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At any given time, several million people suffer from an eating disorder, particularly women between the ages of 12 to 35. The eating disorder definition includes several types of conditions, all of which involve an unhealthy relationship with food and weight. If you struggle with an eating disorder, don’t panic. Our women’s only eating disorder…
The term “eating disorder” relates to a wide variety of conditions. These are complicated mental health conditions, and while they are challenging to go through, it is vital to recognize that they are not the individual’s fault. There are a multitude of eating disorder causes. For information about the causes of an eating disorder, or…
Today, people use the term “clean eating” to describe a healthy diet. However, as with most healthy eating trends, there is a dark side that you may not have considered. While many people use the term clean eating to describe a beneficial eating form, it can also spiral into a clean eating disorder, causing a…
Recently, many celebrities have spoken about the struggles that they’ve had with their body image and eating disorders and eventually attending an eating disorder treatment center. The concern of these celebrities is one that is shared around the country, as eating disorders are severe mental illnesses that commonly affect women and girls. It’s vital to…
There is a common misconception in modern society that women need to be tall, skinny, and perfect in order to be loveable. We’re bombarded by photoshopped images in magazines, movies, and tv stars who seem to be able to eat as much as they want while retaining the perfect body-type. Unfortunately, this leads to many…
As you’re moving through life, you may begin to ask, “Do I have an eating disorder, and if so, what can I do about it?” These questions don’t necessarily have an easy answer, and it can be challenging to ask. However, if you’re nervous, anxious, or scared, you should know that these emotions are normal.…