How can I tell if my child or someone I know might have an eating disorder? An unhealthy relationship with food can lead to eating disorders, which have serious emotional and physical effects. Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are fairly well-known eating disorders, but some eating disorders don’t fit into one of those categories. Some … Read more
Am I contributing to my child’s risk of developing an eating disorder? As a parent, you may be contributing to your child’s risk of developing an eating disorder. Answer these few questions to learn more about how parents may unknowingly contribute to a child’s eating disorder and help you evaluate if you may need to … Read more
Hunger Vs Food Craving: What’s The Difference? When you eat, is it because you are physically hungry or psychologically craving food? Our bodies and minds deceive each other and confuse us into becoming or remaining overweight. Once you learn to recognize real hunger from cravings you can create a Cravings Substitute List and work on … Read more
What Is General Addiction? Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disorder that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences. People with addiction (severe substance use disorder) have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s), such as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their lives. This behavior is … Read more
Do I have a healthy view of my body? Girls as young as 9 years old report some dissatisfaction with their bodies and their body image tends to grow steadily worse as they get older. Girls tend to struggle with body image far more than boys. Most body image feelings will stay with a girl … Read more
What Is Internet Addiction? Have you ever wondered why you have been using the internet so much lately? Chances are that you have developed an internet addiction and it could have a lot of adverse effects on both your physical and mental health. What is an internet addiction though? Internet addiction, also known as problematic … Read more
Are You Ready To Lose Weight? Losing weight and getting fit is a commitment that you make to yourself. It is not an easy undertaking and it takes both mental and physical strength to achieve what you actually want. With that being said, how do you know when you are ready to lose weight? Let … Read more
Do You Think You Have An Alcohol Addiction? So, do you think that you healthily consume alcohol or you might have an addiction? You must know what alcohol addiction is how to control it. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic and relapsing condition characterized by an inability … Read more
What Is Drug Abuse? Drug abuse refers to the habitual misuse of drugs, which can lead to addiction, dependence, and other negative consequences. It involves the use of a drug in a way that is harmful to the individual or others. This can include using drugs in higher doses than prescribed, using drugs for non-medical … Read more
How can I tell if I or my child might be a binge eater? Binge eating is a newly recognized eating disorder in which the sufferer has frequent episodes of compulsive overeating. Unlike anorexia and bulimia, binge eating disorder occurs almost as often in men as in women. Binge eating disorder can cause high blood … Read more