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From the mid-1990s until 2014, I founded and was the Executive Director of Cedar Associates, an outpatient treatment center for eating disorders with two locations in Westchester County, New York. We were a group of qualified eating disorder specialists joined together for a common cause—to provide coordinated and expert care to our patients. One ethical issue we pondered was whether or not we had created a cottage industry for those most vulnerable. We wondered if we were somehow taking advantage of those in need as we were part of the new ‘niche’ industry created by the rapid increase in the…
What are the benefits and drawbacks of in-person or virtual relationships? From the mid-1990s until 2014, I founded and was the Executive Director of Cedar Associates, an outpatient treatment center for eating disorders with two locations in Westchester County, New York. We were a group of qualified eating disorder specialists joined together for a common cause—to provide coordinated and expert care to our patients. article continues after advertisement One ethical issue we pondered was whether or not we had created a cottage industry for those most vulnerable. We wondered if we were somehow taking advantage of those in need as…
i Boost your favorite Harlow smoothie with a dose of CBD. Credit: Ashley Anderson Nutritious meets delicious at these healthy, vegetable-centric eateries. Updated May 31, 2024 2 min read Tuck Woodstock Tuck Woodstock wrote and edited content for Travel Portland from 2014–2020. Read More Portland may be known for its ice cream, doughnuts, cured meats and fish sauce chicken wings, but it’s also a heavenly spot for healthy food options such as salads and smoothies. Nourish yourself at these whole-food-focused restaurants. Salad When someone says “healthy food,” most people immediately think of salad, but not all piles of leafy greens…
i Boost your favorite Harlow smoothie with a dose of CBD. Credit: Ashley Anderson Nutritious meets delicious at these healthy, vegetable-centric eateries. Updated May 31, 2024 2 min read Tuck Woodstock Tuck Woodstock wrote and edited content for Travel Portland from 2014–2020. Read More Portland may be known for its ice cream, doughnuts, cured meats and fish sauce chicken wings, but it’s also a heavenly spot for healthy food options such as salads and smoothies. Nourish yourself at these whole-food-focused restaurants. Salad When someone says “healthy food,” most people immediately think of salad, but not all piles of leafy greens…
From the mid-1990s until 2014, I founded and was the Executive Director of Cedar Associates, an outpatient treatment center for eating disorders with two locations in Westchester County, New York. We were a group of qualified eating disorder specialists joined together for a common cause—to provide coordinated and expert care to our patients. One ethical issue we pondered was whether or not we had created a cottage industry for those most vulnerable. We wondered if we were somehow taking advantage of those in need as we were part of the new ‘niche’ industry created by the rapid increase in the…
Hello from this eight month pregnant gal! Yep! I am officially 33 weeks pregnant with a BIG baby! Get this dress! We just went in for a “growth” ultrasound on Tuesday — which is common when babies are in the 96th percentile. And she is doing wonderfully! She’s in the correct “head-down” position, and all cute and cuddled up, nice and cozy in there! And as for her size, she is measuring at 5 and a half pounds already…which normally for a 33 week baby, they are about 4 pounds 3 ounces. She’s nearly a pound and a half ahead…
Living with an eating disorder is incredibly challenging and can ultimately be life-threatening. These conditions intertwine mental and physical health in complex ways. Caused by a range of factors, involving genetic, societal, environmental, and other influences, treating these disorders can be equally as nuanced. Individualized and holistic approaches are increasingly effective in addressing these disorders’ unique aspects. This article explores the different types of treatments for eating disorders, highlighting recent breakthroughs and various therapeutic modalities. By understanding and utilizing these approaches, we can better support those on their journey to recovery. Modern ED Treatment Requires a Multidisciplinary Approach While there’s…
Since 2021, GlobeScan has partnered with EAT, a science-based global platform for food system transformation, to conduct the Grains of Truth consumer research series. This annual survey, conducted in 31 markets worldwide, delves into consumers’ concerns about the current food system, their attitudes and behaviors toward consuming healthy and sustainable food, and their viewpoints on who should lead the transformation of the food system. The latest edition of the study reveals that consumers worldwide believe that malnutrition, pesticides, obesity and diet-related health issues, and plastic waste from food packaging are the most concerning aspects of the food system (how food…
Published: May 31, 2024Food-as-medicine company, bitewell, leads the way in personalized nutrition by helping consumers understand the role of food in healthcareAn apple a day keeps the doctor away. At least that’s what mothers have been telling their children to get them to consume more fruit and vegetables since this aphorism first appeared in 1866.And the mothers of the world aren’t wrong. A diet of whole, minimally processed foods has been linked time and time again with longer lifespan, longer health span, and a reduced risk for chronic disease.So, how have we gotten to a place where 33% of adults…
Researchers from The Possibilities Project and Clinical Futures at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed, implemented and successfully tested a nutrition screener to improve access to healthy resources for families eligible for federally funded food benefits. The findings were published this week in the journal Annals of Family Medicine. Many low-income families rely on the federally funded Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for nutritional support, and both programs have been linked to improved health outcomes and decreased health care costs. However, many eligible families do not receive these…