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Atypical Anorexia

Anorexia Nervosa is one of the most well-known and most discussed eating disorders characterized by abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight. What many people might not ...

Grocery Shopping in Recovery

According to the Food Market Institute, the average number of products in a grocery store tops 28,000, enough to overwhelm any shopper. For those with eating disorders, the tremendous selection can further heighten difficulties with ...

We Are Avalon Hills

Avalon Hills is a unique eating disorder treatment facility that provides hope and healing to those suffering from eating disorders. Our program is tailored specifically to meet the needs of each individual who walks through our ...

Self Care and Why It’s Important

The World Health Organization describes self-care as “the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a ...

Summer Triggers and How to Cope

The weather is warming up and summer is making its appearance! For most, this time of year is a time for relaxation and fun. For an individual recovering from or dealing with an eating disorder, summer can be a time full of ...

How Eating Disorders Affect the Heart

The devastating conditions of living with an eating disorder can wreak havoc on the body, and one part that truly feels that impact is the heart. Researchers found that of every 1,000 people who have bulimia, about 10 will develop ...

Anorexia and Anemia

Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by extreme restriction of nutritional intake. No bodily system can function as it should without the vitamins and nutrients that proper food and hydration provide. As such, anorexia ...

Eating Disorders in Adults

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and a host of others can happen to anyone – any gender, any race or ethnicity, and importantly, any age. And yet, all too often the focus on eating ...