In our past blogs we have voiced our clinical opinions regarding the need for increased screening for disordered eating. Who should be screening? Primary providers such as pediatricians, therapists and dietitians come to mind. In the news this past week it was reported that there is no clear evidence at this time to recommend specific guidelines for or against screening for eating disorders (HealthDay, 2022).
The Vegan Diet and Health; What Are We Missing?
The Brain & ED Connection
New Study Shows Eating Disorder and Bullying Connection Across Demographic Groups
Often, as eating disorder specialists we get asked WHY eating disorders surface. Parents, providers and those dealing with eating issues wonder what factors contribute to disordered eating. The answer remains complex. Eating disorders involve many different layers and variables. Genetics, trauma and life transitions have been studied and reported as contributors to disordered eating. An article just this week out of healthday.com, highlighted another factor to consider, especially in younger people dealing with disordered eating. Bullying.
Eating Disorders & Stress; What’s the Connection?
A new study was recently published addressing stress and eating disorders. This study was unique in that it had the controlled variables of a residential setting. Both clients and clinicians perceive on some level that binge eating symptoms often come as a result of stress. This study highlights the contrary. These “hot off the press” findings came out last month in the Journal of Neuroscience
ARFID - More Info on the New ED In Town
As a practice dedicated to eating disorders, it’s common for clients, families and colleagues to assume we treat the more known disorders of Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and OSFED. Although Integrated Eating does work with clients with these diagnoses, more and more we are referred clients reporting ARFID symptoms. New to the term? Join the club.
Eating Disorders In Children: New Guidelines for the New Year
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has officially released a new clinical report on guidance in identifying and managing eating disorders in both childrens and adolescents. Published in Pediatrics, these guidelines are a positive step in helping frontline providers in identifying and referring younger patients with the disorder early on.
The Link Between Type 1 Diabetes and Eating Disorders
Mental Health Update - The Perfect Storm creating imperfect conditions.
Trauma & Eating Disorders: The Facts
Eating Disorders are complex - this we know. How or whey they start or get triggered is also complex. What we do know is that disordered eating emerges as a way to cope and manage things like emotions, stress and the environment. We must then acknowledge that those dealing with disordered eating often have experienced some level of trauma.
Exercise and Your Period; Updated Research
Veganism and Eating Disorders
Vegan diets and Veganism are diet styles made up of only plant-based foods. The core foundation is to abstain from eating animal products. This is also sometimes accompanied by the refusal to use animal products in any way (think leather bags) and is associated with a philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.
Eating Disorders in Minorities
BED - Binge Eating Disorder
Part of learning about the research is to address what we observe. Right now, we are all witnessing how the global pandemic affects us. In addition, we are curious as to how those in our care and the eating disorder population at large are managing their way through COVID-19. Over the past few weeks, there have been several articles out there bringing light to how coronavirus might affect the ED community.
How COVID-19 Shelter Affects Those In Eating Disorder Recovery
When Celebrities Break Their Silence About Eating Disorders
The Traffic Light Diet: Yield With Caution!
Hold the Phone
Medical Training in Eating Disorder Care: The Only Way To Go Is Up
The training to become a doctor is notoriously challenging. First a bachelor’s degree (or two) in science or related field. Next, four years of vigorous medical school followed by a robust fellowship that can last up to four additional years. During this entire process, at most these aspiring medical professionals will have only a few hours of training on the topic of eating disorders (Matthews-Kings, 2019).