In our past blogs we have voiced our clinical opinions regarding the need for increased screening for disordered eating. Who should be screening? Primary providers such as pediatricians, therapists and dietitians come to mind. In the news this past week it was reported that there is no clear evidence at this time to recommend specific guidelines for or against screening for eating disorders (HealthDay, 2022).

Vegan lifestyles are becoming ever so popular over the past decade. People from all walks of life are deciding not to eat animal or animal products.

There’s always been discussion among professionals about the brain and eating disorders. At surface level, we often see changes in mood, behaviors and of course, eating habits with our clients. But what if there was more to this story? How would it help us during the recovery process?

Often, as eating disorder specialists we get asked WHY eating disorders surface. Parents, providers and those dealing with eating issues wonder what factors contribute to disordered eating. The answer remains complex. Eating disorders involve many different layers and variables. Genetics, trauma and life transitions have been studied and reported as contributors to disordered eating. An article just this week out of healthday.com, highlighted another factor to consider, especially in younger people dealing with disordered eating. Bullying.

A new study was recently published addressing stress and eating disorders. This study was unique in that it had the controlled variables of a residential setting. Both clients and clinicians perceive on some level that binge eating symptoms often come as a result of stress. This study highlights the contrary. These “hot off the press” findings came out last month in the Journal of Neuroscience

As a practice dedicated to eating disorders, it’s common for clients, families and colleagues to assume we treat the more known disorders of Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and OSFED. Although Integrated Eating does work with clients with these diagnoses, more and more we are referred clients reporting ARFID symptoms. New to the term? Join the club.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has officially released a new clinical report on guidance in identifying and managing eating disorders in both childrens and adolescents. Published in Pediatrics, these guidelines are a positive step in helping frontline providers in identifying and referring younger patients with the disorder early on.

Diabetes - a term most of us are familiar with. When it comes to diet, health and medicine; diabetes is often talked about as a health risk. Media latches on to the topic when touting why a diet high in sugar can be dangerous. But this is only half the story.

The past 6 months or so have definitely not been easy for anyone. Between the normal ebs and flows of day to day life, we are fatiguing from a pandemic and throw in political unrest into the mix for good measure. it’s the perfect storm!

Eating Disorders are complex - this we know. How or whey they start or get triggered is also complex. What we do know is that disordered eating emerges as a way to cope and manage things like emotions, stress and the environment. We must then acknowledge that those dealing with disordered eating often have experienced some level of trauma.

While the menstrual cycle innately allows the female body to reproduce, our relationship with it encompasses fertility, feminine balance and health. For this reason, it is a topic that should be addressed during routine medical care (although sometimes it isn’t).

Vegan diets and Veganism are diet styles made up of only plant-based foods. The core foundation is to abstain from eating animal products. This is also sometimes accompanied by the refusal to use animal products in any way (think leather bags) and is associated with a philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.

In response to our country's most recent events concerning PIOC, as well as honoring LGBTQ Pride Month, this month’s Integrated Eating’s Recovery Research Wrap up blog is dedicated to the education of the prevalence of eating disorders in minorities.

Part of learning about the research is to address what we observe. Right now, we are all witnessing how the global pandemic affects us. In addition, we are curious as to how those in our care and the eating disorder population at large are managing their way through COVID-19. Over the past few weeks, there have been several articles out there bringing light to how coronavirus might affect the ED community.

Integrated Eating is using this month’s Recovery Research Wrap Up to check in with everyone as we continue to settle into our new normal. And while we hope it will be temporary, we must practice acceptance that it may be longer than anticipated and stay present to what each moment has to offer.

Celebs - you may love them or hate them but it's hard to argue with their influence. They might help us gauge what or what not to wear. Some may use their fame to discuss important environmental issues. Others even have political influence.

“Good” food, “bad” foods. Unfortunately, our society often feels that foods fit into one category or the other. Or perhaps someplace in between. Pump the brakes. Here comes the newest trendy diet barreling down the street!

Just last week, a new study out of Australia was published looking at the relationship between social media (SM) use and disordered eating (DE) in young adolescents. It’s true, most young people, especially in the New York metro area have cell phones.

The training to become a doctor is notoriously challenging. First a bachelor’s degree (or two) in science or related field. Next, four years of vigorous medical school followed by a robust fellowship that can last up to four additional years. During this entire process, at most these aspiring medical professionals will have only a few hours of training on the topic of eating disorders (Matthews-Kings, 2019).

It’s 2019 - and with that comes unlimited access to the internet, smart phones and at home mechanisms that tell us all sorts of things- “Alexa can you tell me about…” - information has reached the masses.