By: Leigh-Ann Bamberg MS, RDN, LD For many people, the holidays are a time of joy and merriment; a time for family and friends to gather and enjoy each other’s company while sharing in annual traditions and abundant laughter. For most people, highlights of the holiday season include cooking and indulging in a traditional holiday […]
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In a culture obsessed with youth, we typically think of eating disorders a young person’s issue. However, eating disorders are affecting more middle age and older individuals. Eating disorders in the older population tend to receive less media attention; however, they slightly affect more women than breast cancer.
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When you want eating disorder treatment for yourself or a woman you love, sifting through many options proves overwhelming. So how do you narrow your field of options to the right ones? What are the qualities of the best eating disorder treatment programs? You Need Individualized Treatment When you seek help for your eating disorder,
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Binge eating is a disorder. It’s not a moral failing or a lack of willpower. Because mood disorders can be a cause or a result of this disorder, getting depression and binge eating treatment concurrently can be useful. Here’s what this looks like. Understanding the Urge to Binge Bingeing on food is compulsive overeating. You
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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 eating disorders. Here’s how this knowledge can help you today. Commit to a Therapeutic Approach
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So often we think diets are the answer to our weight loss and for some the key to happiness. For Marie, a diet at age 10 was the gateway to an eating disorder. As one of 10 children in her house, Marie’s life was not like those around her; she felt like the weird girl
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Experiential therapy includes multiple expressive approaches such as role-playing, art therapy, music, animal care, yoga, or various forms of recreation. Unlike talk therapy, experiential therapy encourages individuals to address hidden issues through activities and interactions. Our clients will often begin to identify emotions associated with success, disappointment, responsibility, and self-esteem related to their eating disordered
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Statistics show that about 30 million people suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder. Despite staggering numbers, many of those suffering do not seek treatment due to embarrassment, denial, or confusion surrounding their symptoms. Education and awareness are key in helping break through the stigma and providing the
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By Magnolia Creek Staff Eating disorders, like many other mental illnesses and maladaptive coping responses, are usually caused by a complexity of factors, which means that they are also best treated with a multidisciplinary approach that addresses the various facets of what contributes to the development and maintenance of an eating disorder for each individual. We
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