Religion can provide the support and guidance that some people need in order to overcome challenges, such as an eating disorder. In many cases, Christian based eating disorder treatment centers can help. Using Religion in Eating Disorder Recovery There’s no single cause of an eating disorder. While a fixation over weight and appearance certainly has…
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Maria’s struggle with an eating disorder and her journey to recovery are relatable to many other women. She was a victim of sexual abuse that began at age 12 and lasted throughout her adolescence. The abuse left her feeling she had little control in life. She searched to find ways to regain that control. At first,…
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Most people, especially women, see flaws in their bodies that they wish they could change. In most cases, they take steps to exercise and eat healthier to improve how they look. However, some women take this to the extreme, which leads to potential eating disorders. Because of that, it’s important to understand anorexia and depression…
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The media influences just about every part of our lifestyle. But did you know that news of celebrity eating disorders sometimes informs people in negative ways? A recent study looked at how the media covered these stories and drew some conclusions. How the Media Covers Celebrity Eating Disorders At least several times each year, well-known…
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Sometimes we don’t look or feel our best and a comment – negative or positive – about our weight or body may make us a bit self-conscious. Even though others may have the best intentions, these comments can be harmful and not helpful and may come from a place of misunderstanding.
While progress is happening every day, there’s still a significant stigma surrounding mental health issues, including eating disorders. Many people don’t believe that eating disorders are real, or they significantly underestimate the effects eating disorders can have. Of course, when people do think about eating disorders, the common picture that comes to their minds is…
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It is hard for people to understand that eating disorders are not a choice, they are not a lifestyle. Someone with an eating disorder is not trying to garner attention; they are not choosing to battle a life-altering mental health condition. Eating disorders are an illness that takes control over someone as they struggle with…
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Eating disorders have various symptoms. While much attention has been paid to anorexia nervosa and bulimia, some other disorders are less well known. Would you recognize purging disorder symptoms? If you’re worried about someone close to you or even your own complicated relationship with food, learn more about this disorder. Treatment is available once you…
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“You would be a knockout if you lost weight.” “You need to eat and put some meat on your bones.” “There is no way that is going to fit you.” “Are you really going to eat all that?” “You are SO fat!” “Your body is disgusting.” Words matter, and have the power to hurt. Even…
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As part of National Nutrition Month, we also celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day. This is a time to increase awareness of our registered dietitian nutritionists as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services. At Magnolia Creek, we thank our registered dietitians, Leigh-Ann Bamberg and Brittany Braswell, for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy…
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