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DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF)– According to Montgomery County’s Board of Commissioners, one out of every six families in Montgomery County are struggling with food insecurity and don’t know where their next meal is coming from.Local leaders came together Saturday to tackle the issue and help families put food on their table. The event was held at Levitt Pavilion, and commissioners said it’s a great way to bring people of all ages together to promote healthier eating.”We have over 80-thousand of our citizens here in Montgomery County that really need good food; they have limited access to decent food,” said Montgomery County…
At social events, she would eat tiny meal portions. She grew thinner by the day.Natalie Chung, now 24, was scared to admit to her family and friends that she had anorexia. Photo: Natalie ChungWhile Chung, now 24, was never diagnosed with an eating disorder, deep down she knew that she had anorexia nervosa.Those with this disease have an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, and a distorted perception of weight, according to the US-based Mayo Clinic. They place a high value on controlling their weight and shape, using extreme efforts that tend to…
Non-organic foods are produced using synthetic chemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides. In contrast, farmers grow and raise organic food without using antibiotics, hormones, and synthetic chemicals. Natural or non-synthetic pesticides may still be used in organic foods. Organic food is often environmentally friendly and promotes animal welfare. It’s also costly and not significantly nutritionally better. It’s OK to eat inorganic fruits and vegetables, which are just as nutrient-dense as organic ones. It’s essential to prioritize fruits and vegetables in your diet as much as possible, organic or not. Read on to learn about organic food, including benefits, downsides, and…
(ST. LOUIS, MO) August 9, 2023 – Alsana is an eating recovery community and treatment provider with in-person Residential and PHP/IOP programs in Alabama, California, and Missouri and thriving virtual programs across the U.S. Alsana utilizes the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) to evaluate improvement in clients’ eating disorder symptoms from admission to discharge. In 2023, EDE-Q respondents demonstrated statistically significant improvement in eating disorder symptoms, with a large effect size of .415. (Alsana’s full 2023 study is available for download here.) Alsana’s care teams administer Perception of Care (PoC) surveys when clients transition to a new level of care…
(ST. LOUIS, MO) August 9, 2023 – Alsana is an eating recovery community and treatment provider with in-person Residential and PHP/IOP programs in Alabama, California, and Missouri and thriving virtual programs across the U.S. Alsana utilizes the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) to evaluate improvement in clients’ eating disorder symptoms from admission to discharge. In 2023, EDE-Q respondents demonstrated statistically significant improvement in eating disorder symptoms, with a large effect size of .415. (Alsana’s full 2023 study is available for download here.) Alsana’s care teams administer Perception of Care (PoC) surveys when clients transition to a new level of care…
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that develop from a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. But for many people, diet culture plays a significant role in encouraging and maintaining disordered eating behaviors. It can also play a role in the development of eating disorders. Understanding diet culture There is no specific definition of diet culture, which can make the concept especially insidious. But, broadly, the term refers to a range of related ideas around body weight and shape, lifestyle, diet, and exercise. Essentially, diet culture glorifies thin, “toned bodies,” presenting them as the epitome of health and…
TOPLINE:Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have higher odds of some eating disorders, including bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and disordered eating, regardless of weight.METHODOLOGY:A small systematic review and meta-analysis showed increased odds of any eating disorders and disordered eating scores in adult women with PCOS compared with women without PCOS.As part of the 2023 update of the International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment of and Management of PCOS, the same researchers updated and expanded their analysis to include adolescents and specific eating disorders and to evaluate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on these risks.They included 20 cross-sectional…
The Basics on Pelvic Floor TherapyBefore we get too far into our discussion, pelvic health therapy is often referred to as pelvic floor therapy. So, where is the pelvis/pelvic floor located and what is it? The pelvis is in the center of your body – place your hands on your hips and you are touching the top of your pelvis. Both hips and the low back are closely connected to the pelvis, and hip and low back pain can often be related to pelvic floor dysfunction.The pelvic floor is sometimes also called the pelvic bowl because it literally looks like…
Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.PCOS affects roughly one in eight women. Women who have the condition face an increased risk of developing metabolic problems such as diabetes, reproductive issues such as infertility, and psychological issues including anxiety and depression.Women are diagnosed when they have at least two of the three key features of PCOS: Increased numbers of ovarian follicles containing immature eggs (called polycystic ovaries)…
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. The paper is titled “Increased Prevalence of Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” PCOS affects roughly one in eight women. Women who have the condition face an increased risk of developing metabolic problems such as diabetes, reproductive issues such as infertility, and psychological issues including anxiety and…