Eating Disorders and Body Image: Navigating the Path to Self-Acceptance
The pressure to conform to idealised body standards is pervasive, affecting individuals across all ages and genders. This societal emphasis on appearance has led to a significant rise in body image concerns and eating disorders nationwide. The answer isn’t finding that “perfect body” it’s finding self love and acceptance. If you push your body too far from its natural being you’ll have to fight hard to sustain it which may lead to anxiety, depression, hormone imbalances and body distress.
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Nurturing a Healthy Relationship with Food: Understanding and Overcoming Common Challenge
In our quest for health and well-being, it’s essential to cultivate a balanced and positive relationship with food. Let’s explore the psychology behind eating habits, the pitfalls of restrictive diets, and practical strategies to overcome emotional eating and rebuild trust with food.
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Why Intuitive Eating is Inaccessible For Individuals With Eating Disorders, And How Interoceptive Awareness Can Help
Intuitive eating is often touted as a panacea for diet culture. “Just listen to your body!”, it says. “Follow your instincts and you’ll lead a balanced life!”, it claims.
In order to be effective, though, the practice – which encourages tuning in to your bodily desires to make food decisions – relies upon your body being powered by a regulated nervous system.
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Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Science, Symptoms, and Key Steps to Help Support Your Recovery
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex, chronic illness that significantly impacts the lives of those who experience it. It impacts various bodily systems including the neuroendocrine, nervous, immune and digestive systems, with evidence that there is a dysregulation between these systems, helping to explain the complex picture of symptoms that are seen in the illness.
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Recognising and Addressing Eating Disorders: A Guide for Supporting those at Risk
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can have serious physical and emotional consequences. They can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or background. An estimated 1.25 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder. Identifying the signs and symptoms early is crucial for providing timely support to those struggling with these disorders. In
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Understanding Binge Eating Disorder: Symptoms, Triggers, and Steps to Break the Cycle
Discover the complexities of binge eating disorder, its signs, triggers, and the essential steps to break the cycle. Learn how to foster a healthier relationship with food and seek effective support for recovery.
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Why Wait? Finding Help for an Eating Disorder
Eating Disorder Psychologist, Dr Rachel Evans shares the common reasons why someone might wait before seeking help for an eating disorder.
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