Anxiety and panic attacks are two common mental health disorders affecting millions worldwide. These conditions can be debilitating, leading to feelings of fear, worry and panic that can significantly impact daily life. While medication and therapy can effectively treat anxiety, many people are turning to holistic treatments to manage their symptoms. Holistic treatments aim to [...]
Mood disorders, like bipolar disorder and depression, can significantly impact a person's life. Changes in mood, energy and activity levels often characterize these conditions. But the symptoms of other health problems can look like those of a mood disorder, leading to a wrong diagnosis and treatment that does not work. The following are some health [...]
Mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression are complex conditions affecting millions worldwide. Traditional treatments for these conditions typically involve medications and therapy, but not everyone responds well to these interventions. Studies have shown that up to one-third of people with mood disorders do not experience significant improvement with standard treatments. This has [...]
No two humans have identical lived experiences, and no two people living with an eating disorder are walking identical paths. Eating disorder treatment isn’t just about healing problematic ideas about food; it’s about treating all the issues that created the problematic ideas about food in the first place. No one takes the same path to [...]
Few things feel as isolating as an eating disorder. Despite the fact that about 30 million people in the United States alone struggle with some form of disordered eating, it’s not uncommon to feel totally alone on your journey. Facing the reality of life with an eating disorder and working to heal those wounds is [...]
Counting calories and macros, meticulously balancing meals and working to provide your body with the nutrition it needs to meet the demands of your particular discipline can be a full-time job on its own. It can also easily become a problematic obsession that distracts you from your ultimate goals while also derailing healthy attitudes about [...]
When you become a parent, there is no definitive guidebook for doing everything right. You strive to model healthy behaviors of body and mind. When your teenager develops a disordered relationship with food, traditional treatment methods may leave you feeling confused and defeated. To prioritize your child’s well-being, leaving medical models of standardized protocols for [...]
Social media platforms have been transformational with being able to engage and connect with others around the world. These platforms can become detrimental for individuals suffering from eating disorders or in recovery. Exposure to unrealistic beauty standards can increase anxiety, depression and unhealthy behaviors. Here are the top three ways social media can impact eating [...]
Food plays a significant role in all our lives but for some, it goes beyond just nourishment and enjoyment. When food becomes an obsession, either avoiding it or binging, it can evolve into an eating disorder. While each type of disordered eating is different, there are some commonalities. Knowing the early signs of eating disorders [...]
One of the unhealthy relationships that many people have with food is how they label and perceive certain foods. There are foods that have been labeled “good” and “bad,” which changes how you think about using them for nourishment. This way of thinking is at the core of disordered eating, and becomes a mental block [...]
