In treating eating disorders often a multi-disciplinary approach can enhance a person’s chances of recovering. Besides medical treatment, recovery can also include a combination of nutrition management, psychotherapy, family-based therapy and even art therapy. Art Therapy Explained Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art to help an individual better understand his or …
An easy way to add nutritional punch to your diet without adding bulky foods is to eat chia seeds. The seeds are native to Guatemala and Mexico and were once called “Indian Running Food” because they are loaded with high-quality protein. Eating an ounce of chia seeds gives the body a significant amount of its …
It can be hard for anyone suffering from an eating disorder to log into Facebook or Instagram and see images of what their friends are having for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Social media sites have allowed us to share a lot of information about ourselves with our friends and sometimes even strangers. Sharing details about …
Making resolutions for the new year can be difficult when struggling with an eating disorder. However, if your only goal for the new year is to recover from your eating disorder, here are the most important steps you should take. Forgiveness and Rediscovery Admitting that you have a problem can be difficult, particularly if you’ve …
Orthorexia (also known as ‘orthoexia’) is an eating disorder developed when people take healthy eating to the point of obsession. While on the surface it may seem constructive to have an extremely healthy diet, orthorexia is a mental health issue and can interfere with many aspects of daily life. Orthorexics exhibit some of the same …
Snacking is a problem that many people have. It can be due to boredom, nervousness, anxiety or something more serious. However, if you believe that indulging in your favorite snack will result in satiety, you should be aware that it could have more negative consequences for your body than you think. Snacking and Addiction If …
Overeating disorders, like binge eating disorder or bulimia, can pose long-term problems that threaten both mental and physical health and well-being. And while the symptoms of these conditions tend to be overgeneralized, there are lesser-known facts about overeating disorders that might surprise you. Here are five things you may not know: 1. Males suffer more …
Concrete action steps are often the backbone of an eating disorder treatment strategy. When it comes to compulsive eating, focusing on a few strategies for success can help you make shifts not only in your behavior, but in the way you think about food. If you’re feeling stalled in terms of making progress in this …
Night Eating Syndrome, characterized by overeating in the evening, sleeplessness, and depression, contributes significantly to the development of obesity. While not currently included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Night Eating Syndrome poses a problem for many people who may be trying to seek treatment. Education Diagnosing Night Eating Disorder (NES) …
Do you often find yourself snacking late at night? Do you wake up in the middle of the night feeling so hungry that you must eat before returning to sleep? Do you avoid foods until later in the morning? If you answered yes to these questions, you might have, or be at risk for, night …
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