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Although social media itself is not the sole cause of an eating disorder, it has fueled individuals to engage in disordered patterns of eating. According to research, “media is a Read more

Eating disorder treatment is a journey when someone not only re-establishes their physical and mental health but also experiences profound personal growth. Like any other journey, things aren’t always simple. The key Read more

Eating disorders are sometimes characterized by obsessive, repetitive thoughts and compulsive, ritualistic behaviors. Research has shown people with eating disorders are more vulnerable to co-morbid diagnoses such as anxiety disorders Read more

Eating disorders and depression often go hand in hand. In order to recover, both need to be addressed. Depression can often be caused by stress, and we call it situational depression. Read more

Disordered eating is a way to describe a range of irregular eating behaviors that may or may not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eating disorder. Eating disorders, such as anorexia Read more

Panic attacks typically occur when a person is under stress. The stress can be physical, like being run down, or emotional, like a significant life change. Read more

Healthy Communication Open, honest and safe communication is a fundamental part of a healthy relationship. The first step to building a relationship is making sure you both understand each other’s needs Read more

A healthy relationship needs a few key ingredients! Healthy Communication Open, honest and safe communication is a fundamental part of a healthy relationship. The first step to building a relationship is making sure Read more

Do you ever find yourself worrying about whether you’ve locked the front door? Did you turn the oven off? Did you double-check that the heating was off before you left Read more

 1. Reject the Diet Mentality  Throw out the diet books and magazine articles that offer you false hope of losing weight quickly, easily, and permanently. Get angry at the lies Read more

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Orthorexia?  Orthorexia  is the term for a condition that includes symptoms of obsessive behavior in pursuit of a healthy diet. Orthorexia sufferers often display Read more

 What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?  It can be defined as a body-image disorder, where an individual has persistent and intrusive thoughts and/or preoccupations with an imagined or slight defect in their Read more

 RECOGNIZING EMOTIONAL EATING  The simplest way to determine if you are over-consuming to manage an emotion is to ask yourself, "Am I eating because I am hungry?" or "What's going on Read more

With fall just around the corner, there has never been a better time to get back into the groove of healthy habits, especially for women. The best way to start your Read more

Identifying the Symptoms of Depression Early Allows You to Begin Beating It Effectively There is a very moving YouTube video about someone with depression and honestly, it pulls at the heart Read more

 Overview  Everyone has anxiety from time to time, but chronic anxiety can interfere with your quality of life. While perhaps most recognized for behavioral changes, anxiety can also have serious consequences Read more