Category: Alabama Eating Disorder Treatment
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Gastroparesis: Understanding its Symptoms and the Link to Eating Disorders
Gastroparesis is a digestive disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying, which refers to the slow movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. It affects the normal functioning of the muscles in the stomach, leading to a variety of symptoms and complications. In recent years, researchers have also identified a strong connection between…
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Understanding How Purging Impacts Heart Health
The pursuit of a healthy lifestyle often involves various wellness practices, including dietary choices, regular exercise, and mindful habits. However, one aspect that has gained attention in recent times is the act of purging – intentionally inducing vomiting or using laxatives to eliminate food from the body. While some may adopt these behaviors in an…
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What Happens to Your Brain When You Starve: Insights from a Dietitian
In our quest for wellness and balance, food often becomes a battleground where nutrition goals and hunger pangs collide. But what happens when our bodies don’t get enough nourishment? Starvation, or severe calorie restriction, significantly affects our brains. As a dietitian, I want to shed light on the intricate relationship between nutrition and brain function…
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The Impact of Purging on Brain Health: A Dietitian’s Perspective
In the realm of eating disorders, purging is a behavior often associated with the desire to control weight or body image. Whether through self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, over exercise or enemas, purging can have severe consequences not just for physical health but also for mental well-being. As a dietitian, it’s crucial to understand…
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The Dark Side of New Year’s Resolutions: Why Diet Culture Messaging Is Worse Than Ever
As the new year rolls around, so too does the bombardment of diet culture messaging. It’s practically inescapable – from flashy advertisements promoting the latest fad diets to social media influencers pushing “detox” teas and weight loss supplements. But why is this phenomenon particularly egregious at the start of a new year? Let’s delve into…
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Understanding Night Eating Syndrome
Role of the dietitian in treating Night Eating Syndrome (NES) Night Eating Syndrome (NES) is a complex eating disorder characterized by a unique pattern of eating, often involving the consumption of a significant portion of daily food intake during the evening and nighttime hours. Individuals with NES may experience feelings of guilt, distress, and an…
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Benefits of Seeing a Non-Diet Dietitian
In today’s society, we are often bombarded with messages about the importance of weight loss and achieving a certain body shape or size. Many people turn to fad diets and restrictive eating patterns in an attempt to reach these goals, but these methods are often unsustainable and can lead to negative health outcomes in the…
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The Dietitian’s Role in Binge Eating Disorder Treatment
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of uncontrollable eating, often accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, and distress. People with BED may consume large amounts of food in a short amount of time, even when they are not hungry,…
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The Dietitian’s Role in Anorexia Treatment
Anorexia nervosa is a complex and serious eating disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by a distorted body image, an intense fear of gaining weight, and extreme efforts to control weight and food intake. If left untreated, anorexia nervosa can lead to severe medical complications and even death. One of the…
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The Dietitian’s Role in ARFID Treatment
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a complex eating disorder that affects people of all ages. It is characterized by an aversion or avoidance of certain foods or food groups, leading to nutritional deficiencies, weight loss, and other health problems. ARFID can be particularly challenging to manage, as it often involves a combination of psychological,…