As we return from a well-deserved holiday, you might be adjusting to having eaten differently during the holidays.First and foremost, that is okay. The essence of eating is to nourish and support you in whatever capacity you need. It is okay if your eating habits looked different over the last couple of weeks, and it is okay if you aren't feeling your best in your body. Here are a few simple strategies to help you reset after this period:
Read MoreOne aspect that is frequently emphasized as a challenge during the holidays is food. While many people tend to feel stressed and overwhelmed by the food to consume, we want to take a step back and explore how we can promote mental and physical well-being when engaging with it during the holidays. Here are some ways we can approach holiday food to help us feel good instead of fostering fear, anxiety, and being overwhelmed.
Read MoreIn today's society, we find ourselves bombarded with relentless pressures that link our self-worth to the shape and size of our bodies. This has created a culture that encourages shame, guilt, fear, and negative self-talk around food. However, from a holistic point of view, food serves as the essential fuel that empowers our bodies to perform the myriad tasks necessary for a fulfilling life.
Read MoreRecovering from disordered eating can be a challenging journey. But, with the right support, which often includes psychotherapy, it is possible to develop a healthier relationship with food and body image. Here we will explore how psychotherapy can help individuals overcome disordered eating patterns and foster long-term recovery.
Read MoreEating disorders are no exception to the concept of mental health conditions as spectrum disorders. When you think of disordered eating, the first thing that often comes to mind is an emaciated person who refuses to eat, risking major health concerns. While this is one form of disordered eating, physical appearance is not the sole indicator of an unhealthy relationship with food. Read on to assess your relationship with food!
Read MoreWhen it comes to using nutrition in medicine, there is a lot of information out there about how it can support our health and help us feel better. But that isn't always the case. There are times when using nutrition as medicine can actually increase the strain on our nervous system and fuel disordered eating patterns in those who are susceptible.
Read MoreOne of the hardest years in my own recovery was when I stopped looking anorexic. It seemed like it happened overnight. One night I was okay – I was coasting. I was doing all the things - showing up, eating the food, in recovery and then suddenly something changed. I woke up and my whole body felt different.
Read MoreUnlike other addictions such as drug addiction or alcoholism, a person with an eating disorder cannot avoid the trigger of all of their mental and physical pain. They have to eat. No matter how much pain it causes them – they have to eat. So what do you do if you’re struggling?
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