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Understanding Depression vs Anxiety
As mental health awareness grows, more individuals are recognizing multiple conditions may be present at one time. Depression and anxiety often go hand-in-hand—but these conditions are also closely tied to disordered eating behaviors. Depression vs. Anxiety: How They...
Understanding Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia
In a culture saturated with filtered images and perfection-driven algorithms, many are silently struggling with how they see themselves. The pressure to look a certain way can fuel distorted self-perceptions, leading to serious mental health concerns like body...
Understanding the Differences Between Anorexia and Bulimia
If you're navigating the challenges of an eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia, you're not alone. These conditions, while distinct, share common threads that can make daily life feel overwhelming. Dispelling myths about these conditions, understanding how they are...
The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Perfectionism
Many people grappling with eating disorders also struggle with perfectionism. It's the voice pushing for flawlessness in every aspect of life, including food, body image, and self-worth. Understanding how perfectionism contributes to disordered eating is key to real...
Understanding Bulimia vs Binge Eating Disorder
There are many misconceptions surrounding eating disorders as well as their signs and symptoms. In this blog post, we offer a comparison between two commonly confused conditions; bulimia and binge eating disorder. With binge eating disorder being the most commonly...
Understanding the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety
If you’ve been feeling constantly on edge, struggling to sleep, snapping at loved ones, or battling a relentless sense of worry that just won’t quit—you’re not alone. These experiences could be signs of stress, anxiety, or both, and while they’re common, they’re not...
Eating Disorder Treatment for Athletes
Athletes face unique pressures that can contribute to eating disorders, including body dysmorphia. Sports with aesthetic or weight requirements see higher rates of these concerns. In this article, we will explore common eating disorders in athletes, warning signs,...
What is Nutrition Therapy?
Nutrition therapy promotes overall well-being by addressing nutritional demands that benefit both physical and mental health. By focusing on specific nutritional techniques and thoughts around food, it assists people in managing chronic diseases, increasing energy,...
Understanding the Eating Disorder Treatment Journey
When someone is healing from an eating disorder, they frequently hear terms like "recovery," "in recovery," and "fully recovered"—each with its own meaning and associations. Although these terms are regularly used, they can be confusing for both patients and their...
Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder During the Holidays
During the holiday season, shame and guilt around food can intensify, often triggering binge eating episodes. Celebrations and abundant meals may lead to feelings of loss of control, followed by regret and self-criticism. Tackling binge eating requires understanding...