Benefits of a Bulimia Treatment Program
Bulimia Nervosa, often called bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by consuming or binging a large amount of food quickly, followed by purging. The purging may be done through self-induced vomiting, diuretics, diet pills, laxatives, or other medications. People with bulimia may also eat little or sometimes not at all, and some exercise excessively or […]
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 need a binge and purge treatment program? What is Binging and Purging? Binging is when a person eats to excess. Purging is when a person […]
Video: Navigating Food, Family and Social Challenges During the Holidays
Navigating Food, Family and Social Challenges During the Holiday Season with Mackenzie Reeser, MPH, RDN, LDN Fri, Dec 11th | 12pm-1pm CT In this FREE webinar, Director of Nutrition Services, Mackenzie Reeser, MPH, RDN, LDN, talks about the following challenges we may be facing in the coming weeks: Food – Foods you may find challenging because […]
CE Webinar: Understanding & Treating Eating Disorders with Storytelling & Metaphor
Understanding and Treating Eating Disorders with Storytelling and Metaphor: Thursday, Oct 22nd | 11:00am – 1:00pm CT In this didactic and experiential presentation, case studies and clinical examples will be given to show how imagery and metaphor can be effective catalysts in bringing about transformation in disordered eating patterns and in healing eating disorder wounds. […]
The Importance of Supported Lunches
It was once believed that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. With young children, that may still be the case as they head off to school. Breakfast helps fuel the brain and prepare it for learning. As we get older, however, it is becoming more clear that lunch is the most important […]
Treatment for Drug Abuse and Eating Disorders
When you suffer from substance abuse and a co-occurring condition such as an eating disorder, you need treatment for dual diagnosis. A dual diagnosis treats both issues simultaneously, helping you achieve healing for your whole body and emotional mindset. To recover from one, you must also recover from the other. It’s this integrative approach to healing that […]
Deciding on Eating Disorder Treatment Nashville
Eating disorders are serious health conditions that require professional medical and psychological care in order to recover from successfully. Individuals with disrupted eating habits often suffer physically, mentally, emotionally, and even socially. Often, this inhibits that person’s ability to concentrate and enjoy many aspects of his or her life. So to overcome the suffering and […]
Benefits of an Anorexia Treatment Program
Eating disorders like all mental and physical illnesses can affect anyone at any time. Anorexia especially, is a dangerous condition. When a person is anorexic, they deny their body the nutrients it needs to function properly. Due to the lack of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein, organs shut down, and the body as a whole […]
