by Catherine Tilford | Feb 8, 2014 | Eating Disorders
It’s February and I still can’t turn on the TV without being inundated by advertisements for weight loss products, diets, and exercise routines. It happens every year post-holidays as advertisers try to capitalize on New Year’s resolutions and...
by Catherine Tilford | Sep 6, 2013 | Eating Disorders
I’ve written quite a few blog posts on eating disorders yet never tackled one of the questions people with eating disorders and their loved ones often ask – why? Why did I (or my son, daughter, brother, sister) develop an eating disorder? Inherent in...
by Catherine Tilford | Jun 7, 2013 | Eating Disorders
How do you know when something that is meant to be healthy and life-sustaining becomes too much of a good thing and potentially dangerous to your health? The weather is warming up and in Colorado that means I’m seeing more and more people outside enjoying the...
by Catherine Tilford | Mar 1, 2013 | Eating Disorders
“Everybody Knows Somebody” I’ve been posting resources, articles, and statistics all week on my Facebook and Twitter pages in an effort to raise awareness, provide hope, and point people in the direction of help for National Eating Disorders...
by Catherine Tilford | Nov 17, 2012 | Eating Disorders
In my private practice, one of the areas I specialize in is helping people recover from eating disorders. This time of year, I am very aware of how scary and anxiety producing the holidays can be for those who struggle with eating disorders, such as anorexia,...
by Catherine Tilford | Jul 28, 2012 | Eating Disorders
“The benefits of sport are well recognized: organized athletics builds self-esteem, promotes physical conditioning, enhances skills, teaches the value of teamwork, and sets a foundation for lifelong physical activity. Athletic competition, however, can also...
