Often, when you begin on the journey to Eating Disorder recovery or recovery from disordered eating, your therapist will recommend you to see an RD (Registered Dietitian). An RD is likely the last person you want to add to your treatment team. First of all, it may seem the RD wants control over your food,
We often draw parallels between the maintenance of our physical health and that of our mental well-being. Just as a car requires regular maintenance to function at its best, our bodies and minds require proper care and attention to function optimally. When it comes to our mental health, neglecting it can have a ripple effect
There are so many of us that are scared to ask for help when it comes to support for mental health challenges due to the “labels” we may think we would get or assign even to ourselves. Some of the limiting thoughts/beliefs that may come up for you in exploring asking for help could sound
So many people get in the habit of using the word “healthy,” that we have started to misrepresent it. This has become a big issue in our culture today because of the “fat phobic” society we live in. You may think, “well if you don’t look physically ‘healthy’ you are not ‘healthy’ at all.” Here’s
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month every March and we are excited to participate in the festivities. The academy invites everyone to take a moment to learn about making more informed food choices and to Celebrate a world of flavors all month long. The 2022 Weekly Key Messages We want to
Intuitive Eating continues to get a lot of “buzz” online, on social media, and even on television. What exactly is all about? When working with individuals, there are mixed feelings that come up around intuitive eating, and these mixed feelings likely are accompanied by misconceptions. Let’s talk about what intuitive eating IS and what intuitive
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year….” Can you hear the music in your head? I can! While I am astounded at how earlier and earlier each year, Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, and hosts of Christmas cherubs begin gracing us with their melodies, I can’t say I am complaining! The holidays are often a
After completing a rigorous set of criteria for the evaluation of education, training, knowledge and experience, Kristine has joined an elite group of professionals committed to excellence in the treatment of eating disorders with this certification. Tammy Beasley, RDN, CEDRD, CSSD, Director of iaedp Certification Committee says, “Certification as an iaedp eating disorder specialist is
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