Eating Disorders

Here’s How A Holistic Nutritionist Can Help You

Here’s How A Holistic Nutritionist Can Help You

The first question that comes to mind when talking about “Holistic Nutrition” may be, “what is a holistic nutritionist?” Holistic Nutritionists focus on the whole person, including your mind, body, and soul. At Body Positive Works, we take a holistic approach to many different struggles that you may be fighting through. Sitting down with a …

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Food Addiction Treatment An Area of Continued Research and Support Necessary!

Food Addiction Treatment: An Area That Needs Continued Research and Support!

Current research and science are teaching us that addiction can begin in the brain. Various pleasure centers of the brain can become activated when certain substances or chemicals are ingested into the body, or when certain behaviors are engaged in where a reward or promise of a reward is possible. Food Addiction, like addiction to substances …

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Mind Body Yoga and Food Addiction, How They Work

Losing control or the ability to stop consuming food is a disease often referred to as Food Addiction. When first hearing the word addiction, many think of drugs or alcohol. Food addiction can be just as dangerous and can occur for many reasons. Scientifically speaking, the addiction to food is caused by a chemical dependency within the …

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Can Your Self-Esteem Halt Recovery From An Eating Disorder

Can Your Self Esteem Halt Recovery From An Eating Disorder?

Self-esteem is commonly connected to those with many physical and mental health disorders. Low self-esteem can often be considered a catalyst to developing an eating disorder. Whether referring to anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, the mind is often focused on the harm food may cause instead of the benefits. Battling low self-esteem while attempting to recover …

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