In March 2014 I had the opportunity to attend ICED which is the International Conference on Eating Disorders. Out of the many sessions I was planning on attending this session was the one that I was most excited about. This session was presented by Rachel Bryant-Waugh who is one of the key individuals to come […]
As consumers, when we hear about arsenic in rice and baby food we automatically panic and start thinking: What will we feed our babies? I wrote an article in July 2013 and I wanted to write a follow up to that article about arsenic and now its possible effects on baby food. To refresh your […]
I see clients who bring their medicine cabinet in of supplements in review. Individuals either begin taking supplements as the internet/magazine has suggested as a good idea or to take these supplements after their internist’s recommendations. If you are taking supplement (s) this article will discuss the latest findings on the amino acid called L-carnitine. […]
Eating disorders do not discriminate against sex, cause, whether the person is predisposed, or their age. I have observed in my private practice that once an older adult is referred to me for his or her eating disorder they are at a stage of needing significant help. Perhaps the doctor assumes the eating disorder was […]
It is hard to not walk into a grocery store and avoid passing various products made with coconut. Whether it is milk, nondairy cheeses, ice cream, oil or we hear Dr. Oz speak about it I couldn’t help myself want to write about this proclaimed “superfood”. It claims to be a protecting agent against Alzheimer’s, […]
We live in a culture that emphasizes eat “healthfully”, “unprocessed foods,” “whole grains”, perhaps gluten free if one has Celiac Disease or if you are gluten intolerant. We are told to eat fresh fruits and vegetables and yes they should be organic right? What about fat? Can I eat fat or should I avoid fat? […]
A number of months ago there was a big headliner on CNN that taking Fish oil supplements could increase the prostate cancer in men. After this report came out many of my male clients, friends and family members began asking questions regarding this disturbing news. The research began and more information has started to unfold. […]
Now that summer is over once and for all, have you surrendered to finally given up the scale? As you are well aware the scale psychologically can make you feel better or worse about yourself and your efforts with food. Here are some fun ideas of how you can have some closure with your scale […]
The other month I wrote about how eating disorders are growing in the male community. I thought writing about how gay men are affected by eating disorders would be helpful since I see many gay teens and men. Often times expressing their sexuality via body dissatisfaction is their first step via eating disorder is the […]
Let’s face it when we hear the term hemp whether it be seeds, powder any food or the bag for my yoga mat we think of the cannabis plant don’t we? Interestingly enough hemp foods have become rather popular and they can be nutritionally superior to other Omega 3 &6 fats that we consume. Hemp […]