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Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276Visit Shots! nowA Northampton private practice, specialising in eating disorders, is introducing a new telephone helpline service to tackle the rise in need across the county.Sue Wilson is proud to run her practice, Eating Disorder Consultancy Service, in Dallington and it has become a well-renowned mental health resource for the community over the past 16 years.The fully qualified nurse practitioner, with 43 years of experience, first worked at St Andrew’s Healthcare and has built on her knowledge ever since.Sue currently sees patients for batches of short or long-term eating…
The recent passage of Senate Bill 24-117, which addresses the state’s eating disorder treatment and recovery programs, is now awaiting Gov. Jared Polis’ signature into law and will create specific regulations for eating disorder treatment providers. McKenna Ganz, program director for The Eating Disorder Foundation (EDF), spoke with The Sopris Sun about pressing concerns in recent years, as diagnoses have increased and state regulators have scrutinized the practices of some of Colorado’s largest treatment centers. Founded in 2003, EDF provides support, education and resources for individuals affected by eating disorders. Over the last two years, EDF and Mental Health Colorado…
Join your colleagues at the FDLI Annual Conference, the premier event for the food and drug law community. This conference provides a unique opportunity to delve into the complex legal, regulatory, compliance, and policy issues currently impacting the FDA-regulated industry. The conference brings together experts from federal government, industry, the private bar, non-profit organizations, patient and consumer advocacy groups, consulting organizations, and the world of academia. This year’s conference is more than just an exchange of ideas. It’s a celebration of our rich history and accomplishments as we mark our 75th Anniversary. As we honor our past, we’ll also look…
Walk into a Sweetgreen and you might be surprised to find beef on the menu—specifically, a caramelized garlic steak. As of May 7, the health-conscious fast-casual salad chain offered grass-fed, pasture-raised steak at all of its locations nationwide. Those who go to Sweetgreen for its kale and not its chops may be taken aback.But co-founder and chief concept officer Nicolas Jammet says the inclusion of steak was a no-brainer. “After hearing anecdotal feedback from guests, we found that 75 percent of surveyed customers were seeking substantial choices beyond salads and bowls for dinner,” he tells GQ.Some of the early press…
Are onions food for you? Adding this nutrient-packed, aromatic vegetable into your meal rotation is a smart (and tasty) move. Onion health benefits are plentiful. Thanks to its nutritional value, accessibility, and delicious flavor, it’s no wonder this versatile bulb is a staple in cuisines across the world and forms the flavor base for a wide variety of dishes. Here’s everything you need to know about onion nutrition, plus how to eat more onions. Getty Images Karen Graham is a registered nutritionist and functional medicine dietitian. Onion Nutrition Facts Onions are a vegetable species within the genus allium, along with…
Introduction The “food is medicine” concept and approach has been rooted in humans, as proven by the first cookbook published in print around 1,470 by Bartolomeo Platina, “De honesta voluptate et valetudine” (“On right pleasure and good health”) (1). It is actually not just a cookbook but a systematic treatment of culinary arts, dietetics, warnings about the nature of foods, and their nutritional and healing power, with indications and contraindications of different items and preparations and much more that authors of previous centuries had illustrated on the matter. The crucial role of food and food consumption patterns on health have…
A recent study published in the journal Appetite investigates the extent to which body mass index (BMI) is associated with progression from binge-eating behavior to binge-eating disorder (BED). Study: Association of body mass index with progression from binge-eating behavior into binge-eating disorder among adolescents in the United States: A prospective analysis of pooled data. Image Credit: Doucefleur / Shutterstock.com What is BED? BED is defined as recurrent instances of eating large amounts of food in a short period, at least once a week for three months. BED, which also involves loss of eating control (LOC), is the most widely prevalent eating…
Share on PinterestExperts say people with binge eating disorder can relapse, so ongoing treatment is important. Laurie Rubin/Getty ImagesBinge eating disorder affects an estimated 1% to 3% of people in the United States.In a new study, researchers report that the disorder may last longer than previously thought.Experts say treatment and management of the disorder can be a lifelong process.Binge eating disorder may not be what doctors thought it was. At least when it comes to relapsing.A study published today in the journal Psychological Medicine by scientists from McLean Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system in Massachusetts,…
Binge-eating disorder is the most prevalent eating disorder in the United States, but previous studies have presented conflicting views of the disorder’s duration and the likelihood of relapse. A new five-year study led by investigators from McLean Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, showed that 61 percent and 45 percent of individuals still experienced binge-eating disorder 2.5 and 5 years after their initial diagnoses, respectively. These results contradict previous prospective studies that documented faster remission times, according to the authors. The big takeaway is that binge-eating disorder does improve with time, but for many people it lasts years.…
Binge-eating disorder is the most prevalent eating disorder in the United States, but previous studies have presented conflicting views of the disorder’s duration and the likelihood of relapse. A new five-year study led by investigators from McLean Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, showed that 61 percent and 45 percent of individuals still experienced binge-eating disorder 2.5 and 5 years after their initial diagnoses, respectively. These results contradict previous prospective studies that documented faster remission times, according to the authors. “The big takeaway is that binge-eating disorder does improve with time, but for many people it…