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).
A celiac diagnosis can turn your world upside down and totally change your relationship with food. Whether you were diagnosed as a child or later in life, it can take a toll on the way you interact with food. Feelings of scarcity, hypervigilance, and even greif are normal - but this doesn’t mean you can't have a healthy and enjoyable relationship with food!
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.
HAES® is the acronym for a movement that has been around since the 1960s, otherwise known as Health at Every Size®. HAES® is a weight-neutral approach to health, emphasizing healthy behavior changes to promote health rather than weight loss. It encourages individuals to appreciate their bodies for what they can do and provide rather than for how they look.
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?
Jillian Micheals has made some seriously unfriendly waves among the body positive crowd as well as those of us in eating disorder recovery with her response to Lizzo’s body. Although Micheals goes to great lengths to remind the public she supports body love at any size she emphatically does not agree with celebrating Lizzo’s body along with her music.
For 2020 we are changing it up! We are going to take our Mindful Movement with Maria blog/vlog and explore the yamas and niyamas through mindful movement, breath and meditation. Each month, get to know one of these ethical yogic guidelines or moral codes. This month we start with the first yama-nonviolence.
Recent holiday ads such as the one from Peleton of a woman recounting her year long journey with her new stationary bike or the Mercedes ad of Santa getting shisted out of his red shiny sleigh by a tween who threatens to leak his photo to social media, has gotten heat for their undertones suggesting all bodies, thin or not need changing.
Today we thread the theme of gratitude into our yoga practice. When we are present to our breath, body, thoughts and emotions we paved the way for connection to these parts. When we can address their needs (ie we honor our edge a pose, move our body authentically they way it enjoys, or acknoweldge a challenging emotion) they thank us!
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).
Cooking oftentimes involves planning ahead, grocery shopping, prepping, and cleaning, and phew... it sure can take up a huge amount of time!
Well, I have the perfect solution. An easy and affordable one-pot wonder! This recipe requires very little prep, costs about $10 to make 6 servings (which comes out to less than $2 per meal), and cooks overnight as you sleep.
Traveling is one of the best parts of life, but eating disorders can make it a very difficult thing to manage. Traveling gives us the opportunity to explore other places and cultures and opens our lives to adventure. In my opinion, one of the best ways to truly immerse yourself in another culture is through the food.
Integrated Eating is delighted to present a blog from our nutrition intern, Makenzie Teramo. While interning for us this summer she attended a webinar given by The Renfrew Center that was presented by McKenzie Wilkins and Rachel Phillips Tenny called Body Neutrality: How to Exist Between Loving and Hating Your Body.
With an increased awareness of health and wellness, nutritional supplement use amongst Americans are at an all high. According to the 2017 Annual Survey on Dietary Supplements, three fourths of Americans took dietary supplements last year. At Integrated Eating, we believe nutritional supplements can provide certain nutrients to your body for optimum health.
