How to Convince an Addict to Get Help: Love, Honesty and RespectArticles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchFebruary 18, 2016Living with an addict is harrowing. Convincing them to get help can seem nearly impossible. If you love an addict, you may have tried all sorts of begging, threatening or bargaining tactics to coax them into treatment. Whitney Jones, MSW — an interventionist and recovery coach with over two decades of experience helping addicts accept…
Laxative Abuse: Some Basic FactsArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchFebruary 18, 2016Laxative abuse is serious and dangerous often resulting in a variety of health complications and sometimes causing life-threatening risks.
Health Consequences of Eating DisordersArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchFebruary 18, 2016Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating conditions that can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships.
Every Body is DifferentArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchFebruary 18, 2016It is important to remember that every body is different. We all have different genetics. Even if everyone started eating the same things and did the same amount of exercise for a whole year, we would not all look the same at the end of the year. This is because each person’s genetics influence their…
Eating Concerns and Oral HealthArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchFebruary 18, 2016Dietary habits can and do play a role in oral health. Everyone has heard from their dentist that eating too much sugar can lead to cavities, but did you know that high intake of acidic “diet” foods can have an equally devastating effect on your teeth?
Causes of Eating DisordersArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchFebruary 18, 2016While eating disorders may begin with preoccupations with food and weight, they are most often about much more than food.
Anorexia, Bulimia, & Binge Eating DisorderArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchFebruary 18, 2016Eating Disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues.
