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Can you be addicted to exercise?

Can you be addicted to exercise?

Exercise is an important part of health and wellness for both the body and mind. For years, it’s been...
What is intersectionality?

The importance of intersectionality in eating disorder treatment and research

Eating disorders affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, cultures, weights, sizes, and...
Therapy for eating disorders

Therapy for eating disorders

Overcoming an eating disorder can be a long and challenging journey. But it doesn't have to be taken alone...
Distress tolerance skills

Learning to develop distress tolerance skills

Life can be challenging, as it’s full of ups and downs, meaning most people will have to navigate through...
Toxic diet culture

Diet culture is rooted in racism, white supremacy, and colonialism

Toxic diet culture is a pervasive and insidious influence on our lives. Many people may recognize its...
Heart issues from bulimia nervosa

Can your heart recover from bulimia?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by a cycle of restricting food, binging, and...
What to do if you feel like binge eating

What to do if you feel like binge eating

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States, with an estimated 2.8...
Bulimia recovery stages

What are the stages in bulimia recovery?

If you've decided the time is right to enter treatment for your eating disorder, you're probably wondering...
Medical trauma and eating disorders

The link between medical trauma and eating disorders

When people think of traumatic events, they likely think of a one-time terrifying or disturbing event, such...
Interventions for anorexia nervosa

What interventions are effective for individuals with anorexia nervosa?

If you have a friend or family member living with anorexia nervosa (AN), you are probably wondering how you...
Bulimia and anemia

Treating bulimia and anemia

Bulimia and anemia tend to coexist. Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a type of eating disorder involving restricting...
Similarities between anorexia nervosa and orthorexia

The similarities between anorexia nervosa and orthorexia

Anorexia nervosa (AN) and orthorexia nervosa (ON) can often be confused with each other due to the similar...
Blind weigh-in

Blind weigh-ins and how to say "no" to being weighed

Getting weighed and having your blood pressure taken are often the first two things you do when you go to...
How to stop stress eating

How to stop stress eating

Life can get stressful, and everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress. Unfortunately, many people...
Eating disorder symptoms

Eating disorder symptoms

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect more people than breast cancer, HIV, and...
Grief and eating disorders

The relationship between grief and eating disorders

Experiencing a significant loss, whether you lose a loved one, relationship, passion, job, or home, can...
Eating disorder awareness

Eating disorder awareness

Eating disorders are believed to affect at least nine percent of the population worldwide, with an...
Body-neutral affirmations

22 body neutral affirmations

Loving how your body looks can feel difficult or impossible when living in a cultural environment where...
Can bulimia cause high cholesterol?

Can bulimia cause high cholesterol?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) causes many short-term physical effects. However, long-ranging health concerns are...
Antidepressants and bulimia

Antidepressants and bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a debilitating and dangerous eating disorder that can lead to numerous health...
Bulimia facts and statistics

Bulimia facts and statistics

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by a recurrent cycle of binging and purging...
How to be an anti-racist eating disorder therapist

How to be anti-racist as an eating disorder therapist

Eating disorder treatment tends to mirror society in many ways, including the history and prevalence of...
Telling your parents you have bulimia

How to tell your parents you have bulimia

If you've been struggling with eating, binging, and purging behaviors, or a poor body image, you may have...
Orthorexia and bulimia

The relationship between orthorexia and bulimia

Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a more recently acknowledged disorder. While yet to be recognized by the DSM...
Bulimia nervosa in men

Bulimia nervosa in men

Bulimia nervosa (BN) may be one of the most widely-recognized eating disorders in the United States...
Exposure therapy for eating disorders

Exposure therapy for eating disorders

Exposure therapy is a type of therapy used to treat eating disorders, phobias, and anxiety. It is typically...
PTSD and eating disorders

PTSD and eating disorders

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorders commonly co-occur, which can complicate recovery...
Creating an anti-diet culture at home

Creating a body-positive and anti-diet culture at home

Let’s face it—diet culture is everywhere, from food labels and advertisements to TV and social media...
Compulsion and eating disorders

Compulsion and eating disorders

Do you sometimes feel the urge to eat large quantities of food or exercise excessively, to cope with...
Bulimia recovery at home

Tips for recovering from bulimia nervosa at home

Although experiencing bulimia nervosa (BN), a serious eating disorder, can be challenging and scary, many...
Cheat meals linked to eating disorders in teens and young adults

Cheat meals linked to eating disorders in teens and young adults

A new study published by the Journal of Eating Disorders has found a connection between "cheat meals"...

What causes eating disorders?

When you or one of your loved ones is suffering from an eating disorder, it may be tempting to look for...

Types of eating disorders

There are many different types of eating disorders, each with its own unique set of challenges in treatment...
Using self-compassion and radical acceptance to overcome perfectionism in eating disorder recovery

Using self-compassion and radical acceptance to overcome perfectionism in eating disorder recovery

Perfectionism is a trait many people can have and is associated with eating disorders. And often...

Supplements and medication misuse

It can be tempting to look for a quick fix if you’re struggling with thoughts about your weight or have...
Diabetes and eating disorders

Diabetes and eating disorders

Diabetes and eating disorders are both serious conditions that can negatively affect a person’s physical...
Complex trauma and eating disorders

Complex trauma and eating disorders

You may be familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is an anxiety disorder that results...
Disproving the obesity paradox: Why it’s not a paradox at all

Disproving the obesity paradox: Why it’s not a paradox at all

The “obesity paradox” is not only a fatphobic and stigmatizing term, but it’s also misleading since...
How body positivity can exclude trans people

How body positivity can exclude trans people

Although some people find hope, acceptance, and empowerment within the body positive movement...

Learn about eating disorder treatment

There’s a reason people refer to eating disorder recovery as a journey. The path to getting well is...

“Perfecting” perfection - uncovering problematic celebrity photoshopping

Perfection does not exist; therefore, it is an unattainable standard. Why are we so focused on labeling...
12 non-diet New Year’s resolutions

12 non-diet New Year’s resolutions

With the winter holidays just around the corner, you may have begun....
Why you shouldn’t ring in the new year with a diet

Why you shouldn’t ring in the new year with a diet

As we approach the holidays, you may feel pressure to kick the new...

Aftercare for eating disorders

When you approach the end of your residential or partial hospital program...

What is comorbidity?

You may have heard the term comorbidity when learning more about...

What to look for in an eating disorder therapist

Seeking treatment for an eating disorder can help you to overcome body...

Normalizing weight gain after anorexia recovery

Many individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN) struggle with an intense...

Bulimia’s impact on your sleep

Bulimia nervosa (BN) can have a significant impact on numerous aspects of...

Helpful interventions for eating disorders

If you suspect your loved one is suffering from an eating disorder, it can...

Eating disorder complications on your health

It’s common for those with eating disorders to believe they are not “sick...

Disordered eating vs. eating disorder

While disordered eating and an eating disorder share many risk factors, signs...

Trauma-informed care for eating disorders

There is a strong link between eating disorders, like anorexia nervosa...

Examining ARFID vs. anorexia

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and anorexia nervosa (AN) share...

8 foods that boost serotonin

Knowing how to increase your serotonin levels can have several benefits to...

Cognitive behavioral therapy for anorexia

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the leading evidence-based...
6 tips for redirecting and deflecting discussions about weight and diet

6 tips for redirecting and deflecting discussions about weight and diet

We live in a culture in which diet culture is extremely pervasive. We...
19 tips for meal planning during eating disorder recovery

19 tips for meal planning during eating disorder recovery

Returning home after an eating disorder treatment program can feel...
Group therapy for eating disorders

Group therapy for eating disorders

Group therapy is a type of treatment used to treat many mental health...
What to look for in a quality eating disorder treatment program

What to look for in a quality eating disorder treatment program

With so many eating disorder treatment programs available today, both...
Eating disorders in the military population

Eating disorders in the military population

Eating disorders affect the military population, due in part to the...
8 helpful tips for navigating eating disorder recovery during the holidays

8 helpful tips for navigating eating disorder recovery during the holidays

Eating disorder recovery is full of ups and downs, successes and setbacks, and...
HAES in the LGBTQ+ community

HAES in the LGBTQ+ community

The LGBTQ+ community, much like the rest of our Western society, is rife with anti...
Eating disorders and neurodivergence

Eating disorders and neurodivergence

Eating disorders commonly occur in neurodivergent individuals, such as those...

Psychological causes of bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a psychiatric disorder that involves recurrent episodes...

Does bulimia cause hearing loss?

Most people are familiar with the digestive system complications bulimia...

How to safely manage weight in bulimia recovery

When in bulimia recovery, or after recovering from another eating disorder...

How to prevent a laxative overdose

Laxatives are helpful when used occasionally to alleviate constipation. But...

Laxatives and stomach cramps

While laxatives may relieve constipation associated with some illnesses, such as...

The relationship between bulimia and anxiety

Co-occurring mental health conditions are common among individuals who live with...

Borderline personality disorder and anorexia nervosa

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and eating disorders, such as anorexia...

Why does bulimia cause broken blood vessels?

Attempts at vomiting put extra pressure on the blood vessels of the...

How to stop late night eating

If you find yourself frequently binging in the evening hours, you may be wondering...

Study reveals Americans’ dieting habits in 2022

We surveyed more than 900 Americans to find out about their experience and history with dieting.

Most popular self-care activity in each state

We surveyed more than 800 Americans to ask if they make time for self-care, and what it looks like for them.

Differences between anorexia and anorexia nervosa

The two terms “anorexia” and “anorexia nervosa” have different meanings. When...

What is bulimia bloat?

Bulimia bloat refers to the distended belly that commonly occurs in people who...

Which digestive problems does bulimia cause?

‍Bulimia nervosa (BN) affects as many as 300 women per 100,000 women between the...

How long can the body go without food?

Just how long can the body go without food? And what are the implications...

How to tell if you have an eating disorder

Following a balanced way of eating that provides the body with the fuel and...

Bulimia during pregnancy: What to expect

Pregnancy can be momentous and miraculous, but can bulimia affect...

Bulimia and alcohol addiction

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder associated with multiple negative...

How does anorexia nervosa affect mental health?

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder that leads to a fixation on...

Why does bulimia shaking occur?

Shaking, or trembling, can sometimes occur after purging in individuals with...

What to expect when getting binge eating disorder help

You’ve finally decided to get professional help for your binge eating disorder...

Can stomach ulcers develop from bulimia?

The connection between bulimia and stomach ulcers is due to stomach...

Anorexia's effect on your organs

All organs are affected by anorexia nervosa (AN) and starvation, some...

Bulimia nervosa and thyroid issues

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by binging and...

When is overeating or emotional eating an eating disorder?

Most people have some sort of emotional eating trigger. Eating becomes a way...
Why listing calories on menus can be harmful

Why listing calories on menus can be harmful

England recently passed a policy requiring all restaurants, cafes, and takeaways...
Weight stigma in healthcare settings

Weight stigma in healthcare settings

Weight stigma, which is often referred to as weight bias, is discrimination...

Why does anorexia bloating occur?

Bloating is something that can occur in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and cause...

Women's eating disorder treatment

Women are statistically the most affected demographic when it comes to eating...

Why using the word obese is a problem

How often have you seen in the news a proclamation that “obesity is the largest...

Why anorexia causes bruising

Bruising in the body results from outside pressure to the skin and tissue, such as a...

Why am I eating so much?

Anyone can have a complicated relationship with food, particularly in American culture...

What is thin privilege?

Thin privilege describes the advantages that thinner people have because they meet...
Stress-induced anorexia

What is stress-induced anorexia?

People with anorexia nervosa (AN) often experience high anxiety and stress levels...

What is the restricting type of anorexia?

Anorexia nervosa restricting type describes someone who restricts their food intake...
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Anorexia

What causes anorexia nervosa?

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a very serious eating disorder, second only to opioid use as the...

What are the long term effects of anorexia?

In individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN), some may experience its effects in the...

The dangers of anorexiant diet pills

Anorexiant diet pills have increased dangers for those with an eating disorder. There...

Signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious illness that may manifest in several ways...

Is anorexia a disease?

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is not a disease. A disease is when there is a harmful change in...

Anorexia nervosa statistics: gender, race and socioeconomics

When examining anorexia statistics, or eating disorder rates in general, the results...

What is anorexia nervosa (AN)?

More than 28 million Americans, or roughly 9% of the population, will experience...
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Binge eating disorder

Why am I eating so much?

Anyone can have a complicated relationship with food, particularly in American culture...

What causes binge eating disorder?

Since it was first officially recognized in 2013, binge eating disorder (BED) has...

Understanding the connection of dopamine and binge eating

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter the brain produces. The nervous system uses dopamine...

Signs and symptoms of binge eating disorder

The prevalence of binge eating disorder (BED) is on the rise in the US, with an...

BED of low frequency and/or limited duration

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United...

What is binge eating disorder (BED)?

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States...
How food insecurity can lead to binge eating disorder

How food insecurity can lead to binge eating disorder

There are many known risk factors for eating disorders, such as a history...
Binge eating disorder and the trauma of weight stigma

Binge eating disorder and the trauma of weight stigma

Someone who is struggling with binge eating disorder experiences recurring...
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Body image

Body image problems and solutions: chasing unrealistic beauty standards

Over the last 100 years, the notion of what qualifies as attractive has varied...

How to deal with and overcome body insecurity

Your body image is how you see your own body, and how you feel about what you perceive...
The racist history of fatphobia and weight stigma

The racist history of fatphobia and weight stigma

Fatphobia and weight stigma are insidious forces in our society. Fatphobia...
The devastating effects of Instagram and body image

The devastating effects of Instagram and body image

A recent study has revealed that social media apps, such as Instagram and...
Improving your body image in bulimia recovery

Improving your body image in bulimia recovery

Improving body image is one of many individuals’ most challenging parts of bulimia...
How gender dysphoria affects body image

How gender dysphoria affects body image

‍Gender presentation, identity, and body image are inherently linked. This...
Healthism: When a focus on healthy living becomes problematic

Healthism: When a focus on healthy living becomes problematic

Healthism refers to a set of attitudes and beliefs that health is the most...
What is body neutrality and why is it important in eating disorder recovery?

What is body neutrality and why is it important in eating disorder recovery?

Body neutrality is a body image movement that is slowly replacing body...
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Bulimia

What is non-purging bulimia?

Non-purging bulimia is a type of bulimia nervosa (BN) in which excessive exercise...

What causes bulimia nervosa?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious eating disorder that has many different causes, which...

Signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious illness that can be life threatening when left un...

How to tell your loved ones you have bulimia

Telling your loved ones, family, or parents that you have bulimia nervosa (BN) can...

How to talk about bulimia nervosa

When you’re living with an eating disorder, like bulimia nervosa (BN), you can get...

How to stop bulimia

Bulimia nervosa is a complex eating disorder that often comes with feelings of...
woman by window

What is bulimia nervosa (BN)?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder that affects between 0.5% and 1.5% of...
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Eating disorders

Types of eating disorders

There are many different types of eating disorders, each with its own unique set of challenges in treatment...

Unpacking the fear of eating in front of others

For many of us, sharing meals with others or going out to eat are the primary ways...

The differences between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa (BN) and anorexia nervosa (AN) are two of the most well-known...

Comparing bulimia and binge eating disorder

Bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) are two different eating disorders...
What causes an eating disorder: A biopsychosocial perspective

What causes an eating disorder: A biopsychosocial perspective

Eating disorders are complex and severe psychiatric illnesses that can...
Signs a loved one may be at risk of an eating disorder relapse

Signs a loved one may be at risk of an eating disorder relapse

Recovery is a lifelong process for those who have struggled or...
8 eating disorder myths

8 eating disorder myths

Many misconceptions about eating disorders are stigmatizing and harmful to those...
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Anorexia issues

Why does anorexia bloating occur?

Bloating is something that can occur in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and cause...

Why anorexia causes bruising

Bruising in the body results from outside pressure to the skin and tissue, such as a...

What are the effects of anorexia on teeth and oral health?

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a mental health disorder that can lead to...

Mental health and physical medical complications of anorexia nervosa

Individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa (AN) are in danger of developing a...

Understanding yellow skin in anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious medical condition that can cause damage to the...
Anorexia hands

How anorexia nervosa affects your hands

You may not realize that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa (AN) can affect every part of the human body...

Does anorexia cause parotid gland swelling?

Anorexia nervosa (AN) does cause parotid gland swelling, particularly if AN is...

Anorexia’s effect on hair growth

One body system, among others, that anorexia nervosa (AN) impacts is the...
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BED issues

What is binge eating, and how does it affect the body?

Binge eating is when a person eats a large amount of food quickly in one sitting...
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Bulimia issues

How bulimia can (permanently) affect your teeth

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious psychiatric disorder that involves frequent...

What are the complications of bulimia?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) can be a particularly difficult disorder to endure, both...

The relationship between bulimia, skin, and acne

The dehydration and malnutrition that can occur in those with bulimia nervosa can do...

Is there a relationship between bulimia, acid reflux, and GERD?

Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are medical conditions that...

Is hair loss a symptom of bulimia nervosa?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder that can lead to many medical comp...

How does bulimia affect the jaw?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder that affects many parts of the body, incl...

How bulimia affects your period

Bulimia nervosa (BN) may cause changes in your menstrual cycle, or period. It has...

How bulimia affects your knuckles

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious eating disorder, in which people engage in eating...
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Co-occurring disorders

How to stop anxiety eating

If you turn to food when you’re feeling stressed or anxious, you’re not...

Understanding depression and eating disorders

When someone enters treatment for an eating disorder, it is important they receive...

Treating ARFID and autism

ARFID, which stands for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, is an eating disorder...

The relationship between anxiety, depression, and overeating

Our memories surrounding food date back to some of our earliest needs and em...

The relationship between anorexia nervosa and anxiety disorders

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder in which individuals are concerned about...

The relationship between ADHD and binge eating disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorder (BED)...

How does OCD and eating disorders interact

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders are two distinctive conditions...
Food aversion and OCD

Food aversion and OCD

When we think of eating disorders, we often imagine someone who has anorexia nervosa...
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How to help

Women's eating disorder treatment

Women are statistically the most affected demographic when it comes to eating...

Treatment of eating disorder in teen girls

Eating disorders are serious conditions that can affect anyone at any age. How...

Eating disorder treatment programs for male teens

Eating disorders can be very distressing for teen boys, and may have detr...

Eating disorder treatment programs for men

Men are affected by eating disorders like any other gender. Millions of men struggle...

Eating disorder treatment programs for LGBTQIA+ people

Eating disorders are common in the LGBTQIA+ community. Research has consistently...

How to help a friend with an eating disorder

When someone you care about is struggling with an eating disorder, it can be difficult...

Eating disorder treatment programs for children

Eating disorders among children are very serious, and can be potentially life...
How to help someone with an eating disorder

How to help someone with an eating disorder

If you are concerned a loved one has an eating disorder, we understand you...
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Nutrition counseling

What is diet culture?

You’ve probably heard of the term “diet culture” if you’ve spent any time immersed in...

Nutrition counseling

Nutrition counseling is a form of eating disorder treatment that is part of a...

Learning the intuitive eating principles

Intuitive eating is an approach to eating based on responding to the body’s...

Is it bad to eat at night?

You might have heard that it’s somehow harmful to eat late at night. Diet culture...
Why we should avoid labeling food as good or bad

Why we should avoid labeling food as good or bad

Have you ever referred to certain foods as “bad” or “good?” Maybe you say things...
What is intuitive eating?

What is intuitive eating?

Intuitive eating is an eating practice that involves listening to your body’s hunger...
Strategies for grocery shopping in eating disorder recovery

Strategies for grocery shopping in eating disorder recovery

After you’ve finished a higher level of care like inpatient eating...
Is intermittent fasting disordered eating?

Is intermittent fasting disordered eating?

Intermittent fasting is a relatively popular diet regimen involving periods of...
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OSFED

What causes atypical anorexia nervosa?

Atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) is a serious eating disorder that shares many of...

Signs and symptoms of atypical bulimia nervosa

The signs and symptoms of atypical bulimia nervosa (ABN) are similar to those...

Atypical anorexia nervosa symptoms

Atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) shares many of the same characteristics as anorexia...

What is purging disorder?

Purging disorder is an eating disorder that involves purging to lose weight or change...
Night eating syndrome

What is night eating syndrome?

Night eating syndrome (NES) is a sleep-related eating disorder where a person eats more food at night than...

How to stop eating at night

Night eating syndrome is characterized by recurrent episodes of night eating...

What is atypical anorexia nervosa?

While atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) may share characteristics of anorexia nervosa...

What is atypical bulimia nervosa?

Atypical bulimia nervosa (ABN) is a form of bulimia nervosa (BN) that affects...
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Self help

Self-help and eating disorder treatment

Human resolve can be a formidable force in any endeavor. Recovering from an...

United states of burnout

A new report from Within Health finds which cities are the most burned out, and...
Why you should ditch the “new year, new you” mentality

Why you should ditch the “new year, new you” mentality

It’s that time of year again. Everyone is making New Year’s resolutions, even...
How to thrive during the holidays while recovering from an eating disorder

How to thrive during the holidays while recovering from an eating disorder

The holidays are just around the corner, and given the rollout of vaccines...
How to overcome shame in eating disorder recovery

How to overcome shame in eating disorder recovery

Shame is extremely common among people struggling with eating disorders...
How to shop for clothes in eating disorder recovery

How to shop for clothes in eating disorder recovery

It’s natural to gain or lose some weight during eating disorder treatment as...
Exercising during eating disorder recovery

Can you exercise during eating disorder recovery?

Exercise is a great way to promote physical, mental, and emotional well...
Can gardening aid in eating disorder recovery?

Can gardening aid in eating disorder recovery?

Professionally guided gardening, or horticultural therapy, is a type of therapy...
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Therapy

Exposure therapy for eating disorders

Exposure therapy for eating disorders

Exposure therapy is a type of therapy used to treat eating disorders, phobias, and anxiety. It is typically...

Self-help and eating disorder treatment

Human resolve can be a formidable force in any endeavor. Recovering from an...

Medical nutrition therapy for eating disorder recovery

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based treatment option for eating...

Group therapy for eating disorder treatment

Eating disorders affect everyone, with research estimating that nine percent of...
Family-based therapy for eating disorders

Family-based therapy for treating eating disorders

Family therapy is an umbrella term for many different therapies involving family members and their loved ones.

Exposure therapy for eating disorder treatment

Exposure therapy is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) originally developed...

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for eating disorders

Dialectical behavior therapy can effectively treat eating disorders by teaching...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for eating disorders

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological treatment for eating...
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Treatment

Learn about eating disorder treatment

There’s a reason people refer to eating disorder recovery as a journey. The path to getting well is...

Exercise addiction treatment & recovery

Exercise addiction is an eating disorder that can do serious damage to the body, with up...

Night eating syndrome treatment

Night eating syndrome (NES) is a highly disruptive eating disorder affecting as many as...

Treatment of pregorexia, pregnancy-related eating disorders

Pregnancy-related eating disorders, also called pregorexia, encompass any eating disorders...

Orthorexia treatment plan

Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a serious eating disorder that can be very tricky to detect, as...

Diabulimia treatment & recovery

Diabulimia is a complex eating disorder that involves the deliberate underuse or...

How to find anorexia nervosa treatment options

Treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN) may involve a cohesive multidisciplinary team consisting...

How to find a bulimia nervosa treatment plan

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a dangerous and potentially deadly disorder, affecting more than...
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UFED

Unspecified feeding or eating disorders (UFED)

UFED stands for unspecified feeding and eating disorder. This diagnosis applies...

What is rumination disorder?

Rumination disorder, also referred to as rumination syndrome, is a rare and...
Chew and spit disorder

Chew and spit disorder (CHSP)

While some people with eating disorders strictly limit their food intake, and others struggle with...