People with diabetes are at dramatically higher risk for eating disorders than the general population, and it should come as no surprise: diabetes is (still!) a heavily stigmatized health condition, mostly because of the ways it overlaps with weight stigma and diet culture.
October is ADHD awareness month, so this is a fabulous time to talk about nutrition and nourishing yourself as a person with ADHD. As a dietitian with ADHD myself, I jumped at the opportunity to write this article (then regretted the commitment as the deadline approached, extended the deadline, watched a YouTube video about learning to sew clothes, folded a blanket, and THEN actually started writing).
Charlotte is one of our fantastic team members who sees clients in our Cary and Chapel Hill offices. She specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating and sees clients of all ages. She is actively working towards earning her CEDS credential through Iaedp.
As someone in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder, I’ve had a unique window into how addiction and eating disorders can intersect and reinforce each other. Through my own experience with substance use, I’ve seen similar drivers of perfectionism, control, and emotion regulation. It’s also clear that both conditions can thrive in secrecy, isolation, and shame, and carry high risks if left unaddressed.
Hypothalamic refers to the hypothalamus, and amenorrhea means the absence of menstruation (typically for three months or longer). Hypothalamic amenorrhea, therefore, means the lack of a period due to hypothalamic dysfunction.The hypothalamus is often referred to as the body’s “thermostat”. It regulates our body temperature, our breathing, and in the case of hypothalamic amenorrhea, the hypothalamus controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland that are necessary for menstruation.
As parents of active kids, keeping up with your and your kids’ hydration can feel like a juggling act. When’s the right time to give them a drink? How much fluid do they need? What’s the best option for quenching their thirst? You don’t need to stress—it’s all about balance and making hydration simple and fun for your child. An “all fluids fit” approach to hydration is key to keeping your child energized and refreshed through these hotter months.
“Everything suddenly made sense.” That was my first thought when I was diagnosed with PCOS. After years of unpredictable periods, persistent fatigue, intense cravings and blood sugar crashes, and a slew of ever changing symptoms, I finally had a name for what was going on in my body and a framework that helped me understand why I had struggled the way I had.
Jessica is one of our wonderful team members who sees clients in our new North Raleigh Office on Millbrook Road. She specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and prenatal and postpartum nutrition. You can read about Jessica’s professional background in her bio.
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.