As Eating Disorders Awareness Week approaches (February 24 – March 2, 2025), it’s the perfect time to shed light on a topic that affects millions worldwide. Eating disorders are often misunderstood, reduced to issues of food and weight when, in reality, they are much deeper. Whether you’re new to the subject, struggling yourself, or supporting someone who is, understanding the emotional, psychological, and even biological roots of these disorders is the first step to healing.
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED) impact people across all ages, genders, and backgrounds. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, around 9% of the global population will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. With the highest mortality rate among mental health conditions, eating disorders don’t just affect physical health—they often come with severe emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions.
Societal beauty standards, personal trauma, and emotional struggles all play a role in the development of these disorders. However, there’s more to the story. If we look beyond the surface and examine deeper biological and subconscious influences, we can uncover profound insights into why these patterns exist and how we can break free from them.
Total Biology, also known as the Biological Decoding of Diseases, suggests that illnesses—including eating disorders—are the body’s way of expressing unresolved emotional and ancestral traumas. Developed by Dr. Claude Sabbah and influenced by German New Medicine, this approach views eating disorders not as isolated behaviors but as adaptations to deeper conflicts.
For instance, anorexia is often linked to a subconscious fear of invasion or loss of control. Many individuals with anorexia have experienced trauma that made them feel powerless, leading their subconscious minds to associate food restriction with regaining autonomy. Additionally, inherited traumas, such as ancestral experiences of famine, can influence an individual’s relationship with hunger and survival.
Bulimia reflects a push-pull conflict between abundance and scarcity. The act of bingeing may symbolize an attempt to fill an emotional void—whether due to lack of love, security, or self-worth—while purging represents the rejection of those same emotions. Many with bulimia have internalized the idea that their needs or desires are shameful, creating a destructive cycle of indulgence and guilt.
Binge eating disorder is often tied to a need for protection. Excess weight can act as a subconscious barrier against emotional harm. Many individuals with this disorder have experienced neglect, abandonment, or rejection, leading their nervous system to associate food with safety and emotional regulation.
Beyond personal experiences, epigenetics and inherited trauma also shape eating behaviors. If past generations endured extreme hardship, scarcity, or emotional suppression, these imprints can influence present-day struggles with food and body image. Healing these imprints requires deep self-awareness and intentional transformation.
True healing from an eating disorder isn’t just about food—it’s about addressing the deeper layers of emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. At Holistic Axis, we take a comprehensive approach, guiding individuals toward permanent inner change.
Our unique method combines therapy & coaching, complementary therapies, and energy healing. We help individuals uncover and heal the subconscious programs that drive disordered eating while equipping them with tools for emotional regulation, self-acceptance, and boundary-setting.
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Healing from an eating disorder isn’t about rigid control—it’s about trust, nourishment, and self-empowerment. It’s about transforming fear and scarcity into abundance and self-love.
As we observe Eating Disorders Awareness Week, let’s go beyond surface-level discussions. Let’s acknowledge the deeper roots of these struggles and embrace holistic solutions that lead to lasting transformation. If you or someone you love is facing these challenges, know that healing is possible. At Holistic Axis, we are here to support you on the journey to freedom, balance, and true inner health. Start today - book your free consultation.
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