Published On - November 4, 2022
Is Intermittent Fasting an Eating Disorder?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular dietary trend, with nearly one-quarter (24 percent) of Americans trying it at some point. While many advocate for its benefits, others raise concerns about its potential to mask or trigger eating disorders. This post will explore intermittent fasting, i...
Published On - November 2, 2022
The Causes of An Eating Disorder: A Look Inside
Fact: Eating disorders are extremely common; about 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from them at some point in their lives. Myth: Eating disorders are only about food. Eating disorder types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. While these are the most...
Published On - July 20, 2022
World Brain Day: Mindset over Matter
“Your brain can be your most powerful asset. But if not used properly, it can be your biggest liability.” – Robert T. Kiyosaki. Our brains are astounding, but they have weaknesses that can wreak havoc on your life. Your brain becomes influenced easily, picking up patterns and creat...
Published On - March 9, 2022
Emotional Eating, Shame, and The Cycle of Disordered Eating
Find yourself deep in the fridge when you’re stressed, for reasons other than hunger? You’re not alone. Emotional eating affects many people, and it can be a tough cycle to break. Here, we’ll take a look at why emotional eating happens, the shame that many people feel after binge e...
Published On - March 9, 2022
Body Positivity, Body Neutrality, and the Road to Self-Acceptance
Every year, just before the weather begins to warm, the inevitable occurs: weight loss ads and commercials begin popping up on television and social media. A sea of reminders that society expects bodies to look a certain way can make it difficult to figure out how to accept your body, no matter how ...
Published On - March 8, 2022
Atypical Anorexia Nervosa: Signs & Symptoms
When individuals think about anorexia nervosa, they usually picture a young woman underweight or sometimes even emaciated. However, several subtypes of this eating disorder are not as widely known to the public. One particularly rare subtype is called atypical anorexia nervosa. If you or someone you...
Published On - January 24, 2022
Are Eating Disorders and Anxiety Connected?
Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions that may coincide with eating disorders. According to the article Anxiety and Disordered Eating, approximately 65 percent of all patients with eating disorders also have at least one anxiety disorder that predates the eating disorder and may pers...