What is the truth about eating disorders?
Many myths surround the causes of eating disorders, who develops one, and the seriousness of the illness. Often these myths increase the stigma and may prevent those needing help from seeking treatment. […]
What is muscle dysmorphia?
What is muscle dysmorphia? Muscle dysmorphia is typically more prevalent in men; however, women can also be at risk. The disorder is not currently recognized as an eating disorder and is often considered to be a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder [...]
Benefits of Christian Based Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
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 [...]
Finding Compassion: Maria’s Story
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 [...]
Purging Disorder Symptoms
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 [...]
Best Types of Treatment for Eating Disorders
People used to believe that an eating disorder was little more than a diet choice. Healthy nutrition advocates and experts have worked hard to counteract this mistaken notion. Because of their work, there are now numerous types of treatment for [...]
Common Signs of Exercise Addiction
It's clear that regular exercise has many mental and physical health benefits. Studies show that it reduces the risk of certain health problems and improves mood and self-esteem. However, is it possible to exercise too much? Is exercise addiction a [...]
How to Help Someone With an Eating Disorder
Do you worry about a family member or friend who exhibits signs of an eating disorder? It's likely hard for you to understand how making better food choices is difficult. However, there's more to eating disorders than eating the right [...]
What Is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa?
Two people can have the same eating disorder. However, their behaviors and symptoms aren't always the same. These differences defy the beliefs that people have about eating disorders. Because of that, they may be wondering: what is atypical anorexia nervosa? [...]
Pica, an often Overlooked Eating Disorder
By: Maggie Klyce, Primary Therapist Typically, when we think of eating disorders, we think of the most common ones such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or Binge Eating Disorder. However, Pica is an eating disorder that often gets overlooked, partly [...]