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When evaluating dieting problems, it’s important to understand the key differences. Most people start dieting with good intentions – to feel healthier, have more energy, or reach a weight goal. But throughout the process it’s possible for a shift to occur. What began as a wellness journey transforms into something far more concerning, leaving many…
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect a person’s relationship with food, body image, and eating behaviors. They are not lifestyle choices or phases. They are medical conditions that can have devastating physical and psychological consequences when left untreated. The statistics are sobering. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 28.8 million Americans will experience an…
If you’ve ever felt trapped by diet rules, calorie counting, or the endless cycle of restriction and bingeing, you’re not alone. Millions of people are searching for a different way to relate to food, one that doesn’t involve willpower, guilt, or constant food anxiety. That’s where intuitive eating comes in. Intuitive eating is an evidence-based approach to…
What is Orthorexia? Is it possible, or even healthy, to be a perfect eater? In today’s health-conscious world, the pursuit of a balanced diet and lifestyle is encouraged. Extreme dietary changes, like cutting out entire food groups, can even be commended. However, it is possible for a fixation on perfect eating to go too far…
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a critical role in appetite regulation, immune function, and brain health. For individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa, zinc deficiency is both common and consequential, yet it often goes unrecognized in standard treatment protocols. Research spanning more than four decades has established a clear connection between zinc status and eating disorder…
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect how you relate to food, your body, and yourself. They are not lifestyle choices, phases, or vanity issues. They are complex medical conditions that can have life-threatening consequences if left untreated. If you are reading this, you might be concerned about yourself or someone you love….
We often talk about how healing your relationship with food involves tuning into your body’s cues and responding in a supportive way. But what happens when those cues feel… quiet? If you’ve ever thought, “what do I eat when I’m not hungry?” you’re not alone. Many people, especially those in eating disorder recovery, chronic dieting, or high-stress…
While working to heal your relationship with food and body, social eating experiences can feel incredibly difficult to navigate. From added social pressure to uncertainty about food options, there are many factors that can make eating with others feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt anxious before a dinner out, avoided events because of food, or…
Coping with change during eating disorder recovery (and, well, always) can be an extremely difficult task. It happens time and time again where our clients are re-telling how they have noticed an intense increase in intrusive thoughts or behaviors. When we get into the nitty gritty of what is going on typically some sort of change or transition is…
Beginning recovery from an eating disorder can bring relief, but it can also come with confusing physical and emotional changes. Many people expect recovery to feel immediately better once they start eating more regularly. Instead, they may notice mood swings, disrupted sleep, intense hunger, digestive changes, or unusual body sensations. If you’re experiencing these eating disorder recovery…
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