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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...

Eating Disorders in Athletes Part 2

by Amy Helms | Aug 29, 2018 | Athletes, Eating Disorder, Recovery, Treatment

Eating Disorders in Athletes Part 2 In my practice at New Hope Counseling and Wellness Center, I have worked with several athletes, both novice and competitive. I thought it would be a good idea to do this two part series on eating disorders in athletes to discuss 1)...

Eating Disorders in Athletes

by Amy Helms | Aug 25, 2018 | Athletes, Eating Disorder

Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia occur at an increased rate in athletes compared to their non-athlete peers. Traditionally, the athletic culture has placed greater emphasis on an optimal body type for each sport, and even more specifically- each position...

10 Principles of Intuitive Eating

by Amy Helms | Aug 22, 2018 | Eating Disorder, intuitive eating, non-diet, Normal Eating

As a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I am asked about this process quite often. I thought I would take this opportunity to share more about intuitive eating and some of my experiences with it. The concept of intuitive eating was originally developed Evelyn...

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...