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What is PMDD and How is it Different from PMS?

by Amy Helms | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Treatment

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: When “That Time of the Month” Becomes Debilitating Most women are adversely impacted by their monthly menstrual cycles on some level, but a small percentage may suffer disproportionately with a debilitating condition called...

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 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...

Eating Disorders During Pregnancy

by Amy Helms | Aug 10, 2018 | ED Voice, intuitive eating, non-diet, Treatment

Eating disorders can peak during childbearing years. Because pregnancy is a time when body image concerns are more common in all women, those with an eating disorder can experience worsening severity in their eating disorder. Additionally, pregnancy may bring new...

Family Based Therapy

by Amy Helms | Aug 3, 2018 | intuitive eating, non-diet, Treatment

Historically, parents have been blamed for causing their child’s eating disorder; however, this is certainly not the case. Rather, they are essential to the treatment plan in. most cases. In one form of treatment, they are the essential piece in beginning the...