5 Favorite Youtube Meditations and Why
Looking to meditate more but unsure where to start? Here are our five current favorite YouTube meditations. 4-7-8 breathing We love teaching clients the 4-7-8 breathing technique. This simple,
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Top 5 Novels that Boost Girls’ Self-Esteem
Books have a unique power to shape how we see ourselves and the world. For young girls, stories featuring strong, resilient characters can be especially transformative, building confidence and self-worth.
Is there evidence for GLP-1 RA Medications and Binge Eating? Here’s what you need to know
Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized as recurring episodes of consuming large quantities of food, usually accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame.1 In BED, binges are not followed by
What happens if GLP-RA and GIPs don’t work? A dietitian’s perspective
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) are two gut derived incretin hormones that play roles in glucose and insulin metabolism. GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-RA) are a class
GLP-1 and GIP Hormones: What do they do?
Have you ever wondered what controls how much insulin is released after we eat? You may have heard of GLP-1 (or more formally known as Glucagon-Like Peptide-1). This is the
Latest Thoughts on BMI
I’ll never forget a story a client shared with me. At just 10 years old, she stepped onto her Wii Fit, excited for the usual playful encouragement. But instead of
Binge No More To Do List
1. Find Your “Micro-Moments” It can be hard to focus on the positive, especially when our brain is biologically driven to focus on negative experiences to help us survive. But
Looksmaxxing: Is it Driving Boys to Eating Disorders?
“Looksmaxxing” is one of the latest social media trends followed by teenage boys. The term itself has been around for over a decade, but in recent years has evolved and
Body Acceptance Versus Body Positivity
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” When you think about it, as a society, we’ve been assessing and comparing beauty standards for as long
Is it the Eating Disorder or the Neurodivergence?
When working with clients who have both eating disorders and neurodivergence, determining whether behaviors are driven by the eating disorder or neurodivergent traits can be challenging. Since these conditions often
