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When I saw that registered dietitian and author Christy Harrison was a keynote speaker at the upcoming 34th Annual Renfrew Center Conference, a training event for eating disorder professionals, I was inspired to explore how the principles of her work could be applied to adolescents with eating disorders. Christy Harrison, author of The Wellness Trap, published in April 2023 by Little, Brown Spark, offers valuable insights for families navigating eating disorders. The wellness industry encompasses businesses offering services, products, and programs aimed at enhancing health, fitness, nutrition, appearance, and overall quality of life. While often well-intentioned, this industry is sometimes…
When I saw that registered dietitian and author Christy Harrison was a keynote speaker at the upcoming 34th Annual Renfrew Center Conference, a training event for eating disorder professionals, I was inspired to explore how the principles of her work could be applied to adolescents with eating disorders. Christy Harrison, author of The Wellness Trap, published in April 2023 by Little, Brown Spark, offers valuable insights for families navigating eating disorders. The wellness industry encompasses businesses offering services, products, and programs aimed at enhancing health, fitness, nutrition, appearance, and overall quality of life. While often well-intentioned, this industry is sometimes…
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to help prevent or address eating disorders in athletes and assist athletes who may be struggling. Sign up for our email list to get the next link to the newest Q&A right to your inbox. Question: Our strength trainer has a scale near the entrance of the high school weight room. Is this okay? I worry that athletes may focus too much on the scale, weigh themselves too often (and in public), and struggle with body image concerns. Should I…
Believe it or not, healthy fast food does exist! There are many chain restaurants where you can grab a quick and nutritious bite to eat. Eating at home is still better for you than eating out (due to smaller amounts of calories, and less saturated fat and sodium), but sometimes fast food is the only thing available.With a bit of knowledge and preparation, you can absolutely find healthy fast food when you need it. Just keep these tips in mind.Tips for ordering healthy fast foodBefore you order, take a pause. To prevent yourself from making impulsive decisions based on the…
Identify What Is Stressful About Halloween CandyYou can start by identifying what is stressful about the food or eating environment. Is it stressful because you have a restrictive mindset around candy? Where does your restriction come from? Is this restriction serving you? How can you enjoy the Halloween season without stress, guilt, or shame? If you’re fighting with yourself internally, know that doing the opposite of what your disordered voice wants to do is usually a step in the right direction.Allow Yourself To Have Candy Throughout The YearEating candy shouldn’t be reserved solely for the holidays. Research shows that being…
Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account – free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here. The upcoming presidential election could lead to a lot of unwanted – and sometimes unhealthy – snacking.Emotional eating can be a byproduct of stressful times, including political events, sports playoffs and other happenings, according to various studies.Recent research published…
October 15, 2024 Body Image It is that time of year again when I like to be sure that everyone has the opportunity to receive more training and development at a special sale price! 20% OFF all Training Courses & Bundles from October 15th to November 1st My passion is helping other clinicians develop and grow their skills when working with eating disorders and body image and to celebrate professional development for clinicians, the annual 20% off sale is happening on ALL ED and Body Image training programs and Bundles of programs at the Food and Body Image Healers® Training…
Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. The use of she/her/hers pronouns in some articles is not intended to be exclusionary. Eating disorders can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights.Athletes are often admired for their discipline, physical prowess, and dedication to their sports. However, beneath this veneer of excellence, there is a lesser-discussed issue that affects many: the connection between eating disorders and athleticism. Recognizing whether you are an unbalanced exerciser and understanding what steps to take can make a significant…
Adult Mental HealthMindfulness is an awareness that arises by intentionally paying attention to the present moment. Mindfulness has been studied for a range of medical and psychological conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, diabetes, depression, cancer, heart disease and stress. Recognizing the many physical and emotional health benefits, MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital offers a variety of wellness programs to assist community members of all levels with initiating and maintaining a mindfulness practice.Mindfulness-Based Stress ReductionIt is normal to experience stress in your daily life. How you choose to respond to that stress determines its impact on your overall health and well-being.…
CANTON ‒ People who need food may find it difficult to locate a comprehensive list of local food pantries.If they get food, some may lack the knowledge, appliances and utensils to properly prepare and cook healthy food at an affordable cost.”Sometimes, people don’t know the bag of beans, you have to soak them,” said Kaitlynne Henninge of OSU Extension, who educates people about the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. “Not everyone has a refrigerator. Not everyone has a stove.”Henninge delivered an impromptu presentation Wednesday at the first full in-person meeting of the Stark County Food Council since January 2020. With…