating using guided eating meditations. The results have shown positive indications of weight loss and reductions in binge eating.