Eating Disorder Training at Medical School
When I was 14 years old I went to the doctors. I started my periods when I was 13. By the time I turned 14, they had stopped. So after about six months of not having had a period, my mum insisted that I go to see the doctor. My mum and I sat down […]
What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? BDD- Do You Have It? 6 Ways To Stop It?
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is quite simply an imagined defect in some part of your body; most commonly the face or stomach. BDD is very common in treating eating disorders because often this imagined defect leads to obsession and disordered eating to reach the desired body weight and shape. Other times, BDD leads to unnecessary cosmetic surgery. […]
Renee Chen on the Perfect Health Retreat – Perfect Health Diet
Renee Chen on the Perfect Health Retreat NOTE: We’ve had a late cancellation for this year’s retreat, April 30-May 7, so a spot is open. The next retreat is not until May 2017. Please consider joining us! Renee X Chen of Shanghai, China was a guest at the May 2015 Perfect Health Retreat. Renee kindly […]
Thick Dumpling Skin – wewomenbookclub: Considering the life-long issue…
Considering the life-long issue I’ve had with my body and self-image, I decided to spend my journal period, listing the things that I’m grateful for about MY BODY. Admittedly, some of these came quickly but others I had to think about. “Ample cleavage” was met with “yeah but what about how they’re too big and […]
Taking Care of Your Wellness
Taking care of our wellness is critical in achieving our goals and ensuring our well-being. As we embrace National Wellness Month, we are reminded of the importance of self-care and finding balance in our daily lives. National Wellness Month offers a chance for individuals and organizations to focus on wellness goals and explore ways to […]
Fighting Anorexia: Loving life
A lot has happened since last time I posted but I can honestly say I am currently happy and healthy and making the most of my recovered life! Just before Christmas last year my boyfriend of two years and I broke up. It was so hard losing Nathan as he was my best friend and […]
The Chub Rub Solution! — Body Love Wellness
My not-so-secret chub rub solution. Read on for details . . . Here it is, nearly August, and I have yet to write a post about the all-important topic of chub rub and how to avoid it. As silly as it may seem, I think being chub-rub-free has a big impact on your clothing choices. […]
If we were having coffee, this is what I’d tell you… (about to have a baby edition)
I am so excited to be finding the time to sit down and write this one to you today. These “if we were having coffee right now” posts have been some of my favorite from over the years, as well as yours. It’s such a fun time to get to connect, heart to heart, as […]
Animal study suggests a paternal fish oil supplement may lower obesity risk in offspring – Medical Xpress
Animal study suggests a paternal fish oil supplement may lower obesity risk in offspring Medical Xpress Source link
From Cancel Culture… to Collective Accountability
The transformative potential of Nonviolent Communication By Brian Stout; cross-posted with permission from Belonging Together Nobody likes “cancel culture.” Why, then, do we participate in it? It can be tempting to dismiss “cancel culture” as a fringe phenomenon limited to activist college students or right-wing trolls, a trend in digital discourse that will pass. I […]
It’s No Diet Day. How long have you yo-yo dieted?
May 6th is No Diet Day – a great opportunity to challenge diet culture! I’ve had so many conversations with folks who have yo-yo dieted for years. That got me wondering… Most people I work with are successful in other areas of their lives but continue to struggle with food. How common is this – […]