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Over 10 million women struggle with eating disorders in United States alone. Castlewood Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is committed to the comprehensive treatment of all types of eating disorders. Castlewood supports any community effort that works to combat the development and maintenance of the eating disorder mentality. Delta Delta Delta Sorority sponsors a week each year to promote healthy...
10/19/2010 6:42:35 PM
The attachment system of the brain is conceived as a biologically and evolutionary-based survival system that evolved to encourage people to connect with other people in times of distress to improve their safety. The rules governing that system are laid down in early childhood through close attunement between the infant and caregiver, and are actively implemented thereafter. Sometimes attachment goes...
10/13/2010 11:29:04 PM
Treating Eating Disorders with Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Dissociation Castlewood Treatment Center for eating disorders specializes in the treatment of all types of eating disorders as well as co-occurring Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Dissociative Disorders. At Castlewood, we understand that eating disorder symptoms are accompanied by an underlying problem. The symptoms are like a red flag being...
10/7/2010 12:09:00 AM
CARF accreditation is in recognition of Castlewood Treatment Center's compliance with an extensive list of internationally recognized standards. Castlewood Treatment Center is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a three-year full accreditation from CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), the international nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. The CARF...
9/5/2010 8:13:24 PM
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that is becoming quite common, especially among young adults. The affected person has episodes of binge eating followed by purging through vomiting, laxative use or exercise. The vicious cycle of binging and purging becomes a way of life, leads to severe health problems and can be life threatening unless treated. In order to treat this disorder it is important...
8/31/2010 11:06:31 PM
Compulsive overeating is the uncontrollable urge to consume large portions of food frequently. This is similar to an addiction where the person feels an overwhelming desire to eat at all times. Usually, compulsive overeating tendencies emerge from deep seated reasons and require psychotherapy during treatment. This eating disorder is perhaps the most difficult to diagnose as the symptoms are not very...
8/3/2010 8:01:03 PM
The growing number of eating disorder cases are a cause for alarm to many and more and more young individuals are afflicted with disorders such as Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive overeating, Binge eating or often a constellation of more than one disorder. Treatment is advised early at onset to prevent the severe health implications from developing. Who Needs an Eating Disorder Day Treatment Program?...
7/19/2010 10:35:13 PM
Bulimia nervosa cases are on the rise with the desire to attain the perfect body shape aggravated by unresolved emotional issues and other factors such as stress, environment and genetic disposition. Dieting and excessive hunger can lead to binge eating followed by purging to remove the food from the system. Gradually, the cycle of binging and purging sets in and creates havoc to the system. Effective...
7/8/2010 6:52:56 PM
The increase in the prevalence of eating disorders in the past decade is a cause for concern and as a society we must take notice and work to change our attitudes about body and health. Eating disorders develop more commonly in young adults as they struggle to form self identity and body acceptance. There are several types of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, compulsive eating, and binge...
6/30/2010 10:02:25 PM
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