Eating Disorder Treatment
Reclaim Your Relationship with Food
Conquer Eating Disorders
Are you grappling with an eating disorder, and it’s taking a toll on your physical and mental health? At Nutrition Braved, we’re here to help you develop a healthier and more positive relationship with food and your body.
Understanding Eating Disorders:
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can manifest in various ways, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and others. They often involve unhealthy patterns of eating, distorted body image, and negative thoughts and emotions related to food.
- Severe restriction of food intake or extreme dieting leading to significant weight loss.
- Frequent episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors.
- Obsessive preoccupation with body weight, shape, and size.
- Compulsive or secretive eating habits.
- Excessive exercise as a means to control weight or shape.
- Frequent use of diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics.
- Social withdrawal and avoidance of eating in public.
- Genetic and Biological Factors: Genetic predispositions and brain chemistry can play a role in the development of eating disorders.
- Psychological Factors: Perfectionism, low self-esteem, and a history of trauma or abuse can contribute to disordered eating behaviors.
- Sociocultural Influences: Societal pressures, media portrayals of idealized body images, and cultural expectations can influence body dissatisfaction and the development of eating disorders.
- Environmental Stressors: Life transitions, academic or work-related stress, and major life changes can trigger eating disorder behaviors.
- Family Dynamics: Family influences and dynamics can impact the development of eating disorders.
- Malnutrition and Health Complications: Severe nutritional deficiencies and medical complications can result from disordered eating behaviors.
- Emotional Distress: Eating disorders often lead to increased anxiety, depression, and emotional turmoil.
- Social Isolation: The preoccupation with food and body image can lead to social withdrawal and strained relationships.
- Impaired Quality of Life: Eating disorders can limit participation in everyday activities and negatively affect overall life satisfaction.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Our dietitians specialize in nutrition counseling for eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors. At Nutrition Braved, we understand the importance of high quality care. To ensure you receive the proper care you need, our dietitians average more than seven years of eating disorder experience and have all previously worked at a higher level of care (HLOC) eating disorder facility such as Eating Recovery Center, Center for Discovery, and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health to name a few. Additionally the majority of the dietitians have obtained their Certified Eating Disorders Specialty (CEDS) certification.
Eating Disorder Treatment, Specialties & Expertise
- Amenorrhea
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anorexia Restricting
- ARFID
- Binge
- Binge/Purge
- Bulimia Nervosa
- General Eating Disorders
- Orthorexia
- OSFED
Reclaim Your Relationship with Food
You or your loved one deserve to break free from the grips of eating disorders and experience a life filled with nourishment and self-acceptance. At Nutrition Braved, our experienced professionals are dedicated to supporting you on your journey to recovery. Through a compassionate and individualized approach, we can help you develop a healthier and more balanced relationship with food, foster body acceptance, and promote overall health and well-being.
To learn more about our services for overcoming eating disorders and to schedule a consultation, contact us today. Together, we can empower you to rediscover the joy of eating and promote your overall health and well-being.
What Dietitians Offer
- Personalized Treatment
- Nutritional Rehabilitation
- Meal Support and Coaching
- Body Image Healing
- Addressing Co-Occuring Issues
- Family Involvement
- Celebrating Progress
Free 15 Minute Consultation
Give us a call to determine if we are a good fit for you. We can discuss services and answer any questions you may have. You can call at 630-474-5321 or submit your information and we’ll reach out to you shortly.
How is it different than an Eating Disorder?
Disordered Eating
Eating disorders and disordered eating represent two related but distinct aspects of mental and behavioral health. While eating disorders are formal mental health conditions, disordered eating, on the other hand, encompasses a broader spectrum of problematic eating behaviors and attitudes that may not meet the stringent criteria for a diagnosed eating disorder.
Even though disordered eating might not reach the level of severity seen in diagnosed eating disorders, it can still adversely affect an individual’s overall well-being, potentially leading to health issues, poor nutrition, and an unhealthy relationship with both food and body image. Therefore, both eating disorders and disordered eating should be taken seriously, and seeking help is recommended for anyone struggling with these issues.
Disordered Eating Specialties & Expertise
