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Certainty about Treatment during a Time of Uncertainty

Blog, Treatment Methods / By magnoliacreek

By: Ashley Pennington, MA, Senior Regional Director of Clinical Partnerships At Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders, we understand the challenging decision to begin the journey of recovery at a residential eating disorder treatment program during this time of uncertainty. Our experienced, multidisciplinary team understands that entering a higher level of care can sometimes […]

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What is the social and economic impact of an eating disorder?

Awareness and Advocacy, Blog, Infographic / By magnoliacreek

In collaboration with the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) and Deloitte Access Economics, a 2018-2019 Harvard report has provided evidence of the devastating impact of eating disorders.

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Is stress causing my eating disorder?

Anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, Blog, Bulimia, Depression, Mental Health / By magnoliacreek

Now more than ever we are dealing with greater amounts of stress. It is no surprise that our stress sometimes gets the best of us with all that we have occupying our time. Between work, school, home, relationships – our minds and bodies are in constant motion. However, stress can become a problem when we

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A Closer Look At Binge Eating Statistics

Blog, Uncategorized / By magnoliacreek

Binge Eating Statistics Binge eating disorder is more prevalent than anorexia and bulimia combined. It is currently estimated that 2.8 million people in the United States alone suffer from this disorder. BED is defined by consuming excessive amounts of food at one time. Many people who suffer from BED feel as though they have a

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Overcoming the Negative

Blog, Body Image / By magnoliacreek

With society constantly telling us what perfection looks like, it is not surprising that so many women have a disparaging relationship with their bodies. The body image culture is all around us – media, school, work, magazines, we even find it around our friends and family. It all can be too much sometimes. You begin

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What to Look for When Seeking Binge Eating Treatment

Binge Eating Disorder, Blog / By magnoliacreek

Helping You Understand Binge Eating Treatment There is space in a normal eating pattern for occasionally overeating. Most can relate to finishing an extra cookie because the first couple tasted so good or finishing a meal at your favorite special occasion restaurant even though you are full. Binge Eating Disorder goes beyond overeating and includes

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Tips for Managing Anxiety

Anxiety, Blog, Co-Occurring Disorders, Mental Health / By magnoliacreek

Anxiety stimulates a fight or flight response. In the body, it can lead to the sudden release of stress hormones. Have you been wondering how to go about managing anxiety in day-to-day situations? Here’s why working on it now is crucial. There Isn’t Just One Type of Anxiety What do you have to be anxious

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woman doing yoga on rocks fights both anorexia and anxiety disorders

Treating Anorexia and Co-occurring Anxiety Disorders

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Anorexia can be challenging, and becomes even more difficult when another mental disorder like anxiety is present. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health diagnosis to occur with anorexia, and anxiety is the most prevalent mental illness in the U.S. today.

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Removing the Fear of Food at Magnolia Creek

Awareness and Advocacy, Blog, Nutrition / By magnoliacreek

National Nutrition Month focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, and this is the perfect time to understand more about what nutrition means to a dietitian. As a Regional Director of Clinical Partnerships for Magnolia Creek, I help clients connect to quality care, and as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports

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The Impact of Anorexia – Infographic

Blog, Uncategorized / By magnoliacreek

Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health disorder, and one you don’t have to battle alone. The symptoms of anorexia can be severe, and even deadly. In fact, 5-20% of those with anorexia nervosa will die from the disorder.

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Certainty about Treatment during a Time of Uncertainty

What is the social and economic impact of an eating disorder?

Is stress causing my eating disorder?

A Closer Look At Binge Eating Statistics

Overcoming the Negative

What to Look for When Seeking Binge Eating Treatment

Tips for Managing Anxiety

Treating Anorexia and Co-occurring Anxiety Disorders

Removing the Fear of Food at Magnolia Creek

The Impact of Anorexia – Infographic

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