by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 14, 2018 | Addiction, Counseling, Eating Disorders, Nutrition, Psychotherapy |
In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or EDNOS (eating disorders not otherwise specified). EDNOS,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 13, 2018 | Eating Disorders, Fasting, Nutrition |
One the most significant differences between fasting and anorexic behavior is the belief that the anorexic does not fast voluntarily. In contrast to the restricting eating seen in anorexia nervosa, the non-anorectic person is making the choice to fast for medical,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 23, 2018 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression |
Depression is a disorder that requires action to be taken. People with depression who make dietary and lifestyle changes tend to recover quicker than those who do not. Additionally, maintaining an ongoing recovery treatment plan helps to reduce relapse. Virtually...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 16, 2018 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi and qigong. Originally developed for self-defense and self-healing, tai chi and qigong have evolved into a graceful form of exercise and meditation that is used for stress reduction as well as other health...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 23, 2018 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
If you are one of the thousands of people who struggle with severe anxiety, you know how painful it is to go on a number of different medications and still not find any relief. For many people, anxiety can become so crippling that it affects their ability to sleep,...
