Traumatic Events Can Trigger Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNMay 5, 2012A May issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing published an article which pointed to insufficient family support during times of stress as a causal effect in the development of eating disorders. The University of Minnesota study was based on interviews with 26 females and one male (ages 17-64 years) currently receiving treatment for eating… Details
Brain Scan Predicts Weight Gain And Sexual Activity ArticlesBy The Ranch TNMay 4, 2012New research shows that activity in the brain region associated with rewards can now predict if the person will gain weight or engage in sexual activity within the upcoming six months. The nucleus accumbens is buried deep in our brain and has been associated with both addiction and pleasure.
An Interview with Jeff Jackson, Spiritual Coach Staff StoriesBy The Ranch TNMay 4, 2012Jeff Jackson’s work at The Ranch has brought his life full circle. He grew up on a cattle ranch in Texas, and has “come home” to the same peaceful setting at The Ranch. Riding horses and making music were cherished parts of his youth, and now he leads equestrian groups and music therapy sessions with… Details
The Ranch Rehabilitation Center in Tennessee Earns CARF Accreditation Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNMay 2, 2012In recognition of its highly individualized, client-centered care and innovative treatments for addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders, The Ranch has earned accreditation from CARF. Details
Going Over and Over Bad Memories of Past Trauma Leads to Depression in Women ArticlesBy The Ranch TNMay 1, 2012How a woman deals with negative memories can make her prone to depression, according to a new study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ineffective ways of coping with memories of old traumas include trying to suppress them or doing the opposite – thinking about them over and over again.
Yoga May Be Beneficial For Those With Depression or Anxiety ArticlesBy The Ranch TNApril 27, 2012Yoga enthusiasts have long made bold claims about the benefits to be gained through its practice. At long last the medical world may be ready to back up some of those claims with facts. More Americans than ever before are struggling with some sort of mood sensitivity such as depression or anxiety. At the same… Details
Women, Sex and Addiction: The Unique Issues We Face Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNApril 18, 2012There’s one single moment in every drug addict’s daily life that evokes a stark invasion of raw emotion. While for most, the simple act of waking up is the first spark of daily energy, this brief moment for a drug addict is commonly rife with dread, fear and shame. Where am I? How did I… Details
Childhood Trauma Linked to Problems Regulating Mood and PTSS Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNApril 16, 2012Childhood trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse by a parent, can lead to negative mood regulation in adulthood, according to a new study published in the journal Psychological Trauma. Survivors of childhood trauma are also at a higher risk for having more severe symptoms of posttraumatic stress syndrome if such disorders occur after they… Details
Neurological Differences in Brains May Cause Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNApril 14, 2012Whether you eat too much or too little may depend on neurological circuitry in your brain, according to a new study from Harvard Medical School.
Certain Genes Make You More Likely to Develop Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNApril 13, 2012Researchers at the University of California in Los Angeles have located two genes involving serotonin production in the brain that increase a person’s risk of developing post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS). Previous studies have also linked serotonin levels to PTSS.
