Monthly Insights
Five Things Families Should Look for In Treatment Centers (November 2022)
By Michelle McCorkle, MPH, CSSGB This article is reprinted with permission by Michelle McCorkle, MPH, CSSGB and Lightfully’s permission. Attempting to find a high-quality mental health treatment program for you or your loved one can be overwhelming. Countless programs describe themselves as offering “highly individualized” treatment, present themselves as “trusted” providers, and boast excellent outcomes. It can […]
Why do kids diet? (April 2011)
Many times kids diet as they have been restricted from an early age or they have poor body image. As a result, they lack the ability to self regulate their food based on their internal cues or hunger, fullness and appetite levels. When they […]
Helping Your Kids with Their Nutrition without Harming Them (March 2011)
I have been working with many kids, adolescence and teenagers with eating disorders or disordered eating which often times is a result of what our parents, media, or the medical community will say about food. My practice has been growing helping parents learn the […]
Are you FIBERLESS when eating Gluten free? (February 2011)
Since Celiac Disease is a specialty in my private practice, consuming fiber seems to be a topic that comes up sooner or later. Many gluten free foods are made with starches and or refines flours which are lower in fiber. This can be challenging […]
What is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet? (January 2011)
Inflammation is a set of symptoms that include pain, swelling, heat and redness of an affected organ tissue. It is the natural way the body’s immune system responds to attack, infection, or injury. Recently, there has been discussion regarding another form of inflammation that […]