Taking care of YOU

Taking care of yourself means nurturing your body, mind, and soul.

Mind

Become informed about what eating disorders really are. Be knowledgeable about how to find help. Find out what the media wants you to believe about your body.

• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
• Eating Disorder Facts - http://home.pb.net/~karyn1/facts.htm - this link is broken
• Body Image and the Media

Body

Develop better food habits by eating foods that taste good and are good for you.

• Diet and Nutrition Information from the American Heart Association
• American Dietetic Association
• Nutrition and healthy eating - Mayo Clinic

Exercise isn't just for controlling your weight. It increases your energy level, helps reduce stress, counters depression and anxiety, strengthens your heart, and it's a great way to spend time with family and friends.

• Exercise and Fitness from the American Heart Association
• Fitness and Sports Medicine Center - Mayo Clinic

Soul

The soul, like the body, lives by what it feeds on.

• Positive Body Image Information
• Something-fishy Website on Eating Disorders