Connection Between Eating Disorders and Infertility

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Woman in hat struggling with an Eating Disorder Contributor: Kelly Kee, MA, LPC, Eating Disorder Specialist, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center The Power of Nourishment It is well known that diet (what you eat) and nutrition (what you get from eating) have a significant impact on an individual’s ability to conceive. Nourishing the body appropriately is one of the most powerful health changes [...]
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Common Medication Treatments for Anorexia: An Overview

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Woman considering trauma and eating disorders Medication can be used to manage various aspects of the complications that come with Anorexia Nervosa. Medications can be used to help with psychological symptoms, some medical aspects of the disorder, as well as behavioral symptoms. Common Types of Medications As with any medication, it is important to be aware of the medical complications and [...]
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How Postpartum Depression Can Increase the Risk of an Eating Disorder

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Woman with Postpartum Depression kissing her son Contributor: Melissa O’Neill, LCSW, Director of Program Development at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center In a recent interview for the cover of Glamour’s April 2017 issue, mega-model Chrissy Teigen opened up about her struggles with postpartum depression (PPD), bringing to light a painful condition that many new mothers often struggle with in silence. This 31-year-old [...]
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Nutrition Basics For Breastfeeding Moms in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Mom and baby For new mothers who are also in recovery from an eating disorder, the experience of bringing a new life into the world can bring about many positive changes. Choosing to feed your baby through breastfeeding can also nurture a bond early on between mother and baby, and there are numerous benefits associated with breastfeeding as [...]
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Hosting Foster Children With Potential Eating Disorders

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Helpful Family Involvement with family walking on a beach The foster care program for children is an invaluable way of providing homes for children who may not have a family or home otherwise. Many children are removed from their home and families temporarily for various reasons, including lack of care, maltreatment, and/or lack of supervision. Children who are placed into the foster care system [...]
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