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Are Instances of Eating Disorders on the Rise Because of Instagram?- Break Free From Emotional Eating! - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Laurel InmanBreaking free from emotional eating is more attainable than most of us first believe. I once walked out of a therapist's office, never to return after I asked him, "Is it really possible to heal this?" He said, "Yes, Laurel, it is possible." I didn't believe him and turned my back on getting ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - The Trick to Saying No Without Feeling Guilty - At All...Not a Tinge....Really! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Michelle MorandIf you'd like to learn the art of saying no without feeling guilty at all, this article will give you the education and information you need to get started! You see, in my work as a specialist with clients who struggle with anxiety, self-confidence, addictions, overeating, or dieting and ...
Views: 1916(2 votes) - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 10) - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 1915 - The Truth to Conquer Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2008 from Richard KuhnsThe Truth to conquer emotional eating is to manage your emotions. Yet managing emotions is not such an easy thing to do. With all the practice we as humans have had--that's centuries and centuries, we're still pretty much in the dark ages. And it just doesn't make sense for we are emotional ...
Views: 1909 - The Tyranny of Perfection - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Jane Shurehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-shure/the-tyranny-of-perfection_b_149359.html Posted: December 10, 2008 A few weeks ago I had the privilege of hearing Jane Fonda speak to 700 psychotherapists at a conference sponsored by the Renfrew Center Foundation. This venue, filled with experts in ...
Views: 1907(3 votes) - How to Turn Binge Eating into Healthy Eating? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterIf you want to turn your binge eating habit into a healthy eating habit, first of all you must BELIEVE that you can do it. This is the first and most important step on the road to recovery from binge eating. Put it this way: if you believe you can eat healthy without overeating – that means ...
Views: 1906(3 votes) - Is your child overweight or is it just baby fat? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Edward AbramsonWelcome to the It’s NOT Just Baby Fat blog. Let me start by introducing myself. I’m a clinical psychologist, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at California State University and author of five books on weight and eating issues. Although I’ve been fascinated by the puzzle of eating and weight ...
Views: 1898 - Customized Medical Chart Review Services - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Steve RyderMedical chart review involves the close scrutiny of vital medical documentation, and needs to be done with great precision. This is an important process as far as medical-legal entities are concerned. Insurance companies having to deal with numerous personal injury and other cases, attorneys and ...
Views: 1895 - A look at understanding and controlling emotional eating - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Lawrence MichaelsMost people who come to me for help with binge eating or emotional eating concerns feel that their eating is getting out of hand, making them unhappy, yet they can’t seem to stop. Or quite often there is a part of them that doesn’t want them to stop. I believe that it is possible to find a ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - What is Medical Intuition | Use It To Permanently Heal Anything & Reach Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2019 from Annalena Gulliksson-CavalloMedical Intuition, is a science that uses one's abilities to tap into a person's body innate intelligence and wisdom, as well as the ability to pay attention to- and interpret --the subtle energy signals, regularly broadcast from the body's immune system and survival power. Traditionally, ...
Views: 1888 - 6 Ways to Gain Control and Stop Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyAfter you realize that you have binge eating disorder, it’s important to figure out the root of why you binge. The root is the reason you turn to bingeing; it’s why you do what you do. This is one of the first steps you need to figure out as you try to move into binge eating ...
Views: 1887 - Recovering from an Eating Disorder: "Food for Thought" - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Marty LernerThere a few “implied” assumptions I have regarding the basic building blocks to recovering from any addiction – of which I consider most eating disorders to be. Let me be candid and put out there one of the most important assumptions I have – recovering from an eating disorder begins with a ...
Views: 1887(1 vote) - A Perspective of Eating Disorders - by A human’s perception of what are right and acceptable ways to look, act and behave are really nothing but a pile of empty, meaningless and substance less rules of which have been passed down through generation after generation of perhaps, confused and somewhat misinformed people. Whether it ...
Views: 1883(1 vote) - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa And Compulsive Overeating - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from Rosemary Grace BrooksEating disorders have become quite a well known problem, with millions of people affected. Eating disorders are a disease that is progressive and incurable and the same type of disease as any other addiction. The sufferer is trapped in a helpless cycle of obsessive and compulsive behavior and ...
Views: 1878 - Afraid of Your Bikini? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Janis EricsonAfter interviewing 3,200 women in 10 countries, a 2004 study found that only 2% considered themselves beautiful, and nearly 50% believed they were too fat. Every summer I hear moans and groans as men and women alike consider putting on that swim suit. But, can how you feel about yourself ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - Embrace All Your Emotions - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Julie SimonHave you ever thought about the purpose of your emotions? If you're like most people, you don't think much about emotions (yours or anyone elses) and you just move through them, hoping to experience more of the pleasant, energizing ones and steer clear of the deflating ones. When unpleasant ...
Views: 1872(2 votes) - Align the Mind – Gain without Pain - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Ted Ollikkala (Spiritual Chicken)We all know the battle of the mind vs. the senses… is the tail wagging the dog or did we simply forget to hitch the mule to the cart? In a sense (pardon the pun), it's the popular theme of mind over matter – a very powerful concept akin to the word of God (logos) that created the world. Now ...
Views: 1865(3 votes) - Oprah's advice - turn to God to solve your problem with food - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriIn Oprah's magazine Dated April 2010 she States "The Battle Is over" How she ended her war with Food. Many of us know that Oprah has struggled with this issue most of her Adult life. May her profound discovery help men women and children throughout the world Oprah Thank you so much for ...
Views: 1864(2 votes) - Eating Disorders: Is it all about weight? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Marty LernerTreating Eating Disorders: The Second Assumption In a previous article I suggested we consider a few basic assumptions that seem to apply when speaking about eating disorders. Before moving on, I’d recommend looking at what all the various forms of eating disorders have in common rather than ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - Are You Addicted To Food And Eating? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dingane .Are you addicted to food? While its quite normal to talk about alcohol addiction or addiction to medication its probably not that common to talk about someone being addicted to food. The reality however is that so many people are addicted to eating and its the cause of a variety of health ...
Views: 1859(2 votes) - Night Eating Syndrome Often Comes Back - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Kathleen HoweNight eating syndrome, an eating/sleeping disorder that is still being pushed and pulled upon to determine where it belongs in the DSMV can lurk in the background once the night eater gains control of the chronic habit and stops the practice of waking and immediately choosing white flour/white ...
Views: 1858 - Definition: Binge Eating - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteBinge eating is a pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollable overeating. It is sometimes as a symptom of binge eating disorder. During such binges, a person rapidly consumes an excessive amount of food. Most people who have eating binges try to hide this behaviour ...
Views: 1852 - Are You Addicted to Sugar? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2013 from Julie SimonAre you consuming sweets daily? Do you add a sweetener to your daily bowl of cereal or cup of coffee or tea? Do you hunt for sweets at particular times of the day? If so, perhaps you feel powerless over your sweet cravings. If you’re like the average American who consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar ...
Views: 1849(1 vote) - Emotional Eaters: Who We Are - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Laurel InmanFor years I felt so much shame and guilt around being an emotional eater. Yet, that is just it. Emotional eaters tend to take on the weight of the world and feel more responsible than not. Did you get that? The weight of the world. The problem with emotional eating is when we gain extra ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - The Secret to Creating Great Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Michelle MorandHi all, this article began as a response to a question I received from an on line program member as part of our group chat forum and it’s such a common experience for everyone who uses food to cope I thought I’d turn it into an article and share it with all of you out there in our global ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - Why Students Should Care About Their Mental Health And What They Can do About it - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2016 from Alice CalchCollege students are one of the demographic groups that are most at risk for emotional and mental health issues. Not only is this a very common time for serious mental illnesses such as clinical depression, anxiety, and even schizophrenia to be diagnosed, the college years are also a time when ...
Views: 1841 - How to Resolve Self-conflicts in Eating Disorder Sufferers. - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterEating disorders are rooted in emotional struggles. These struggles are deep emotional conflicts within the sufferer, these are called self-conflicts. How the conflicts started in the first place? This process begins by fantasizing at a very early age. People fantasize a script, for ...
Views: 1839 - Weight loss and the right attitude - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Nicholas PollakNICHOLAS D. POLLAK Clinical Hypnotherapist Certified Master Hypnotist Handwriting Analyst 310.204.3321 www.hypnotherapy4you.net nickpollak@hypnotherapy4you.net I new client called me the other day, saying that she had seen me talk at the local Y and would like to see me to lose some ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - Time Weights for No One - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Alison LongleyWeight is most often perceived to be a problem in and of itself, whether one is overweight or underweight. You have a problem with food, you eat too much or too little, you're too fat, you're out of control, you're a pig, and you're starving yourself. It's my belief that weight issues don't just ...
Views: 1833 - Learn to Love and Accept Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyHow many people can actually say that they love and accept themselves just as they are? Learning to love yourself is quite possibly one of the hardest things to accomplish in your life. And that is when there is nothing wrong with you. Imagine having an eating disorder. It is even harder ...
Views: 1831 - Self Diagnosis: Do I have an Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Marty LernerThe American Psychiatric Association's selected criteria for substance dependency [aka addiction] appears below. The author speculates the same criteria may be used to determine whether an individual suffering from Anorexia, Bulimia, or Binge Eating Disorder displays the same characteristics. ...
Views: 1831(1 vote) - Male Eating Disorders: 10 Things You Can Do To Help - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Dr. Irina WebsterAccording to general statistic one out of ten patients with eating disorders is a man. That means that men are 10% of all eating disorders suffers, but according to the opinions of many experts the number could even be higher. The problem with men is that they are reluctant to come and complain ...
Views: 1829 - How to Combat Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Danica SusanDo you think you have postpartum depression? Don’t worry because there is nothing wrong with you. Postpartum depression affects most mothers, especially new moms. It is also commonly known as “baby blues” and it is caused by the sudden changes in your hormones. Most women experience the symptoms ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - The Eating Disorder Struggle Begins and Ends Within: - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Michelle MorandThe eating disorder struggle begins and ends within: I know, I know, it really does seem like the issue is food and what you weigh and all those people out there who seem to judge or criticize you rather than love and appreciate and welcome you. And it's really frustrating to hear that that ...
Views: 1819(1 vote) - Chasing Hunger, by author Kathy Welter Nichols - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Kathy Welter-NicholsThe Challenges: Challenge 1: Eating again – Sugar Awareness Challenge 2: Food is fuel, food is just fuel Challenge 3: The 80/20 approach – Balance & moderation, The sugar connection Challenge 4: Shopping from a list - taking control of what you buy ...
Views: 1816 - Today is International No Diet Day - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Julie SimonI bet you didn’t know that today is International No Diet Day. Well it is, and its observed annually on May 6th. It’s a day dedicated to raise awareness regarding the dangers in dieting and to celebrate body acceptance and body shape diversity. Despite the entrenchment of the diet mentality ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - Weighty Issues: Food Choice, Portion Control, and Motivation to Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Connie BrannanIt seems that a large percentage of the population is thinking about their weight and dieting at any given moment, reading about this new diet, that new food plan, purchasing diet products, and/or in the midst of dieting. Our weight truly is a national obsession. So, why do diets and food ...
Views: 1815 - CBT For Eating Disorders - Maximise Your Chances of Success - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayBefore you start your CBT Counselling treatment programme there are a number of things you can do to maximise your chances of success. 1. Prioritising yourself and your recovery For CBT Counselling to enable you to overcome your eating disorder you need to be a keen and active participant ...
Views: 1812 - Eating Disorders are the Result of Brain Plasticity - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2008 from Dr. Irina WebsterWhat is brain plasticity? And how is it related to developing an eating disorder? Brain plasticity, or neuroplasticity, is the lifelong ability of the brain to change itself based on new experiences. When we say “the brains ability to change” we don’t mean something mystical ...
Views: 1812 - How Family and Society Can Play a Role in Exacerbating Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauUnfortunately in our society today, eating disorders are becoming more and more a prevalent existence in the lives of our youth. It is estimated that there are more than 8 million women afflicted with eating disorders in the US alone and many of these are young girls. The push for beauty and the ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Adult Eating Disorders: How to Deal if the Person Doesn’t Admit Having One? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Dr. Irina WebsterIf you are dealing with an adult who suffers from an eating disorder, then you should adjust your talk to a relevant format. Remember, an adult may use stronger language than a child would use. Do not get angry. It will not do any good, and will probably make things worse. Plus, the sufferer ...
Views: 1811 - Is Denial Blocking Your Progress? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Lisa Claudia BriggsIf you are like me, you know that if your food is out of whack, nothing else in your life is going to go very well. It's just impossible- we have a different reaction to certain foods than other people, and more and more research bears this out. The drive to overeat certain foods, in spite of ...
Views: 1811 - How I Helped Sally Lose Weight with EFT - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Véronique RooneyI really wanted to share with the community one of my recent successes as an EFT practitioner. I have been helping Sally get over her anger towards her parents. This anger was the main block to her weight loss and underlying anxiety to her binge smoking & drinking. Here is the story: Sally came ...
Views: 1810 - Number One Reason for Developing an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Joanna PoppinkHundreds of people have asked me why someone develops an eating disorder. Of course many issues are involved, but from my exploration of this field over the years, I have concluded that there is one outstanding theme that runs through every person with an eating disorder whom I have encountered. ...
Views: 1809 - What kind of meditation do people with eating disorders need? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterThere are many kinds of meditation techniques available these days. How to choose which one is the best for a person with an eating disorder? Are any methods better than the others? Meditation is a practice of focusing your attention for some time on specific emotional states, mantras ...
Views: 1808(9 votes) - What does "Hungry" mean? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Amy Iverson AdamsThe concept of eating when you are hungry and stopping when full always made sense to me, if it was only that easy! I tried for years to wait for the hunger and eat moderately. At times I could wait until my stomach felt empty but then I usually overate or totally binged. The truth was, feeling ...
Views: 1804 - What's Your Relationship with Food? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Ciprian StanA relationship is when both parties participate into the communication. Well when you ‘feel’ you want to eat to go eat the food speaks to you by the triggers you already have installed in your body. These triggers fires up the times when you ‘feel’ you want to eat. Most of the times these ...
Views: 1802(2 votes) - Eating Disorders - For the Family - by Focus on feelings and interpersonal relationships - not on food and weight. Family members are often the forgotten members, especially other children. It is important that they talk about their feelings.
Do not let the eating disordered family member disrupt the entire household. The family ...
Views: 1799 - Male Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaIt was his turn to look after his toddler son. And it was morning, time to soak his skin thoroughly in hot water in the shower, so he would be very smooth-shaven when he shaves. His son was crying. He could hear it but was not listening. The voice of self-criticism was louder. It said to make ...
Views: 1799 - Homemade Hydroponic System Question: Aquaponic Farming - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Ellisha KeyThe seeds of your s about home & garden. If you need more information about aquaponic garden is much easier than putting them in the soil. You just have to put them in pots screen and ... this is it! Then you just have to wait for them to start and grow rich. However, there is one aspect that ...
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