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Eating Disorder Recovery Isn’t Linear—Let’s Talk About Harm Reduction

Stopping proves difficult, especially when healthier coping skills havent been established. As the term implies, these techniques strive to reduce harm where possible. One of the great things about harm reduction is that you might get really creative. Harris shares that these potential interventions can include waiting 15 minutes if someone wants to purge. Taking these steps may sound easy, but they arent effortless (or purposeless). Sometimes harm reduction practices sound simple, but their long-term effects can be profound, Morreale adds....

Eating Disorder Treatment Can Be Overwhelming—These Organizations Will Help You Take the First Step Toward Getting Well

Yet data shows thatonly 23 percent of peoplediagnosed with an eating disorder will ever get treatment for it. a fat activist, public speaker and weight inclusive consultant One of the biggest hurdles people face:stigma. When I finally was diagnosed, I laughed in my doctors face, Maxwell recalls. It was very difficult to find anyone that knew anything about eating disorders, she says. It took quite a long time before she was even diagnosed....

Eating Disorders Are on the Rise During the Pandemic—Here’s How To Get Help if You’re Struggling

The pandemic has caused an uptick in eating disorders. You are not alone. Here, experts share key eating disorder resources. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Experts in This Article Chelsea Kronengold is the communications manager at the National Eating Disorders Association. When people are food insecure or living in food deserts, wesee higher rates of eating disorders. Chelsea Kronengold is the communications manager at the National Eating Disorders Association....

Echoism Is Basically the Polar Opposite of Narcissism—But It Can Also Be Damaging in Relationships

Perhaps youre theagreeableone in the friend group whos always down to do whatever others want. Maybe youd rather hop into a freezing lake than disagree with a coworker. That word is echoism. What is echoism? Echoists, or people who experience echoism, are… exactly what they sound like. Generally, they have difficulty engaging in behaviors that bring attention to their needs and differences. a trauma-informed therapist, podcaster, researcher, and author ofGaslighting Recovery for Women: The Complete Guide to Recognizing Emotional Manipulation and Achieving Freedom from Emotional Abuse....

Eclipse season is underway, and it’s a welcome time to check in with personal values and grow

Its safe to say that the cosmic backdrop to this year correlates with global transformation. Healing goes beyond the inner work we do for ourselves; it extends to our community. Lets break this down by beginning to understand what Venus recent conjunction with the sun means. Venus represents what we love and why we love it. How have your values made themselves more apparent in your life over the last few weeks?...

Eco-Conscious Carbon Footprint Scores Are Coming to a Fast-Casual Menu Near You

Panera Bread is adding carbon footprint scores on menus. Here, experts sound off on if the inclusion truly makes a difference. Heres what to know about the new system. But things quickly get complicatedwhich is why Vennard says the scores arent perfect. (Instead, food items are given a regional score to account for transportation greenhouse gas emissions.) So thats what the calculations focus on. Daniel Vennard is the director and founder of the Better Buying Lab and Cool Food Pledge at the World Resources Institute....

Eczema Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All—Here’s Why That Matters for People of Color, and What a Doctor Wants You To Know

Have you ever left a doctors office feeling less than satisfied with how the appointment went? Eczema (atopic dermatitis) presents differently on different skin tones, he says. I find I need to take a more nuanced approach with skin of color. Together, they were able to get Michaels condition under control. My itch was so bad, I used to scratch and itd just bleed, he says. According to Dr. Ruiz Dasilva, Michaels experience can be common for people of color....

Edamame Is the Only Legume That Packs Complete Plant-Based Protein—Plus 7 Other Reasons RDs Recommend It

Dive into a roundup of healthy edamame benefits, according to a registered dietitian. Plus, three fun ways to make it at home. The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Theres plenty to be excited about when it comes to this humble, yet nutrient-dense legume....

Editor Tested: The Big Guide to Bed-in-a-Box Mattresses

Ready to replace your mattress, but not sure what to get? Here, we review the best bed in a box mattress options to help you decide. Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? Keep reading for our reviews. My back feels great after sleeping on this mattress. It arrived in a long purple box that weighed 146 pounds, according to FedEx. … Its doable to get into your room with one person, but its much easier with two people....

Editor-Vetted Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Mom

Moms can be the hardest to shop forluckily the W+G team has plenty of ideas. Shop our Mother’s Day gift guide, just in time for May 11. Enter: our Mothers Daygift guide. Sure, some of the gifts youll find below are standard mom-friendly items, such as gardening gloves. But there are also a handful of specific, eclectic, and sentimental gifts (A bread lame! A breastmilk pendant!) … that she probably wouldnt expect....

Egg Whites Are a Scam—Just Eat the Whole Egg If You Want To

It’s not uncommon to ditch the yolks when preparing a plate of eggs. But don’t be fooledthat rubbery egg white omelette is missing key nutrients. The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Its not uncommon to ditch the yolks when preparing a plate of eggs....

Eggs Go Bad Sooner Than You Think—Here’s How To Tell if Yours Are Still Fresh

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? The use-by or sell-byexpiration dates help, but theyre neither consistently accuratenorlegible. Plus, were sharing the best ways to store them so they stay fresh for as long as possible. The 3 best ways to conduct a fresh egg test 1....

Einkorn Contains More Protein Than Any Other Grain, but That’s Only One Reason RDs Call It the ‘Mother of All Grains’

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Our editors independently select these products. Ready to learn more about einkorn, the mother of all grains? What is einkorn, exactly? … The difference is that emmer and spelt are the results of natural cross-breeding....