Eating Disorders: A Problem For Males Too
Posted on: September 7th, 2017
It’s a common misconception that eating disorders only effect females. In recent years anorexia, bulimia and especially binge- eating disorder has been on the rise among males. Boys as young as eight are being diagnosed with anorexia and a staggering 40% of… Continue reading
Mindfulness: A Part of Eating Disorder Treatment
Posted on: August 3rd, 2017
Mindfulness is a concept that’s become useful in many aspects of life. There’s mindful parenting, mindful communication, mindful leadership and something of great interest to me — mindful eating.
In the simplest terms mindfulness is being conscious or aware of… Continue reading
Gyms & Eating Disorders
Posted on: July 9th, 2017
As mentioned before in this blog – eating disorder awareness has improved in recent years, but there’s still much to do in terms of educating the public. Of course, those suffering with eating disorders need fundamental knowledge so they can identify common symptoms and… Continue reading
Managing Eating Disorders During the Summer
Posted on: June 5th, 2017
Many of us look forward to summertime. Relaxing with friends on the beach or by the pool, enjoying cookouts, wearing shorts, tank tops and bathing suits, but for those with eating disorders summer can be a real source of anxiety. It’s a… Continue reading
Eating Disorders & Sleep Deprivation
Posted on: May 4th, 2017
Those of us who have tried to function on very little sleep or have had bouts of insomnia understand how difficult it can be. Sleep deprivation begins as a nuisance — affecting concentration and causing irritability — but eventually leads to speaking… Continue reading
