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Individuals from Kingston and the surrounding region, who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, are now able to access more treatment options through Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s (KHSC) recently opened intensive day treatment program. The new eating disorders clinic connects patients with a team of specially trained medical experts, including a psychiatrist, psychotherapists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioner, and dietitian. The program was made available through $1 million in base funding which was announced by Ontario Health last year. “This program meets a critical need in our community as we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of referrals…
Deciding to receive treatment for an eating disorder is a huge step. Many people don’t know where to begin once they’ve decided they may need treatment. The good news is that a wide variety of treatment options are available for you or your loved one. Wondering where to find a residential eating disorder treatment program in Las Vegas? At Virtue Recovery Las Vegas – Eating Disorders, our residential eating disorder treatment program is ready to help you make the necessary changes to have a safe and successful recovery. Reach out to one of our professionals today via 866.984.3819 to learn…
Updated at 12:21 p.m. on September 8, 2023In the 1970s, they tried lithium. Then it was zinc and THC. Anti-anxiety drugs had their turn. So did Prozac and SSRIs and atypical antidepressants. Nothing worked. Patients with anorexia were still unable to bring themselves to eat, still stuck in rigid thought patterns, still chillingly underweight.A few years ago, a group led by Evelyn Attia, the director of the Center for Eating Disorders at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, tried giving patients an antipsychotic drug called olanzapine, normally used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and…
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s no secret that Mobile has some of the best food across the South, but that doesn’t mean it’s always healthy. Here are the top 10 healthy food restaurants in the Mobile area, according to Yelp: Ginger & Spice Address: 209 Dauphin St. Suite A Menu Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sundays Nourish Cafe Address: 101 N Water St. Menu on website homepage (scroll down) Hours: 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, closed Saturdays and Sundays Grace Address: 555 Dauphin St. Menu Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Wednesday (bar open until midnight),…
News 7 Sep 2023 Some retailers and brands are finding creative ways to better promote fresh fruit and vegetables to kids such as hard discounter Lidl’s cartoon characters, Banana-Llamas and Tawny Tomatowl. Food with a focus on health and wellness is growing in popularity across all categories and demographics, particularly kids’ food, beverages, and snacks. However, children today are exposed to unprecedented amounts of advertising in their daily lives, and the negative impact of unhealthy food marketing has become a major challenge for parents. © AdobeStock/zinkevych Kids are often enticed by the appealing branding of processed, high-calorie and sugar-laden snacks…
There’s no shortage of theories. For starters, the burgers are made by machines. While they’ve been fine-tuned to include less fat and cholesterol than real beef, early products were full of sodium and used additives for taste and texture, like sugar and carrageenan — an extract from seaweed that’s the subject of health concerns among some scientists and nutritionists. Companies like Beyond and Impossible have tinkered with recipes to get rid of additives and make fake meat more nutritious, but the fact remains that their burgers are lab creatures. “The big problem with plant-based meats is they fall into the…
Eating disorders are becoming increasingly common in the United States. There are several reasons, such as social media, unrealistic body expectations, and increased mental health conditions. Eating disorders can be incredibly dangerous when left untreated. That is where residential eating disorder treatment comes in. It’s important to know what to expect from eating disorder treatment. At Virtue Recovery Las Vegas – Eating Disorders, we offer comprehensive residential eating disorder treatment programs for you or your loved one who might be struggling. Don’t let your eating disorder take control of your life. Contact us today via 866.984.3819 to learn about our…
In a recent article published in PLoS One, researchers conducted an online survey among 302 female students from the University of Rennes in France between February and May 2021 to assess the frequency of overeating episodes in response to six emotions experienced during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-induced university closures. Study: Emotional overeating affected nine in ten female students during the COVID-19 university closure: A cross-sectional study in France. Image Credit: Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock.com From a broader perspective, it helped the researchers understand social and psychological factors associated with stress response. Background Except for September-October 2021, universities in France remained fully closed between…
NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The binge-eating disorder treatment market size is expected to increase by USD 578.04 million from 2022 to 2027, registering a CAGR of 7.26%, according to the latest research report from Technavio. The increasing prevalence of binge-eating disorder is notably driving the market growth. The prevalence of binge-eating disorders across various age groups, races, and income levels serves as a significant driver for the growth of the binge-eating disorder treatment market. In the US, for example, this condition has a lifetime frequency of 2.6%. Notably, around 49% of individuals with binge-eating disorders have a history of two or…
As families well know, kitchens and dining areas can become a battle zone when an eating disorder is present. Since they are so often such places of conflict, we need to prep them for the fragile early stage of returning home from treatment, when things as simple as the color of the placemats, type of milk and shape of the bowls can serve to increase urges to engage in maladaptive patterns or reinforce recovery oriented behaviors. When I start this discussion with clients I ask them to describe their kitchen and dining area and we talk about how certain parts…