The fear and stress of eating disorders can put strain on any family, as everyone scrambles to try to figure out how to proceed. There can be a level of disconnect between the sick child and the parents during this period, so here are 4 helpful tips to maintain familial connection while encouraging ED recovery from an anorexia survivor.
READ MOREHow many times have you heard someone you care about picking apart their body? Too many times! The way you talk about your body impacts your mood and your confidence. Learn how to start accepting and even loving your body for all that it does for you in this inspirational blog post written by Dietitian Jana Spindler.
READ MOREIn this blog post, Eating Disorder Dietitian Jana Spindler discusses three key areas that you can build support for your loved one with an eating disorder or recovering from an eating disorder whether they are yet to head off to university/college or are currently away.
READ MOREMindset is everything. It is important to consider your “why” before making health changes. Often, when we want to implement a new health goal, it may be for reasons that may not be sustainable long term. These 10 registered dietitian philosophies will challenge you to set positive intentions in order to become a happier and healthier person.
READ MOREUnfortunately, too many individuals who are struggling with eating disorder behaviours later in life are missed and invalidated in their struggles because of stigma and stereotypes around eating disorders. Learn more about body image concerns and eating disorders in older adults in this blog post by ED Dietitian, Jana Spindler.
READ MOREADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders and can affect both children and adults in many aspects of their lives, including eating habits. Although the exact rationale is still unknown, people with ADHD have an increased risk of adopting overeating or binge eating behaviours. Explore the research as well as tips in this blog post!
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