Eating Disorders

We live in a sound-bite society. How can we eat meaningful meals? Read More

A few days ago, I heard a wonderful interview on the National Public Radio program, "Speaking of Faith." The show's host, Krista Tippett, was talking with Karen Armstrong, a freelance theologian who is known for her passionate interest and scholarly expertise in the field of religion, as well as her down-to-earth way of articulating the common truths of diverse spiritual traditions. Although the conversation didn't focus on body image issues per se, it nevertheless reminded me of the spiritual needs that draw us to religious ideas and behavior-whether in the context of traditional religion or in the context of "secular" culture. Read More

"Lose 10 Pounds in Just Two Weeks!"

"21-Day Countdown to a Better Body!"

"New Exercise Plan Will Help You Reach Your Ideal Weight Faster!"

Have you ever noticed how future-oriented our culture's devotion to thinness is? Read More

Are you someone who stashes food in hidden nooks around the house so you can eat in peace? Do you hoard cookies, cakes, chips, and other yummy stuff so you can eat in privacy away from prying eyes? Read More

"What works?" That's the most common, and most painful question we hear. It is usually asked by a distraught parent, but we've had lots of uncles, aunts and family friends. Rarely does this get asked by the person suffering from anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder and/or obesity, even if that person is sitting right there. We wish we knew. Read More

Eating healthy is not only about what we eat. Using our body sense in healthy ways to see, feel, smell, taste, prepare and enjoy food contributes to psychophysiological health and well-being. Read More

It's easy - when you're still suffering from anorexia yourself, or when you never have done - to imagine that such an illness affects only the food-related parts of one's existence. But although that's where it starts, and is the most obvious sphere of sickness, in the end it is no more than the epicentre to deeper patterns of turmoil. Read More

See a Two Minute Video of the NEDA walk: Join Dr. Susan Albers on the walk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLiExPMsFbU

On October 11th the very first National Eating Disorder Association Walk was held in New York City. Individuals directly impacted by eating disorders, their families, friends and professionals marched on the Promenade at Riverside Park. The National Eating Disorder's Association is an organization that focuses on developing prevention programs, creating better treatment and helping people find resources, among many other things. They held a walk to raise money and to draw awareness to this very important issue. Read More

When a woman with a huge appetite meets a Broadway Diner steak, the steak wins hands down. What does this tell us about portion sizes?  Read More