Nov. 23 is International Survivors of Suicide Day, an observance created to inform the public about the high risks of suicide, the signs and what can be done to prevent it. The correlation between eating disorders and suicide may not be clear to many, but current research shows that teens aged 13 to 18 who …
Having self-compassion may seem a lofty ideal, but it is actually very practical. It is the decision to give yourself what all people need to thrive: the warmth of kindness, acceptance of feelings and emotions, and the light of awareness. You show compassion to yourself not because you are deserving but because this is what …
Fresh figs are juicy, sweet, nutritious, and come in yellow, red, purple, or green striped varieties. When figs are ripe, at a firm to tender stage, they make an excellent stand alone snack or can be used in recipes—peeled or unpeeled. Since they contain fructose (sugar) figs should be eaten in moderation. Why Figs Are …
You are never too old to create healthy snack habits. Enjoying nutritious snacks helps curb hunger during the day, supplies essential nutrients, and keeps our energy from flagging. Whether teaching your children good snack habits, or teaching the child within you, the Mayo Clinic offers ten suggestions for making between meal fare fun and nutritious. …
We can create more tranquility and pleasure in our lives by periodically taking ourselves out of the rushed digital stream of business we are accustomed to and using some of that time to wholeheartedly enjoy simple pleasures and activities we love. Five Stress-Less Suggestions Make your bedroom a quiet refuge, a digital-free haven where time …
The chemical imbalances that accompany an eating disorder result in profound psychological and physical changes that can make life very difficult. Emotional Effects According to the American Psychological Association, “people with eating disorders suffer higher rates of other mental disorders – including depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse – than other people.” Here are three …
How we see the world and our self determines much of our experience. If we view life with eyes attuned to inferiority, we set our self up to notice the strengths and talents of others while being blind to our own. There are reasons why many of us grow up thinking so little of ourselves, …
Sleep is essential to our health and sense of well-being. Getting adequate sleep should always be a priority, but it is especially critical when we are anxious, depressed, or suffering – or recovering – from an eating disorder or any other illness. If getting enough sleep is a problem, we can help ourselves by adopting …
Muscle dysmorphia, often called bigorexia or reverse anorexia, is an unhealthy preoccupation with muscularity or having big muscles. Some mental health professionals consider it a type of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) with a focus on muscularity. BDD is defined in the psychiatric diagnostic manual as a preoccupation with a slight physical defect or with an …
Supplemental nutrition drinks are meant to provide a healthy balance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. They can be very helpful for individuals who have problems chewing food, are recovering from an illness or surgery, or those who have a loss of appetite. If you are working with a doctor or nutritionist on recovering from an …
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