AMY GARDNER / March 18, 2014
I had a phone discussion with a mom last week that left me asking can I stomach this work?. She called because she’d discovered that her (overweight) 7-year old daughter was hiding food in her room. She went on to say that...
AMY GARDNER / February 13, 2014
While laxatives and diuretics have clinical purposes, weight loss is NOT one of them. Here, we’ll explain exactly what they DO and what you need to consider before taking them. Laxatives and diuretics are often abused by individuals with eating...
AMY GARDNER / July 24, 2013
Zinc is and important yet often overlooked mineral. Along with iron, it’s one of the most common deficiencies in kids’ diets. Zinc is essential for growth and development but also plays a critical role in appetite and taste perception. As nutritionist and...
AMY GARDNER / March 26, 2013
Yesterday I asked a 16-year old female client of mine to tell me the advantages of holding onto her restrictive eating behavior. She replied, “It makes me feel good, like I’ve done something.” I took a risk and said “so does this...
AMY GARDNER / November 19, 2012
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday; a chance to reflect, connect with family and enjoy delicious food. However, for many, it’s mixed with feelings of fear and guilt. A day known for indulgence, those with eating disorders and food issues find it challenging. Here are...
AMY GARDNER / March 7, 2012
Eating disorders are scary. They’re scary for the person suffering and for those who love them. If you’ve witnessed someone close to you struggle with an eating disorder, chances are you’ve felt powerless at one point or another. The good...
AMY GARDNER / February 15, 2012
Recently there has been a big push for nutrition education and physical activity in elementary and middle schools in effort to fight childhood obesity. The increase in obesity we’re seeing in children is certainly a cause for concern and one that should be addressed on...
AMY GARDNER / October 17, 2011
We’d like to spread the word about a great local resource for universities, their students and families. The Eating for Life Alliance is an organization dedicated to connecting colleges communities to eating disorder information, protocols and national experts in the field. We encourage you...
AMY GARDNER / October 10, 2011
Now that fall sports are in full swing, this seems like a timely topic. Most eating disorder professionals see an increase in referrals this time of year. The fall is a time of transition. For students, the potential for stress increases along with academic...
AMY GARDNER / October 5, 2011
One of my clients described this Halloween costume today as I listened in disbelief. The “Anna Rexia” costume is a short, tight black dress with the outline of a skeleton on it accompanied by a tape measure around the waist. The heart-shaped name tag coincidentally represents one...
