Eating Disorders

If there’s one thing that’s collective across most holidays, it’s the food! People tend to eat bigger portions and higher-calorie foods over the holidays, which can lead to the all-too-common holiday weight gain. But for someone who is in recovery from an eating disorder, the holidays may look very different. Staying on track with your…

Eating Disorders (EDs) are serious illnesses that have the highest death rates among all mental health conditions. Every 62 minutes, someone dies as a direct result of an eating disorder. Despite the prevalence of EDs, these diseases are still largely misunderstood. Sadly, the myths and misconceptions surrounding eating disorders can do more harm than good.…

Is it possible to completely recover from an Eating Disorder (ED) like anorexia or bulimia? The answer is not a simple yes or no. It’s more complex than this. You can heal from an eating disorder, but you must still be mindful of the thoughts and behaviors associated with your ED. These negative feelings may…

Most people binge from time to time, especially during the holidays. But binging on a regular basis can put your health at risk by increasing body fat, disrupting hunger regulation, and impairing brain function. There’s also another problem with overeating – it’s a red flag for binge eating disorder (BED). While not everyone who binges…

Anorexia Nervosa or known as “Anorexia” is a life-threatening disease that causes someone to obsess about their weight and slim figure to the point of not eating or severely reducing their calorie intake. Someone suffering from anorexia will use extreme measures in order to maintain a low body weight such as laxatives, purging, diuretics, diet…

Anorexia Nervosa or “Anorexia” is a debilitating disorder that causes a person to become obsessed with being thin, losing weight and maintaining a slim figure. They will do whatever it takes to remain this way despite the negative health consequences that are associated with it. Anorexia takes over your mind to the point that the…

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…

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,…

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…