First of all, congratulations on pursuing treatment for your eating disorder! Choosing a treatment program is a difficult decision, but knowing what to look for reduces some of that stress. What’s right for one person may not be right for everyone, so check out the tips below to help you choose the best treatment program …
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can complement psychotherapy and nutritional counseling in the treatment of eating disorders. While traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) healing methods might not be everyone’s cup of herbal tea, they are a viable complementary treatment option. TCM practitioners focus on bringing a patient’s body back into balance and reestablishing the right relationship …
Individuals diagnosed with anorexia tend to experience symptoms of anxiety and to express dissatisfaction with their body shape when they gain weight. Their bodies also produce less estrogen than normal. A recent research study reveals that giving estrogen replacement therapy to teenage girls diagnosed with anorexia reduces the anxiety, and leaves young women less concerned …
In a previously posted story here on EatingDisorders.com we met Sandy, who prefers to remain anonymous but bravely shared her struggles with Binge Eating Disorder (BED). In this article, we once again sat down with Sandy to find out how she has been able to overcome her eating disorder. Here she shares three powerful strategies …
Young girls in their teens are among the most vulnerable when it comes to body image issues. This is because teenage girls are constantly bombarded with unrealistic and distorted body ideals from basically every media outlet they have contact with. Social Life and Self Esteem Adolescent girls struggle to find their identity during a time …
We inhabit a culture that worships thinness and perfection, which brings into question whether eating disorders arise from our exposure to the “thin” obsessed media, or from something we are born with. Researchers have begun to look into these questions and have found that when it comes to anorexia, genetics and the environment both play …
Eating disorders are generally considered something that only women deal with. But with Men’s Health Month just starting, it is important to shed light on the fact that men can suffer from these disorders as well. Eating Disorders in Men According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), there are some …
Writing and keeping a journal can be a wonderful tool for eating disorder recovery. Keeping track of what you eat and how you feel on a regular basis can help you deal with your struggles and frustrations. The Benefits of Journaling Writing down what you eat, as well as the emotions you experience after a …
For years, yoga practitioners have touted the benefits of enhanced mind-body connection. And now, the Psychology of Women Quarterly reports that yoga is associated with fewer symptoms of eating disorders than other, more traditional forms of exercise. Relief from Over Exercise Many people engaging in over exercise behaviors initially discount yoga because it does not …
We may have no more intimate relationship than with the air we breathe. When our breathing speeds up or slows down, becomes shallow or deep, our thoughts and nervous system are immediately affected. To reduce stress and calm the mind, it helps to notice our breath and slow it down. Sometimes taking two or three …
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