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https://positivepsychology.com/positive-psychology/
CBT vs Normalizing Eating
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Role of Balanced Nutrtion and Protein Intake
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What is Recovery?
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Neuroplasticity and Brain Rewiring for Lasting Recovery from Eating Disorders
Patterson, l (2018). Full recovery from eating disorders. Current Opinions in Neurological Science, 2(4), 520-523. https://scientiaricerca.com/srcons/SRCONS-02-00070.php?fbclid=IwAR1-69eLXOdvZOncB8aOt-4JV0i652y6-Q0kxp5akMnCNUELK_acQcgAiVI
Overview: This article discusses research on the brain's neuroplasticity and shows how neuroplasticity provides scientific hope for those with eating disorders to achieve full and lasting recovery.
The Importance of Believing in Recovery and Staying Motivated
Turner, H., Bryant-Waugh, R., Marshall, E., & Wood, F. (2019). Patient expectations, eating disorder severity and personality features: Impact on eating pathology in psychological therapy for eating disorders. Eating Behaviors, 32, 85–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2019.01.002
Five Ways Mindfulness Meditation is Good for Your Health
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Whole-Person Wellness and Why is it Important? Benskey, Jane, NuStep, LLC (2021). Recognizing the 7 dimensions of wellness and addressing the whole person in the pursuit of wellness.
Neuroplasticity: How Experience Changes the Brain
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https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886#toc-how-to-improve-neuroplasticity
Orthorexia
Written by WebMD editorial contributors. WebMD (2022).
This article covers a definition of othorexia, sympstoms of orthorexia, possible causes and risk factors.
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/what-is-orthorexia
The Difference Between Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
Fuller, Kristin, MD, Very Well Mind (2022)
https://www.verywellmind.com/difference-between-disordered-eating-and-eating-disorders-5184548
Eating Disorders in Men and Boys
NDEA Feeding Hope (2022)
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/general-information/research-on-males
Teenagers and Bigorexia
Ajisola, Joy, Little Lives UK (2022)
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/general-information/research-on-males
https://www.littlelives.org.uk/blog/teenagers-and-bigorexia/