Vera Tarman

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Dr. Vera Ingrid Tarman is a world renown food addiction expert, who writes, speaks and treats people who suffer from sugar addiction, food addiction, and who seek food recovery.

Dr. Tarman has conducted numerous workshops, spoken as guest and has been co-host of two TV addiction call in series (Addictions Unplugged, and Toronto Speaks: Addiction). She has been interviewed by national media such as CBC and highly respected shows like the Agenda and Black Art / White Coat. She has been on multiple American and Canadian podcasts. She maintains a website on addictions called addictionsunplugged.com. She is well established in the field of Addiction Medicine and is the Medical Director of Renascent, one of Canada's largest treatment centres for substance abuse, where she has treated over 10,000 patients.

Dr. Tarman is the author of "Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction", and "Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction". These are standard texts that are used in school, food addiction programs and courses. She spearheaded the first inpatient and outpatient programs in Canada for food addiction. A medical pioneer in the field of compulsive overeating and food addiction, she has treated over 100 food addiction patients in the last few years.

Dr.Tarman's main goal is to put food addiction 'on the table' of services offered to people suffering from addictions. Food addiction is often dismissed or neglected, leaving many people without the necessary help and compassion they need to get well.

As a recovering food addict herself, Dr. Tarman knows that freedom from food addiction is food serenity. Freedom from food addiction tastes great!

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Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction Jan 5, 2019

by Vera Tarman

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A fact-filled guide to coping with compulsive overeating problems by an experienced addictions doctor who draws on many patients’ stories of recovery.

Overeating, binge eating, obesity, anorexia, and bulimia — Food Junkies tackles the complex, poorly understood issue of food addiction from the perspective of a medical researcher and dozens of survivors. What exactly is food addiction? Is it possible to draw a hard line between indulging cravings for “comfort food” and engaging in substance abuse? For people struggling with food addictions, recognizing their condition remains a frustrating battle.

This revised second edition contains the latest research as well as practical strategies for people facing the complicated challenges of eating disorders and addictions, offering an affirming and manageable path to healthy and sustainable habits.

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Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction Nov 29, 2014

by Vera Tarman , Philip Werdell

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A fact-filled guide to coping with compulsive overeating problems by an experienced addictions doctor who draws on many patients’ stories of recovery.

Overeating, binge eating, obesity, anorexia, and bulimia: Food Junkies tackles the complex, poorly understood issue of food addiction from the perspectives of a medical researcher and dozens of survivors. What exactly is food addiction? Is it possible to draw a hard line between indulging cravings for “comfort food” and engaging in substance abuse? For people struggling with food addictions, recognizing their condition — to say nothing of gaining support and advice — remains a frustrating battle.

Built around the experiences of people suffering and recovering from food addictions, Food Junkies offers practical information grounded in medical science, while putting a face to the problems of food addiction. It is meant to be a knowledgeable and friendly guide on the road to food serenity.

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Paperback , Audio CD

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