Larry Thompson’s Natural Cures for Eating Disorders – For Nicole Scherzinger
(with spiritual wisdom from Psalm 107:18 – “They loathed all manner of food, and they drew near to the gates of death…”)
🌿 Starting Point: B-Complex Vitamin
Larry begins with a high-quality B-complex supplement to support Nicole’s nervous system, mood, and energy metabolism—especially important for those battling food aversion, bulimia, or anorexia.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) – lifts mood, essential for carbohydrate metabolism
- Vitamin B6 – supports serotonin and dopamine balance
- Vitamin B12 + Folate – crucial for nerve repair and reducing anxiety
🍓 Healing Foods for the Soul & Body
Larry recommends foods that nourish both brain chemistry and body image repair, while being easy to digest and emotionally comforting:
- Avocados – healthy fats to restore hormone balance and calm brain inflammation
- Bananas – rich in B6, natural mood booster
- Bone Broth – healing for the gut lining and rich in minerals (zinc, magnesium)
- Sweet Potatoes – slow-burning carbs that stabilize mood
- Wild Blueberries – powerful antioxidants, brain protection
- Fermented foods (yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut) – rebalance gut flora, restore appetite
💊 Key Vitamins & Minerals for Eating Disorder Recovery
- Zinc – enhances taste, appetite, and immune function
- Magnesium – calms anxiety, improves sleep, helps with depression
- Vitamin D3 – vital for mood regulation and hormonal health
- Iron – often depleted in restrictive eating, essential for energy and focus
- Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) – anti-inflammatory, improve depression and self-image
- Calcium + Vitamin K2 – bone health, especially important for women with disordered eating
🌱 Powerful Supplements
- L-Glutamine – helps reduce sugar cravings and heals the gut lining
- 5-HTP – precursor to serotonin; can help reduce obsessive thoughts about food or weight
- Ashwagandha – adaptogen to lower cortisol and balance hormones
- Probiotics – reset gut-brain connection, restore digestion and mood
- Collagen peptides – help restore skin, nails, hair, and joints affected by nutrient depletion
💧 Liquid Life: Hydration & Herbal Support
- Coconut water – replenishes electrolytes
- Chamomile and Lemon Balm tea – calming, supportive of digestion
- Aloe vera juice (small amounts) – healing to gut, encourages nutrient absorption
📖 Spiritual Encouragement
Larry sits Nicole down and gently quotes Psalm 107:18–20:
“They loathed all manner of food, and they drew near the gates of death.
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
He sent out His word and healed them; He rescued them from the grave.”
He reminds Nicole that healing begins when we cry out in honesty, and that food is not the enemy—fear is. He encourages her to receive food as medicine, mercy, and music for the soul.
