Regular Eating: The “Vaccine” For Eating Disorders

Regular Eating: The “Vaccine” For Eating Disorders

We’d like to share a tried-and-true method that helps people overcome disordered eating habits. It’s called regular eating.  Understanding the principles of regular eating is a fundamental skill to conquering many forms of disordered eating. For people who tend...
Binge Eating Disorder: Why Can’t I Stop Eating?

Binge Eating Disorder: Why Can’t I Stop Eating?

Binge eating disorder affects at least 2.8 million people in the United States alone. Unfortunately, many more people are undiagnosed. If you’re experiencing extreme hunger, it’s best to start out with a visit to your primary care physician. Although it’s not...
Why Can’t I Stop Eating?

Why Can’t I Stop Eating?

Do you feel like food controls you? Maybe you think about food most of the day. Do you sometimes eat large quantities of food even if you’re not hungry or if you’re feeling full? You might say that you just need more self-discipline or self- control, but that is not...
Poor Body Image Across the Globe

Poor Body Image Across the Globe

Let’s consider poor body image across the globe and take a closer look at how it may be negatively impacting you or a loved one.  What Is Body Image? Simply put, body image is a mental picture of your physical appearance that you hold in your mind. This mental picture...
Triggers and Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder

Triggers and Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is identified by frequent consumption of large amounts of food at a fast pace. Individuals eat past the point of physical comfort, usually within a two-hour window. A binge is often experienced as a loss of control. It may be followed by...