Most people derive less than 10% of the available energy from the food that they eat. Whether it is because of digestive issues or because your food has been processed and denatured in some way.

Your body can also be depleted of enzymes through the use of drugs, alcohol, overeating, bodily abuse and mental abuse. Once the body is out of balance it craves some kind of substitute. This substitute can come in any form and can become addictive.

The body is missing a particular type or group of nutrients it requires to readdress the balance. It is not missing the substance or food of the addiction (sugar for instance). When our bodies are craving for a nutrient it will grab the most convenient substance it can find as a substitute. Once the addictive substance has been consumed, the signals that are usually sent to the brain to inform it that it is satisfied are not sent.

Nourishing your body and learning to appreciate the taste of good food will overcome most addictions. The inclusion of raw, organic plant foods will make a tremendous difference to your eczema health.

Another reason for addiction could be the presence of parasites in the digestive system. This commonly leads to food (sugar, wheat) addictions.