Diet culture is an ever-present influence in our lives, shaping our perceptions of food choices and instilling the belief that these choices carry a moral value. It insists that the only path to cultivating a positive relationship with food is by adhering to rigid food rules and shunning so-called “bad foods.” But what if there
Everyone possesses a biological need for food. This is because food provides us with the essential nutrients required to fuel our energy, facilitate repair, support growth, and uphold the proper functioning of crucial bodily processes. Consuming food should be as straightforward and intuitive as the acts of using the restroom and taking a breath. Unfortunately,
Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), also referred to as hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), is a medical term used to describe when an individual begins missing periods due to changes in hormone levels. It is commonly seen in women struggling with an eating disorder, but can develop in anyone who has been experiencing extreme stress or engaging in
Full recovery from an eating disorder is possible, but the recovery journey is difficult and paved with many obstacles. One of the main challenges patients with anorexia nervosa encounter is adhering to their eating disorder meal plan. The purpose of eating disorder meal plans is to help patients build a healthy relationship with food that
Whether you are looking to improve overall health or better your eating habits to manage specific medical conditions, meeting with a registered dietitian nutritionist is the best way to get your nutrition questions answered. Sorting through nutrition information can be difficult and confusing for the general population. A dietitian has the education and training needed
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that lead to a host of medical complications, negatively impacting physical, social, and psychological health. One of the most common medical complications seen in anorexia nervosa is a slow heart rate, also referred to as sinus bradycardia. Slow heart rate occurs most frequently in individuals with a low
Eating disorders affect individuals of all ages, races, body sizes, and gender identities. They are among the deadliest of all mental health conditions and research shows that 9% of the US population will struggle with an eating disorder at some point during their life. The good news is that with the right treatment strategy and
Balanced nutrition is essential for mind body health, but what happens when good intentions turn into an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy? Orthorexia is a serious condition characterized by an unhealthy fixation on healthy eating that may or may not lead to extreme weight loss. When left untreated, orthorexia can have long lasting effects on one’s