The media often highlights individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. The journey of quick weight loss may seem inspiring, but it comes with dangerous consequences that often go unnoticed. While it is admirable for someone to want to get fit and healthy, extreme weight loss can…
Eating disorders are complex and often misunderstood mental health conditions. They affect millions of people worldwide, and can have devastating consequences on mental, physical, and emotional health. While some people may think that eating disorders are simply about food, weight, or appearance, the reality is that these conditions are much deeper than that. Beyond the…
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that manifest through extreme attitudes and behaviors towards food, eating, and the body. People with eating disorders may experience distorted body image, guilt, and shame around food, and intense anxiety or fear of gaining weight. Unfortunately, these disorders are more common than we often realize – according to the…
Eating disorder recovery can be a long and difficult journey. One of the most challenging aspects of recovery is learning to let go of the desire for weight loss and embracing a healthy relationship with food and your body. The first step in healing from the desire for weight loss is to recognize that the…
Eating disorders are often associated with teenagers, particularly teenage girls. However, recent studies have revealed that individuals of any age can develop an eating disorder. In fact, eating disorders have been found to affect individuals across the lifespan, including children and adults. Eating disorders are a set of mental health conditions that are characterized by…
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that can be difficult to treat. While traditional approaches to treatment may focus on restriction, weight loss, and control, there is a growing need for a harm reduction approach in eating disorder treatment that emphasizes self-efficacy, empowerment, and collaboration. Harm reduction is a model of care that has been…
Eating disorders are a serious mental illness that can have detrimental effects on a person’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. They can be complex and multifaceted, with a range of contributing factors, including genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. However, one of the most significant ways to promote holistic healing from eating disorders is through whole…
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, are serious mental illnesses that affect millions of individuals worldwide. Despite decades of research, the underlying causes of eating disorders are still not fully understood. However, recent studies have shed light on the role of genetics in the development of these disorders. Genetic markers are specific…
Eating disorders are mental illnesses that affect individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. They are characterized by an unhealthy relationship with food and body image, which often leads to physical and emotional distress. It is a common misconception that eating disorders solely affect a person’s physical appearance. But, in reality, they can have life-threatening…
Eating disorders are a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it’s anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or any other type of eating disorder, it can often be challenging to overcome the issue on your own. In such cases, it becomes important to seek professional help, especially from a registered dietitian that…