Posts by kirby@sachsmarketinggroup.com
The Story of One, The Strength of Many A Heroin Addict’s Salvation
At Breathe Life Healing Centers, we hear amazing stories of strength from recovering addicts all the time. But every once in a while, a story sticks with you. This past week, a story about a heroin addict has captured our minds and our hearts. The man known today as “Pops” was once one of most…
Read MoreWhat is Bulimia?
Bulimia Defined Bulimia Nervosa or “Bulimia” is a serious health condition, mental illness, and problem that can take a toll on your body. People with bulimia will eat large quantities of food (binging) and then try to overcompensate by vomiting, fasting, exercising excessively, taking laxatives or diuretics. During the “binge” stage of bulimia, people feel…
Read MoreBulimia Causes
What is Bulimia? Bulimia Nervosa or known as “bulimia” is an eating disorder that can have negative health consequences or be life-threatening. Someone with bulimia will consume larger than normal amounts of food in a short period of time and then compensate for it by using unhealthy measures such as purging, diet aids, diuretics, laxatives,…
Read MoreTreatment for Bulimia
What is Bulimia? Bulimia Nervosa or “bulimia” is a life-threatening disorder where people will consume large amounts of food and then use unhealthy measures to compensate for their “binge” session such as purging, diet aids, diuretics, enemas, laxatives or other diet aids. The first stage of bulimia is the “binge” stage where the person consumes…
Read MoreAnorexia Versus Bulimia
Anorexia Versus Bulimia In this article we cover you will learn the difference between Anorexia and Bulimia, what their main symptoms are and possible treatments. Let’s get started. What is Anorexia Anorexia Nervosa or better known as “anorexia” is a debilitating disorder that causes someone to obsess and worry about their weight to the point…
Read MoreBulimia
Bulimia Today we are going to discuss another serious eating disorder: Bulimia Nervosa. Eating disorder terms get thrown around a lot, whether socially or in the media and the gravity of how dangerous they are can get lost. I’m here to talk about what bulimia is and what it isn’t. The first part of…
Read More“Wake Up and Smell the Oreos”: Taking a Look at Food Addiction
Since when do Oreos make national news? Since news sources like Time, the Washington Post, Forbes, ABC News, Today.com and many more all published articles this month on recent research that Oreos may be just as addictive – or more so – than cocaine. “What?” you may be thinking. True, it’s hard to resist dunking…
Read MoreCelebrating National LGBT History Month
At Breathe Life Healing Centers, we are proud that our doors open to everyone who seeks help. This month, in honor of October being LGBT History Month, we’re especially thinking of our friends who struggle with addiction, trauma and binge eating who are also members of the LGBT community. For LGBT clients who come to…
Read MoreAffordable Care Act Provides Access to Treatment
It certainly is a significant time to be involved in health and wellness. With the government shutdown finally ended, and looking forward to America’s future in health care, here at Breathe Life we are excited about the opportunities the Affordable Care Act will provide. Admission into Breathe Life is based on insurance. Unfortunately, without insurance,…
Read MoreSeptember is Recovery Month! What Does that Mean?
The end of September marks the end of National Recovery Month. For these 30 days, the nation acknowledges, supports and celebrates the bravery and strength of former addicts who got alcohol addiction treatment and are now living clean. But for those of us who have never known a recovering addict (or don’t realize we do),…
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