It may be hard to understand eat disorders when you hear about someone forcing themselves to throw up or not wanting to eat any food. Maybe that person is very stressed out, does not like how they look, or will not be satisfied until they are super skinny. Whatever the reason is, if you have…
We live in a technology-centric world full of televisions, computer screens, and iPads. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that the average child watches seven hours of television, surfs on the internet, and plays video games daily. It is important to decrease the amount of time we allow children to be on their screens. This…
Addiction is a mental and physical disease. Like any disease, it ravages your mind and body. You actually go through real physical and psychological changes with long term substance abuse, ranging from altered brain chemistry and activity to reduced wellness from head to toe. This is why you need a quality nutrition therapy program in…
Body dysmorphia is when you view your body in a horrible light that does not match up with reality. This can cause you to obsess about your body’s imperfections and do whatever it takes to fix them. It is important to see a doctor or a therapist so that you can learn to see your…
Junk food addiction is just like any addiction where you feel like you cannot get through the day without eating it. You start to avoid healthy food altogether as you feel it will not be another to satisfy you. It is important to do something about your junk food addiction before you develop serious health…