A New Way to Treat Eating Disorders and Substance Use Concurrently
Eating and substance use disorders frequently co-occur or result in one another, but many mental health professionals don’t recognize this fact or treat them together. Bonnie Brennan, MA, LPC, CEDS-S, […]
Do I Have an Eating Disorder?
About 29 million Americans will have some type of eating disorder in their lifetime. The exact cause is unclear, but cultural, biological, and psychological factors can play a crucial role […]
The Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Trauma
Trauma and eating disorders commonly exist together. More than half of people with a diagnosed eating disorder have a history of trauma. If you have unresolved trauma, you may attempt […]
Knowing When You Need a Binge and Purge Treatment Program
The binge and purge cycle impacts people of all ages and backgrounds. Knowing when you need help is the first step in recovery. But, how do you know if you […]
How Diet Culture Influences Eating Disorders
Diet culture has a stronghold in the media and your daily life, whether you notice it or not. While it may seem like there has been an emergence in diet […]
What Are The Five Warning Signs of Orthorexia?
Orthorexia is a disruptive obsession with healthy eating that hyper focuses on the quality of food in your diet. You might have a pretty clear vision of what healthy eating […]
Nutrition in Recovery: An Opportunity to Repair and Refocus
The importance of nutrition in recovery is vitally important in order to repair your body and refocus your mind. During the time of substance use, your body is directly harmed […]
Disordered Eating vs Eating Disorders: What’s the Difference?
At some point in your life, you might have found yourself wondering what, if any, the differences are between disordered eating versus eating disorders. Maybe you used to be caught […]
Is The Pandemic Impacting Your Eating Disorder?
If you have an eating disorder, the COVID-19 pandemic may trigger your condition due to the incredible stress associated with the coronavirus lockdown. At the Integrative Life Center in Nashville, TN, […]
4 Common Types of Eating Disorders
In the U.S., millions of people have eating disorders. But types of eating disorders can take several forms. So recognizing them in ourselves or others isn’t easy. Also, some individuals […]
