Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 2, 2023Updated: March 22, 2023The importance of nutrition is vastly undervalued. The foods that we eat are the most important factor in maintaining our bodies and our minds. If our diet is lacking the basics it needs to function, we will…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 20, 2022Updated: November 23, 2022It is estimated that one in every four women suffers from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders can have devastating consequences for a woman’s physical and emotional health. While there is no…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 5, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Women across the country struggle with disordered eating every day. While American culture may encourage unhealthy relationships with food, women often find themselves under pressure to eat and look a certain…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: February 21, 2022Updated: February 2, 2022National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week is an annual week of recognition and awareness-building related to eating disorders and their impact on numerous people. This year’s week will be observed from February…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: February 18, 2022Updated: February 2, 2022Anorexia is one of the most common eating disorders. People with anorexia greatly struggle with maintaining a healthy weight, can be dangerously underweight, and may be nutrient deficient. While the disorder is…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: February 11, 2022Updated: February 18, 2022Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by alternating periods of binge-eating and purging. Binge-eating is when a person eats much more food than their body needs in a short time. Purging, then,…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: February 1, 2022Updated: February 18, 2022While many diseases can wreak havoc on an individual’s life, eating disorders can have a particularly adverse impact. Luckily, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) created an event to address and resolve…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 30, 2022Updated: December 29, 2021Eating disorders present a variety of challenges. This is true both for the person dealing with one and their surrounding loved ones. As someone trying to support someone with an eating disorder, it’s challenging to figure out…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: December 1, 2021Updated: December 8, 2021Food and family are two hallmarks of the holiday season. Sharing big meals is often a staple of family get-togethers and holiday celebrations. For people struggling who suffer from disordered eating, the…
Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: November 20, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Holiday festivities often encourage eating and drinking alcohol in quantities that would otherwise be discouraged. Those with disordered eating likely feel a great deal of stress and anxiety leading up to these…
