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Internal Brain/Organ Connections Could Determine Self Image
NODE SMITH, ND New research has discovered that the strength of the connection between our brain and internal organs is linked to how we feel about our appearance. Published in […]
Eating Disorders: Recognizing the Signs in Preteens & Teens
LISA GHENT, ND A lot has changed since I was a kid. The rapid development of technology has introduced smart phones, gaming systems, and tablets, all of which seem to […]
Pandemic Linked to Six Unhealthy Eating Habits
NODE SMITH, ND A new probe into the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviors, according to a study by the University of Minnesota […]
Stress May Not Lead to Loss of Control in Eating Disorders
NODE SMITH, ND A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control — leading to binge-eating — in [...]
Increased Screening of Eating Disorders Warranted
Node Smith, ND A University at Albany professor has found trends that warrant increased screening for eating disorders, she explains. Trends that warrant increased screening for eating disorders [...]
30 Year Outcome Study on Adolescent-onset Anorexia
Node Smith, ND A study that started in 1985 followed some 50 people who had become anorexic in their teens. It shows that 30 years later, the majority were healthy […]
Circumvent Childhood Eating Disorders by Modeling Self-Love
Eating disorders are a growing concern in children and adolescents A recent study conducted in the United Kingdom, looked to shed some light on the factors which contribute to the […]
Bulimia: Steps in Recovery
Christina Bjorndal, ND For many, eating disorders start subtly, such as hearing a peer make a side comment about the person’s weight, or observing a parent struggle with body image. […]
