Traveling is amazing for many reasons - it expands our scope of the world, introduces us to new experiences, and allows us to leave our comfort zone. With all of these perks of traveling, it can also be stressful and have an effect on our health. Here are some tips on staying healthy while on traveling.
The public, generally understands mental illness less than physical illness. Most people know that obesity can be cured by closely monitoring your diet and getting more exercise, or that AIDS is chronic, but treatable. But when it comes to psychological health, sometimes it's difficult to grasp what we are dealing with.
Binge eating disorder (BED) is also known as compulsive overeating. This is characterized by consuming large amounts of food, in a small period of time, while feeling unable to stop or control the behavior. Binge eating episodes usually occur a minimum of twice per week for longer than six months. It often leads to the development of weight gain, which can indirectly reinforce further compulsive eating.
