Well, the holidays are officially upon us once again . . . and so is all of the eating (and eating and eating) that often comes along with celebrating the season. Frankly, this can be an extra stressful time for people who already struggle with their weight. But help is available – in the form […]
Early Traumatic Events May Contribute to the Development of Eating Disorders
Is it what you’re eating… or what’s eating you? Recent research shows that lack of family support following psychological trauma in childhood can contribute to life-long eating disorders. It’s fascinating to think that physical malnourishment may reflect a lack of emotional nourishment in a traumatic childhood. Jerica Berge, PhD and colleagues from the University of […]
Not Just a Gut Reaction…This is Serious
What exactly happens when the food we eat hits the stomach and begins the break-down process? Just how does the body get the nutrients it needs? In truth, digestion should work like clockwork. We should never have to give it a thought. But in a quick survey conducted by the CDC, two-thirds of the adult […]