Does My Daughter Have an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders can be easy to hide. Know what to look for. Often when I work with parents they say they had no idea their child’s eating disorder was going on as long as it was. Eating disorders are easy to hide so it’s important, as a parent to be aware of what signs you should look for in your child. Eating disorders are secretive and can be very easy to hide from loved ones, especially in the beginning. Sometimes, the person experiencing an eating disorder is not fully aware that what they are doing is not healthy so it makes it that much more important for parents to be fully educated on what to look for and wh...
Source: World of Psychology - September 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Danielle Swimm, MA, LCPC Tags: Anorexia Binge Eating Bulimia Caregivers Children and Teens Eating Disorders Parenting Perfectionism Personal Psychotherapy Stories Women's Issues Adolescence Body Image Cognitive Distortion Dissociation Self-Esteem Source Type: blogs

Do you have a Bagel Brain?
We can link grain consumption with causing or worsening some of the most mysterious brain disorders that have eluded the medical community for years, such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, depression, bipolar disorder, and, more recently, autism and ADHD. Are you and your kids unknowingly under the influence of opiates? Opiates come disguised in many forms.   Grains contain opiates. Not figuratively, but quite literally. These opiates are not too different from morphine or heroin. Yes, wheat and grains, cleverly disguised as a multigrain loaf of bread to make sandwiches or a hot, steamy plate of macaroni and cheese for the ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 12, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: News & Updates adhd bipolar disorder brain fog concentration Depression diy health Dr. Davis epilepsy grain-free headaches Inflammation mind mood swings OCD opiates schizophrenia undoctored wheat belly Wheat Belly Tot Source Type: blogs

Healing from Addiction: Finding the Road to Recovery
Addiction — and recovery — can look differently from individual to individual. As surely as we can be addicted to alcohol, substances, or medications, we can just as easily be addicted to love, work, sex, dieting, exercise, skin picking, and food. Addiction can refer to any compulsive and unhealthy attachment or behavior that one uses as a way of artificially enhancing, numbing, or avoiding feelings.  Addictions have negative consequences and are difficult to just “stop” doing.  There are certainly different levels of medical and psychological risks associated with different kinds of addiction, and recove...
Source: World of Psychology - June 29, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Julie K. Jones, Ph.D., LPC Tags: Addiction Alcoholism Habits Inspiration & Hope Mental Health and Wellness Recovery Substance Abuse Addiction Recovery Binge Eating Eating Disorders Substance Use Source Type: blogs

Dementia Care Here is the Silver Lining in Losing Your Temper
It takes the patience of a saint to deal with many of the odd, frustrating, STRESSFUL behaviors of dementia.by Paula Spencer ScottAlzheimer's Reading RoomUm, I'm no saint.I admit it: I've groused, "Dad! I just told you!" after he asked the score for the tenth time in five minutes.I've argued with my father-in-law that no, his"new bride" (imaginary) was not "coming any minute in the Buick,"even though I knew his frontotemporal dementia was behind his frequent delusions and hallucinations. I've walked out of a room when I couldn't stand any more crazy behaviors.Even as I knew better.Topic -Alzheimer's Care, Don't ArgueSubscr...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - June 14, 2018 Category: Neurology Tags: Alzheimer's family alzheimers care anger care of dementia patients dementia care help alzheimer's help with dementia care stress temper Source Type: blogs

6 Simple Tips Will Never Let You Down in Life
Conclusion We all want to live a meaningful and joyous life, but this simple wish doesn’t come easily to most people. It takes a bit of effort and introspection to learn how to live a life of authenticity, meaning, and happiness. These 6 guides are rough outlines of some universal truths that we’re sure you’ll find useful in creating the life you want. References: http://psychcentral.com/lib/ways-of-living-an-authentic-life/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3471136/ ................... David Gomes completed his M.S Professional degree in California Institute of Technology. He lives in Oakland, California...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 31, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: DavidGomes Tags: happiness health and fitness happiness tips healthy lifestyle Source Type: blogs

“My family say they grieve for the old me” – profound personality changes after deep brain stimulation
Okun (2012).New England Journal of Medicine.Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus inParkinson ' s disease (PD) has been highly successful in controlling the motor symptoms of this disorder, which include tremor, slowed movement (akinesia), and muscle stiffness or rigidity. The figure above shows the electrode implantation procedure for PD, where a stimulating electrode is placed in either thesubthalamic nucleus, (STN), a tiny collection of neurons within the basal ganglia circuit, or in the internal segment of theglobus pallidus, another structure in the basal ganglia (Okun, 2012). DBS of the STN is more ...
Source: The Neurocritic - May 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Authors: The Neurocritic Source Type: blogs

“My family say they grieve for the old me” – profound personality changes after deep brain stimulation
Okun (2012).New England Journal of Medicine.Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus inParkinson ' s disease (PD) has been highly successful in controlling the motor symptoms of this disorder, which include tremor, slowed movement (akinesia), and muscle stiffness or rigidity. The figure above shows the electrode implantation procedure for PD, where a stimulating electrode is placed in either thesubthalamic nucleus, (STN), a tiny collection of neurons within the basal ganglia circuit, or in the internal segment of theglobus pallidus, another structure in the basal ganglia (Okun, 2012). DBS of the STN is more ...
Source: The Neurocritic - May 13, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Authors: The Neurocritic Source Type: blogs

3-Step Guide To Stop Sabotage and Make Progress On Your Health
You're reading 3-Step Guide To Stop Sabotage and Make Progress On Your Health, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles. For the longest time, I struggled to get healthier – it seemed that I couldn’t lose weight or stick to my diet no matter what I tried. It seemed to me like I was sabotaging myself, that I had no willpower, self-control or discipline. Often, I wondered if I couldn’t even stop myself from eating a cookie, how was I going to do all the other amazing things that I wanted to accomplish in my life...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 1, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sai Aparajitha Khanna Tags: confidence depression diet featured happiness health and fitness motivation psychology success health hacks pickthebrain self improvement self sabotage Source Type: blogs

Ep 3: Don ’ t Discriminate Against Me. (Discussions From a Bipolar and a Schizophrenic)
Gabe Howard (Bipolar) and Michelle Hammer (Schizophrenic) talk about mental health in the current media and pop culture. Michelle talks about stigma and tells a story of Instagram insults.  Gabe talks about being accused of not being bipolar and shares his story of binge eating disorder. Both hosts disclose and discuss what it feels like to lead a public life with mental illness — and how being discriminated against feels badly. Subscribe to Our Show: And Please Share & Review! Highlights From ‘Don’t Discriminate Against Me’ “What the hell is stigma?” ~Gabe Howard [2...
Source: World of Psychology - April 2, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gabe Howard Tags: A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Disorders Eating Disorders Schizophrenia Stigma Bipolar Disorder discrimination Source Type: blogs

Playing the Victim: How the Victim Mentality is Hindering Your Sobriety
Do you often feel hopeless, like you’ve failed so many times that it’s not even worth trying anymore? Do you frequently dwell on all the mistakes you’ve made and all the relationships you’ve lost? Maybe you just feel like your life will never be meaningful so there’s no use trying to be anything or do anything. If thoughts like this are controlling your life, you may be using self-victimization to cope with issues you feel unable to manage. Exploring the Victim Mentality and the Role of the Victim The victim mentality can display itself in a variety of ways. People who play the role of a victim believe everything...
Source: World of Psychology - March 20, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kelsey Brown Tags: Addiction Binge Eating Depression Eating Disorders Personality Recovery Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Help Substance Abuse Alcoholism Blame External locus of control Irresponsibility Learned Helplessness Manipulation Passi Source Type: blogs

6 Appetite Control Secrets from Neuroscience
Conclusion The insights above list a few of the tricks designed to reduce the amount of decadent calories attempting to excite our brains’ over-eager food lockers. With all of the sensational dieting discoveries that we hear about on a regular basis, perhaps our best solution is to use common sense. That being said, it’s a fascinating fact that our insatiable brains can be ingenious when faced with the paradox of tricking ordinary brains everywhere into adopting food-healthy habits. (Source: World of Psychology)
Source: World of Psychology - March 14, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John DiPrete Tags: Exercise & Fitness Habits Health-related Memory and Perception Mindfulness Motivation and Inspiration Self-Help Stress appetite control Binge Eating calorie intake Delboeuf Illusion dieting Eating Disorder Healthy Habits Mind Source Type: blogs

6 Ways Binge-Watching May Be Ruining Your Health
Have you ever thought that maybe that innocent Netflix habit could be wreaking havoc on your health? Turns out it might be a dangerous vice you not only want to cut back on, but maybe eliminate it entirely for a while. Read on to discover ways you might be sabotaging your health without even knowing it, as well as possible solutions if you just can’t put the remote down or get off the couch. 1. Your Appetite Watching television often goes hand in hand with mindless overeating and unhealthy snacking. Watching episode after episode can make that worse, leading you to order pizza, a no brainer. A 2012 study from the Univers...
Source: World of Psychology - March 11, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emily Waters Tags: Aging Binge Eating Eating Disorders Habits Health-related Mindfulness Sleep Technology binge-watching Exercise Habit Change Hulu Mood Netflix Screen Time Television Source Type: blogs

Expert Tips for Overcoming Food Addiction
Here’s how to take that first small step. Food addiction is real. And if you’re struggling with food addiction, know that you’re not alone — I’ve been there, too. In fact, the younger you are, the more likely it’s your struggle. From my past experience as a compulsive overeater, I suspect that many food addictions act as pacifiers for pain, fears, and anxieties, and even as ways to celebrate emotional spikes that are positive. Food seems to act as a life enhancer, while offering the illusion of short-term emotional balance. As a food addict, you’ve established neural pathways and a...
Source: World of Psychology - February 28, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Staff Tags: Addiction Eating Disorders Exercise & Fitness Health-related Personal Publishers YourTango Binge Eating Compulsion Food Addiction Healthy Eating obese overeating Overweight Weight Gain Source Type: blogs

McLean Hospital Launches the National Eating Disorders Brain Bank
This article was adapted from a press release issued by McLean and FREED) (Source: neuropathology blog)
Source: neuropathology blog - February 27, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Brain Banking Source Type: blogs

February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month
Canada, The United Kingdom and The United States use the month of February to raise awareness about Eating Disorders.Generally, eating disorders involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about body weight and food, and eating habits that disrupts normal body function, and daily life activities.What causes eating disorders is not entirely clear, though a combination of psychological, genetic, social and family factors are thought to contribute to the disorder.Types of Eating DisordersAnorexia Nervosa ~ Essentially self-starvation, this disorder involves a refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight. ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - February 22, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days eating disorders Source Type: blogs