Monthly Insights
Understanding Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (June 2023)
When I was growing up, my mother used to talk about “when you get your period…” and share how this was reflective of becoming a woman and why it’s important for the development of bone density. I feel fortunate that I grew up understanding the reasons menstruation is important. However, many of my clients who […]
The Female Athlete Triad (January 2013)
What is the Female Athlete Triad? Unless you are an athlete or a competitive you may have not heard this term before. This is a syndrome that is composed of three overlapping components. These are reduced bone mineral density, menstrual irregularity (menstrual dysfunction) and low […]
Using the Non-Diet Approach with the Addiction Patient (December 2012)
As we approach the holidays many individuals find that their addictions come to the surface. Whether they are dealing with relationship issues, work issues or whatever issue has led them to use and abuse many of you know I see people with body image […]
Eating for the Holidays
Are you uncertain what to eat over the holidays, since you have been unsuccessful being present when eating? Or are you unclear how to prepare tasty meals that won’t increase your cholesterol? Healthy eating includes, healthy cooking. Included in this article are tips to decrease […]
Using the Non-Diet Approach for Treating Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
Many of us are familiar with the terms Anorexia Nervosa, and Bulimia, but the eating disorder, which is in the younger stages, is called Binge Eating Disorder (BED). This article will discuss the diagnostic features of BED and treatment using the non-diet approach. Binge-Eating Disorder […]