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Mindset and Brain Chemistry Keys to Recovery from Eating Disorders

Lori Hanson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:01:10 +0000

Two things are critical to help individuals recover that aren't widely used in traditional treatment are the inclusion of working on mindset and balancing brain chemistry. Many treatment programs are focused on "fixing" the problem and daily the discussion is about the behavior, weighing, watching them go to the bathroom so they won't throw up and putting even more emphasis on the problem.

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Do You Feed Your Child’s Eating Disorder?

Lori Hanson — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:00:55 +0000

For a parent it can be difficult to understand how their young son or daughter developed anorexia or bulimia or became obese. Most parents don't typically intend to knowingly cause issues for your kids. But in working with teens with eating disorders and their parents it's interesting to see how many times parents aren't tuned in to the messages that are being given to their child.

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Find Freedom from Your Eating Disorder with a Coach

Lori Hanson — Sun, 15 May 2011 20:47:14 +0000

You’re familiar with the traditional forms of treatment and may have tried them all: Inpatient, residential, outpatient, intensive out patient, counseling, and various forms of group therapy. But are you aware of the benefits of working with an eating disorder coach?

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My Daughter Has an Eating Disorder and I Don’t Get It

Lori Hanson — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:56:09 +0000

The bombshell drops. Your precious little girl or boy has an eating disorder. For some parents they suspect and have to figure out how to confront their child. For others, they are blissfully unaware until their child confides in them. 85% of eating disorders start between the ages of 13-20.

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Where Do You Need Help?

Lori Hanson — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:09:10 +0000

By Lori Hanson We’re all looking for something. All searching for the missing link, the right puzzle piece, that one piece of information that when we find it will give us a quantum leap in life. Many people probably won’t admit it out loud, but I think everyone is searching for something. The internet significantly […]

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You have a Choice – Everyday

Lori Hanson — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:52:57 +0000

I've had a very busy few weeks and finally have some time today to be more reflective. Typically when we don't take time to tune in and stay conscious it's easy to fall back in to bad habits which can lead to negative thinking. But it really is all about choice.

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We’ve Moved!

Lori Hanson — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:22:35 +0000

Well it’s official. I’ve moved to WordPress after being prodded multiple times I decided to take the plunge. So welcome to the Learn2Balance blog! (formerly RecoveredHolistically.blogspot.com) I’ve also decided to change the pace a bit. So I promise to share good information and have fun doing it in the process. That should make it easier to […]

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Eating Disorders – Behind the Whispers

Lori Hanson — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:28:00 +0000

By Lori Hanson Do you know how to spot an eating disorder? Most people have heard of anorexia and bulimia. But many people upon hearing the words eating disorder automatically assume symptoms of anorexia. “So how skinny did you get?” When they hear the term bulimia, the automatic assumption is “Oh, you vomited”. It’s not […]

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Release the Inner Kid to Reduce Stress and Create More Balance

Lori Hanson — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:27:00 +0000

By Lori Hanson It’s so easy to get caught up in the drama of day-to-day life. To stress, worry, live in fear and focus on all that could go wrong. What a way to live your life! How do you find room for happiness amidst all the drama? Even finding the time to remember what […]

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Memories Run Deep – Why Eating Disorders Are Difficult to Treat

Lori Hanson — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:27:00 +0000

What's the earliest memory you have? Is it a positive memory from early childhood? Something that makes you beam with delight upon recall? Or is it something you would really rather forget? Regardless of the amount of recall you have, whether you were age two or maybe even younger your memories are all there, stored in your brain--and your cells.

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