Warning: This blog will discuss eating disorders and eating disorder behaviors which could be triggering Netflix original movie To The Bone starring big names like Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves is in the middle of controversy and it hasn’t started streaming yet. The trailer was recently released which depicted the struggles of a young woman...Read More

There’s an old story about people who expect to feel different after just one workout. After spending a few minutes on the treadmill, they run to the mirror hoping to see a drastic change in the way their body looks. Of course, just a few minutes on the treadmill or participating in any exercise is...Read More

Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder among adults in America. Recovery from binge eating disorder takes time and careful treatment to assess physical, mental, and spiritual health. First, you need to recognize that your binge eating episodes are out of your control. Eating disorders are highly stigmatized and shamed in society because...Read More

Disordered eating behaviors don’t always lead to an eating disorder. They can cause problems in one’s physical as well as psychological relationship to food, which can have long term effects. Food doesn’t have to be a debilitating part of your life. Instead, it can be empowering. Eat Everything, In Moderation We are prone to using...Read More

“You are what you eat”. This sentiment is no more true than in the world of virtual personality display on social media. Social media platforms like Instagram offer users a unique opportunity to curate their life and make it public for the world to see. Personalities, social justice issues, online stores, artistic topics, and more...Read More

Food can be a form of self-medicating and therapeutic aid. When food becomes a problem through overeating or binge eating disorder there are serious health risks at hand. Overeating is different from binge eating disorder. Overeating is a compulsive issue, while binge eating is a diagnosable mental illness which necessitates specific treatment and recovery. Overeating...Read More

Addiction is a disease that typically describes a person who has trouble refraining from using drugs and alcohol. Such people will continue to abuse mind altering substances despite the effects that is has on one’s life. And while it is possible for one to recover from addiction and repair the damage of their past, it...Read More

Our society puts a lot of pressure on how we are expected to look, and for some people that pressure can lead to unhealthy practices – especially among teenage girls and young women. Attempting to achieve a particular weight or body type can lead to eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. On college...Read More