Eating Disorders and the Toll They Take on the Skin

Eating disorders can significantly impact your overall health and well-being, but did you know that they can also greatly affect your skin? Eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia can cause many skin issues, from acne to hair loss. Let’s review some of the most common skin problems that can occur due to eating disorders […]

Can Eating Disorders Come and Go?

While on the path to eating disorder recovery, many people often ask themselves or their medical professional whether their disorder can return. Some people wonder about their eating disorder coming back later in life, while others wonder if it can return while on the road to recovery. What you must understand is that recovery is […]

Who Is At Risk for Developing an Eating Disorder?

Am I, or someone I love, at risk of developing an eating disorder? This isn’t a question we ask ourselves to explore dark possibilities but to avoid them. After all, when it comes to potential problems, awareness is key. We can stop an eating disorder before it starts. And we can save ourselves—or our loved […]

Is Feeling Guilty After Eating an Eating Disorder?

You’ve laid out a delicious meal, selected your favorite protein, loaded up with some delicious freshly baked bread, added some melty cheese for good measure, and eaten everything in sight. After you take the last bite, the little voice in the back of your head maliciously says, “you shouldn’t have done that. Now you have […]

5 Important Statistics on Anorexia Nervosa

Eating disorders have become increasingly common across many demographics, affecting more people than ever. However, the stigma surrounding conditions such as anorexia nervosa continues to make it difficult to discuss and help those suffering from it properly. While it’s one of the most common eating disorders, most people may not know the true severity of […]

Is Stress Eating Considered to Be a Disorder?

Stress plagues us all, coming up at seemingly the worst times and affecting our daily lives. There are many healthy ways to deal with stress, from support groups to hobbies and even just hanging out with friends. Some of the effects of stress lead individuals to turn to food for comfort. While this may seem […]

Body Image, Body Checking, and Body Avoidance: Obstacles for Eating Disorder Recovery

A common stumbling block on the road to eating disorder recovery is ongoing negative body image thoughts. Even after someone has progressed towards recovery by significantly decreasing their eating disorder behaviors and repairing their relationship with food, negative body image concerns commonly remain. Negative body image thoughts can trigger someone working on eating disorder recovery […]

How to Differentiate Picky Eating from Eating Disorders

Many parents know the struggle of getting their children to eat nutritious foods all too well. Most of the time, they can get them to eat their fruits and veggies with a little coaxing and negotiations, leaving all right with their ongoing development. However, in some cases, these bouts of picky eating could signify something […]

Can Adults Develop an Eating Disorder?

Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are the problems of teenagers. Or at least it can seem that way. The reality, of course, is that anyone can develop an eating disorder, regardless of age. Today we’ll look at what researchers and experts in the field of eating disorders can tell us about eating disorders in adults, […]

How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder

If someone you love suffers with an eating disorder, they’re lucky to have you. You’re here, reading this article because you care. And there’s nothing more meaningful for a person hoping to overcome an eating disorder than a supportive friend or family member. Today we’ll talk about a few effective ways you can help. Believe […]