#254 Navigating Cravings and Binge Eating During the Festive Season with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

As we step into the festive season filled with celebrations, gatherings, and endless food choices, many people find themselves slipping into patterns of binge eating, often followed by guilt and confusion. In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj explains the deeper science and Ayurvedic perspective behind binge behaviours, how our environment shapes our cravings, and the practical steps we can take to prevent overeating.

Learn how to differentiate hunger from cravings, understand the role of vishamagni (irregular digestion), and build simple habits that protect your health during the holidays without compromising joy.

Episode Highlights :

Binge eating is not a lack of discipline

How to satisfy Hunger vs Cravings

Vishamagni (irregular digestion) in Ayurveda

Skipping meals and poor nutrient intake

Mindless eating is shaped by environmental factors

Practical tools to help prevent binge patterns.

Timestamps :

00:00 - 01:00: Binge eating and celebrations.

01:00 - 02:00: What Does ‘Binge’ Really Mean?

02:00 - 03:00: Our ancestral brain is designed for cravings

03:00 - 04:30: Vishamagni: The Ayurvedic Lens

04:30 - 06:00: Mindless Eating, Hunger and Craving

06:00 - 09:00: Missing Meals & Poor Nutrition

09:00 - 13:30: Practical Strategies to Prevent Binges

13:30 - 14:30: Building Willpower

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