STEPHEN AMELIA / January 17, 2017
Eating healthy is a good thing but can it become an obsession? “Orthorexia” is an “unhealthy obsession with eating healthy.” This term was coined by Dr. Steven Bratman in 1990. This term is not yet recognized as a clinical diagnosis...
AMY GARDNER / October 17, 2016
Diets don’t work. You’ve heard it before and likely know on some level that it’s true. Still, you fall victim to the trap – eat this, get thin, live happily ever after. Has it worked yet? No. But maybe this time will be different. It won’t. ...
STEPHEN AMELIA / September 27, 2016
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do we eat?” According to food psychologist, Dr. Brian Wansink, we make over 200 food decisions per day and we are only aware of 90% of those decisions (The Science of People). Although, one...
STEPHEN AMELIA / September 13, 2016
As a Dietitian in private practice, clients often come in thinking they are going to be put on a strict calorie-counting meal plan that will take away all of their favorite foods. While this could lead to temporary weight loss...
STEPHEN AMELIA / August 25, 2016
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a hormonal imbalance in female bodies resulting in the ovaries making more androgens (male sex hormones) than normal. High levels of this hormone can affect the development and release of eggs during ovulation. It is also...
AMY GARDNER / May 22, 2016
In 2003 I had been working in the eating disorder field for 2 years. I was honored to be invited to participate on a panel discussion with other eating disorder professionals at a local conference. The discussion gets underway and I’m feeling pretty good...
AMY GARDNER / May 2, 2016
Finding time for family meals is challenging. Research shows family meals are connected to children’s overall health, self esteem and school performance. Regular family meals (3 or more a week) mean a child may be 35% less likely to engage...
AMY GARDNER / February 23, 2016
Check out the homerun letter Jill Merrigan writes in response to this article on Boston.com Dear Eric Wilbur and editors at Boston.com, The problem is not with Pablo Sandoval’s weight but is with the inappropriate emphasis and attention you have given to Sandoval’s weight....
AMY GARDNER / November 8, 2015
We have 2 great groups starting soon. This Tuesday is first day or our Meal Support Group with Jaimie Winkler. There’s still room, so please complete the registration form below if you would like to participate. The group meets weekly and...
AMY GARDNER / October 15, 2015
Group Details This group will provide weekly meal supervision guided by an experienced eating disorder dietitian. It will serve as an additional tool for those in recovery from an eating disorder and function as a checkpoint for both provider and client. Individuals...
