Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Pregnancy is a time that brings out many changes for the new mother, who is carrying the developing life within her. Whether a pregnancy was intended or not, the process of pregnancy is one that should be approached carefully, as many [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Breastfeeding is an incredible time period for both mother and baby. The benefits of breastfeeding are irrefutable and include increased immune support and protection for the child, opportunities for mother and baby to bond, decreasing the risk of asthma and allergies [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Many individuals endure a varying level of pain on a daily basis. Whether pain is acute or chronic in nature, pain management is an essential component of improving overall quality of life for the countless people who are experiencing any form [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The process of recovering from prescription medication abuse can feel like an overwhelming and daunting task, but it is something that happens gradually through different stages. One of the most important steps to beginning recovery from prescription medication abuse is being [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Struggling with an addiction to prescription drugs can lead to the destruction of many of the important things in life, such as relationships, career/job aspirations, health, creative abilities, and more. An individual who becomes physically dependent on prescription drugs will be [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.