The fear of slipping behind in school shouldn’t be a barrier to connecting with lifesaving eating disorder care. While this concern is common and valid, your child or patient’s health must come before any outside commitments or responsibilities—including their education. The good news? Prioritizing health does not have to adversely affect academic progress. At The […]

Below is important new information. Previously it was thought that bone problems associated with Anorexia weren’t a problem until people got older. This new research indicates that it is an immediate problem. I can’t say I am surprised since I have current patients with a broken pelvis, ankles, and split tendons. Press Release: Increased Fracture […]

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When President Trump remarked to French First Lady Brigitte Macron last week, “You’re in such great shape,” I immediately had a series of questions. For instance, when and where did she compete the presidential (no pun intended) fitness test that he must have observed? Was he most impressed with her strength or endurance, her flexibility […]

Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses, and yet, research shows that a majority of diagnosed, suffering adults will not seek treatment for their symptoms or concerns. We know that early treatment is critical when navigating the challenging landscape of an eating disorder. The longer one delays care, the greater the risks are for an […]

Some of you may have seen the documentary Fed Up, which tells us “everything we’ve been told about food and exercise for the past 30 years is dead wrong.” We respectfully disagree. Before we well you why, here’s the premise of the film in a nutshell: Made by director Stephanie Soechtig, executive producer and narrator […]

Beauties~ I was visiting with a friend of mine recently. And she confided that she had not felt attractive for the past year. She said it in a fairly neutral way, but it was poignant. And I was moved, And I knew how she felt.I had a bout of this myself not long ago.It felt […]

Snow Snow Snow Landed in Boston and damn this snow storm is no joke. Just kidding. I’m from California and I think it’s beautiful! Freezing, yes, but beautiful nevertheless. Is it just me or do people become warmer as it gets colder? Oh and can someone teach me how […]

by Melissa L. I was recently unemployed for several months. It was so frustrating because I didn’t know what I was doing wrong. I thought that working on myself would help manifest a great job and I believed I had to eliminate any beliefs that were blocking my success. Maybe, I just wasn’t being positive […]

Recovery is a bumpy road, and there are often unexpected twists and turns, even with significant support. It’s important during this process – and I might argue always and even for those without eating disorder histories –  to avoid cultural trends that can exacerbate symptoms or interfere with full recovery. The following are several examples […]

‘Twas the Night Before Surgery // Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. My eyes were glued to my watch – T-Minus 24-hours. Each passing minute another 60-seconds closer to my prophylactic double mastectomy, my thoughts clouded with future scenarios. “This time tomorrow… I’ll be in surgery…I’ll be out of surgery…I’ll be in post […]

**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Dayna Altman is an energetic and dynamic author, speaker, and entrepreneur. A nationally recognized mental […]