Neuroplasticity and the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Posted on: February 21st, 2014

As with other mental illnesses, eating disorders involve patterns of behavior. All of the major eating disorder types – anorexia, bulimia and binge eating – have behaviors and routines that become ingrained and are very difficult to alter.

Lately, much has been written about the… Continue reading »

Why Do People Develop Eating Disorders?

Posted on: January 30th, 2014

Eating disorders are on the rise in the United States, in both the male and female populations. Equally concerning, signs of eating disorders are appearing in younger and younger children, often less than 12 years old. Having treated so many people struggling with eating… Continue reading »

Juicerexia

Posted on: January 15th, 2014

The Dr. Oz show started the New Year with a much talked about segment on Extreme Juicing, or Juicerexia. The clip was first aired in October 2013, and is somewhat controversial due to its classification of Juicerexia as an eating disorder. I thought I’d… Continue reading »

Overcoming Post-Holiday Depression

Posted on: January 3rd, 2014

The holiday season is an exciting, frenetic time. The calendar is full of parties, activities and special events that come only once a year. For many of us, these festivities can be all-consuming.

It’s no wonder that once the season is over and the guests… Continue reading »

The Anxiety of the Holidays

Posted on: December 19th, 2013

Holidays can be wonderful occasions with many highly-anticipated gatherings spent with family and friends. They can also be filled with stress as you socialize with old acquaintances and family members seen only once a year. And particularly for children returning to the family home,… Continue reading »