Now I might be a little biased, but I firmly believe that everyone, regardless of their age, gender, eating disorder history, medical history or goals could benefit...
Mary Dashnaw
9 Early Signs of Eating Disorders: A Guide for Primary Care Providers
For many people, their primary care provider (PCP) is the clinician that they have the longest standing relationship with, and possibly the only clinician that they see...
How Eating Disorders Can Affect Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of big changes! Your body is growing a tiny human, and that can feel exciting and overwhelming all at once. And any feelings that are coming up are...
Navigating the Postpartum Period: Self-Care Tips from an Eating Disorder Dietitian
Oftentimes so much focus is placed on pregnancy and the arrival of a baby, that you may not be prepared for the unique challenges of the postpartum period. It can be an...
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Eating Disorders: The Overlooked Connection
MCAS: It stands for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed for years. Or maybe you’ve been newly diagnosed and are trying to learn more about it. Or...
5 Myths About Eating Disorders That May Impact Patient Care (For Providers)
Eating disorders are complex conditions that present challenges in identification, diagnosis, and treatment. Misconceptions about these disorders can hinder effective...
Is It Okay to Help My Kids Lose Weight? 5 Risks to Be Aware Of
When it comes to assessing the health of your child, having them weighed at the doctor is a part of the routine assessment. Tracking a child’s weight can be very...
Eating Disorder Quasi Recovery: Everything You Need to Know
There isn’t a diagnostic test that can be run to diagnose an eating disorder, just like there isn’t a diagnostic test to tell us that someone is “cured” or “recovered”...
10 Early Signs of an Eating Disorder: A Guide for Professionals
Whether you’re an eating disorder specialist or a professional who claims to not work with eating disorders, I can guarantee that you have come across a patient or...
Can Ozempic Be Used to Treat Binge Eating Disorder? 5 Things to Know
Many people wonder how they can stop themselves from feeling out of control around food. It can be extremely distressing to feel like you don’t have power over...