“As an Eating Disorder Professional, I know that many of my clients that are in treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Binge Eating Disorder or Obesity are overwhelmed by all the information in the news about our health. In hopes of relieving some of the stress this can inflict on both my patients and readers, I’ve highlighted some of the weekly health news that was of particular interest to all of us at The Norton Center for Eating Disorders and Obesity. From my eating disorder and obesity treatment center in Cincinnati, here is your weekly news update for the week of April 6th-12th.“
Between sunscreen and indoor lifestyles, bodies crave vitamin D
Tammi Leader Fuller, 55, is outdoors most of the time, running her Malibu, Calif.-based sleepover camps for grown-ups. Yet, she knows she does not get enough of D, the “sunshine vitamin,” because it requires ultraviolet rays to be absorbed. LEARN MORE
Scientists Discover Why You Should Mix Different Lettuces Together
There’s nothing quite as disappointing as looking at your lunch and thinking, “Another salad. Yawn.” While we love leafy greens, a boring bowl of monochromatic leaves isn’t the best way to go, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The reseachers discovered that different-colored lettuces have different, yet complementary, antioxidant effects. LEARN MORE
A Scientific Explanation for Food Cravings
Do you ever get food cravings? An irresistible urge to eat a specific food that leads to a bad mood or even physical pangs of hunger? LEARN MORE
Raw Milk – The Pros and Cons
In real food circles, people are encouraged to consume unprocessed, whole foods. Yet even seemingly unprocessed food that we buy at the supermarket has gone through some changes. For example, the organic milk you buy at Whole Foods is not exactly what came out of a cow, because it has been pasteurized – treated by high heat to kill off potentially lethal microorganisms. That’s why some people swear by raw milk. LEARN MORE
All People With Eating Disorders Are Underweight, Right?
As a clinical psychologist with an expertise in eating disorders, people frequently tell me stories about their experiences with eating and weight. Some tell painful stories of watching loved ones deal with severe symptoms. Some express their own struggles around dieting and body image. Some describe trying to treat patients. And some just ask questions. LEARN MORE
Were there any news articles that you saw this week that really grabbed your attention? Leave a comment with a link. If the article helped you, it will likely help some of my other readers!
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