When you hear the word menstruation or period, what words come to mind? Maybe things like flow, cramping, spotting, inconvenient, or unpredictable. I’d like to add an additional word to the menstrual cycle vocabulary: vital. You are probably familiar with the four vital signs taken at any routine doctor’s appointment: blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature. What if we are missing a big piece of our health puzzle?
Eating disorders are devastatingly common, affecting an estimated 9% of people in the US at some point in their lives, according to the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. Accurately screening for eating disorders is extremely important. While teens and young adults are at highest risk of developing an eating disorder, they can be present at any point along the life span, in all genders, in people of any race or ethnicity, any socioeconomic or educational status, and crucially, in any size body.
Welcome to the New Lutz & Alexander Nutrition Therapy Blog! We are excited to introduce our brand new blog, a space dedicated to providing valuable information and resources about nutrition and eating disorder treatment. As a team of expert Registered Dietitians specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and nutrition therapy, we are here to support…