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The Happy Truth About Diet and Exercise Resolutions

by Amy Helms | Jan 6, 2022 | Blog, Body Image, Weight

If you are like most Americans, last week you made some kind of diet or exercise resolution to kick off the New Year. So, how’s that going? Are you still committed? Are you still on track? Are you ready to give up? What if I told you – it really...

Healthy Boundaries + Why They Are So Important

by Amy Helms | Sep 24, 2020 | Blog, Body Image

“Healthy Personal Boundaries = Taking responsibility for your own actions and emotions, while NOT taking responsibility for the actions or emotions of others” – Mark Manson Healthy Boundaries can improve your independence, conserve valuable...

Ayurveda 101 – Implement this Ancient System into your Modern Life

by Amy Helms | Sep 14, 2020 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, Project Heal, Recovery, Treatment

Have you ever heard of Ayurveda? Ayurveda is one of the most ancient holistic healing systems that was developed thousands of years ago in India. It directly translates to the “knowledge of life”. It holds the belief that health and wellness depend on a balance...

No Dieting Involved, How the Japanese Stay Healthy

by Amy Helms | Aug 13, 2020 | Blog, Body Image

How the Japanese Stay Healthy Without Dieting Japan is in the top ten of the healthiest countries in the world without dieting, and since the United States is ranked the 35th healthiest country – we definitely could benefit from learning more about the Japanese...

Eating Disorders 101

by Amy Helms | Aug 18, 2018 | Body Image, Eating Disorder, ED Voice, Recovery, Treatment

Eating Disorders 101: What you need to know Summary Eating disorders are complex and can be difficult to understand and even diagnose. There are many common myths surrounding eating disorders creating more difficulty with individuals receiving the life-saving...

Body Image

by Amy Helms | Aug 16, 2018 | Body Image, ED Voice, Recovery

Body image refers to the way people see themselves physically, and it often goes hand-in-hand with self-esteem. Feelings begin to form at a very early age and are influenced all throughout our lives by parents, caregivers, peers, life experiences, and more. Society...