Gender Differences: Some Thoughts on Female Embodiment and Disordered Eating
In September 2016, Psychology Today ran a cover story about narcissism. The accompanying visual was of a young, white, conventionally attractive woman preening into her cellphone. She was wearing a tight little mini skirt and had the body of a fashion model. Leaving aside the tedious misogyny of this image — with some difficulty, but that’s not what this article is about — I do want to say something about the host of assumptions about women and their bodies encoded in this image.
What are those assumptions? That stereotypically attractive women (that is, women who are white, young, small, and in clothing that...
Source: World of Psychology - October 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Natasha Distiller, PhD, MA, MFT Tags: Anorexia Binge Eating Bulimia Disorders Eating Disorders Stigma Women's Issues Bingeing female embodiment Gender Differences gender inequality Objectification overeating Purging relationship with food Self-Esteem self-worth Source Type: blogs
To the point: Here ’s what parents should know and do about Netflix’s To the Bone
Michael Rich, MD, MPH
The Mediatrician®
Even before the debut of the new Netflix original movie To the Bone, parents and professionals were worried, asking The Mediatrician® about what they need to know — and whether children and teens should watch. The movie, which depicts the story of a young woman’s struggle with anorexia nervosa, has been the subject of many public and private discussions about eating disorders and how they are dealt with in popular culture. Already reeling from the portrayal of suicide in 13 Reasons Why, parents have concerns: Is the film safe for my child to watch? Can it encourage disordered e...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - August 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Center on Media and Child Health Tags: Children's Health Diet and Weight Loss Mental Health Parenting Source Type: blogs
Increase Your Body Confidence: 3 Steps that You Can Practice Today
Americans spend billions of dollars on weight loss and workout programs in order to try to achieve the “perfect body.” Advertisements promise confidence, improved self-esteem, impeccable health and romance once the perfect body is achieved. The myth that we are presented with is that we are just not trying hard enough if we aren’t thin.
The ads, and even our healthcare system, do not acknowledge the scientific evidence that body size and shape are under significant genetic control. Body composition is a lot more complex than simply calories-in and calories-out.
What is body image?
Body image is can be ...
Source: World of Psychology - August 7, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alison Pelz, LCSW, RD Tags: Anorexia Binge Eating Bulimia Eating Disorders Habits Happiness Mental Health and Wellness Mindfulness Minding the Media Self-Esteem Body Image body shaming Confidence Nonverbal communication Objectification Perfectionism s Source Type: blogs
Full or Fulfilled? Another Way of Looking at Eating Disorders
A young woman shared a brilliant insight into what she perceives as a long term eating disorder. She said, “I think I eat until I am so full that I want to burst, because I don’t feel fulfilled in my life.” She is talented, caring, devoted to family and friends, intelligent, creative and loving… to everyone but the woman in the mirror. As she said this, I was astounded since it so perfectly illustrates what for many is the doorway to food intake patterns that are unhealthy.
Over the years, she has binged and purged, as well as restricted food in an attempt to “have a perfect body.” There was a time when...
Source: World of Psychology - August 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW Tags: Anorexia Binge Eating Bulimia Eating Disorders Mindfulness Personal Stress Anorexia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Bulimia Nervosa Disordered Eating Emotional Eating Food Addiction overeating portion control Self Medicate Source Type: blogs
How Could The 21st Century Cures Act And The Joint Commission Improve Eating Disorder Care?
Approximately 30 million individuals have experienced a diagnosable eating disorder at some point in their life. People with an eating disorder are more likely to have comorbid physical and psychological conditions, higher annual health care costs, and experience reduced quality of life. Moreover, eating disorders are among the deadliest of psychological conditions, with anorexia nervosa in particular having an especially high mortality rate. While the burden is significant, there has long been a lack of access to eating disorder prevention, identification, and intervention services.
Parity of behavioral health care with g...
Source: Health Affairs Blog - June 28, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Morgan Shields Tags: Featured Following the ACA Insurance and Coverage Payment Policy Public Health 21st Century Cures Act American Health Care Act eating disorder treatment Essential Health Benefits The Joint Commission Source Type: blogs
More awful reporting on the "poop doping" claimed by Dr. Lauren Peterson
UggBeen trying to stamp out the awful reporting on the poop doping claims of Dr. Lauren Peterson. SeeIrresponsible reporting on "poop doping" from the Washington PostKudos to Bicycling Magazine for pedaling so so so much overselling of the microbiomeBut the crap keeps flowing. Here is the last - in the NY Post: Poop transplants are the final frontier in athletic doping | New York PostHere are some quotes from the story and my comments about them."The treatment helped her battle Lyme Disease, however, there was a downside."No evidence exists that this treatment helped her battle Lyme disease." “I had no mic...
Source: The Tree of Life - June 28, 2017 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jonathan Eisen Source Type: blogs
The Top Five Digital Health Innovations For Food Tracking and Eating
Technological innovations aim to help us track what’s in our food, what we should eat based on our genetic background or support the process of bringing those delicious bites from the bowl into our mouths. Here, I enlisted the top trends concerning eating and food tracking. Check it out!
Almost 700 million people have some health problem with food or eating
For some, eating is the most natural process on Earth. You are hungry, you get some nice food and some company, you sit down and have the meal making you happy and full. These people do not know how lucky they are. Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Ameri...
Source: The Medical Futurist - June 27, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: TMF Tags: Future of Food Genomics Health Sensors & Trackers digital health digital innovation eating food scanner food sensors food trackers food tracking gc3 Medicine parkinson technology wearable wearables Source Type: blogs
I Chose Not to Medicate My ADHD — Here ’s Why
A white room.
The day I was diagnosed, they brought me into a (not kidding) white room with a metal table. There was a machine at the head of the table. The machine kind of reminded me of a shrunken MRI scanner, but I didn’t have much of a chance to study it.
I laid down, and they put wires all over my head and my chest. The wires were gooey (“How am I going to get that out of my hair?”). Mom had kept me awake for most of the night, so when they told me to go to sleep, and I was out like a light. I was eight years old.
Mom had resisted getting me tested, despite my teachers pushing for it. I was easily distracted,...
Source: World of Psychology - June 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jordan Storz Tags: ADHD and ADD Alternative and Nutritional Supplements Children and Teens Medications Personal Students Success & Achievement Academic Achievement Attention Deficit Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Mood Swings Motivation Scho Source Type: blogs
Being Sensitive Is a Superpower — Here ’ s 5 Ways to Use It
In a workplace that glorifies strength and power, highly sensitive people like you may falsely assume the ability to experience things more intensely is a weakness or personal failing.
On the contrary, you might be surprised to know that recent workplace performance research confirms what psychologists have known for years: managers consistently rate people with higher sensitivity as the best performers in their organizations.
As our society becomes more automated, the need for workers with intuition, creativity and empathy becomes even greater. The abilities of sensitive people can never be reproduced by technology. They ...
Source: World of Psychology - June 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Melody Wilding, LMSW Tags: Anorexia Anxiety and Panic Bulimia Children and Teens College Creativity Depression General Habits Happiness Industrial and Workplace Inspiration & Hope Mental Health and Wellness Mindfulness Motivation and Inspiration Person Source Type: blogs
Being Sensitive Is a Superpower — Here Are 5 Ways to Use It
In a workplace that glorifies strength and power, highly sensitive people like you may falsely assume the ability to experience things more intensely is a weakness or personal failing.
On the contrary, you might be surprised to know that recent workplace performance research confirms what psychologists have known for years: managers consistently rate people with higher sensitivity as the best performers in their organizations.
As our society becomes more automated, the need for workers with intuition, creativity and empathy becomes even greater. The abilities of sensitive people can never be reproduced by technology. They ...
Source: World of Psychology - June 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Melody Wilding, LMSW Tags: Anorexia Anxiety and Panic Bulimia Children and Teens College Creativity Depression General Habits Happiness Industrial and Workplace Inspiration & Hope Mental Health and Wellness Mindfulness Motivation and Inspiration Person Source Type: blogs
Celiac Disease: A Serious, Life-Changing Condition
I met Paul Graham courtesy of one of his essays. Then, we talked by phone and I read – no devoured – his book, In Memory of Bread: A Memoir. Pardon the pun. Paul is a professor of English Department at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY and on July 1 becomes Department Chair. He focuses on fiction and non-fiction creative writing and lives with his wife, Bec and their German shepherds.
Paul, your book is the best description I’ve read about the challenges of being diagnosed with celiac. Can you summarize what happened? Given your experience, what recommendations would you have for clinicians? Should celiac be su...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - June 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
‘ My Daughter Won ’t Eat! ’ 3 Tips if Your Teen Struggles with Disordered Eating
So, its dinner time and you’ve been logging away hours at the stove preparing what you thought was your daughter’s favorite meal; mashed potatoes, steak, and green beans. She has always loved this meal. Ever since she was very young, her favorite food has been mashed potatoes. But this night is different, just like most of the nights the past 2 months. Sally, 13 years old, wont eat. You pray and hope each night will be better. Just maybe, she will have a few more bites than the night before. Sally sits down to eat and oh, no. She isn’t eating, again. She slowly moves her green beans around on the plate, pretends to t...
Source: World of Psychology - May 28, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marianne Riley, MA, NCC, LGPC Tags: Anorexia Binge Eating Bulimia Children and Teens Eating Disorders Health-related Parenting Self-Esteem Adolescence Body Image Disordered Eating Nutrition Self Care self-worth Source Type: blogs
Detecting and Treating Weight Loss in Seniors
Conclusion
While many people may believe that losing body mass is a natural part of the aging process, it can be a rather serious issue. Dealing with weight loss in the elderly in a timely manner is crucial. Otherwise, weight loss can lead to other health issues or even death.
Do you or someone you know have experience dealing with unintentional weight loss? Let us know in the comments section. (Source: Shield My Senior)
Source: Shield My Senior - May 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Vin Tags: Senior Safety Source Type: blogs
Detecting and Treating Weight Loss in Seniors
Conclusion
While many people may believe that losing body mass is a natural part of the aging process, it can be a rather serious issue. Dealing with weight loss in the elderly in a timely manner is crucial. Otherwise, weight loss can lead to other health issues or even death.
Do you or someone you know have experience dealing with unintentional weight loss? Let us know in the comments section. (Source: Shield My Senior)
Source: Shield My Senior - May 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Stevie Compango Tags: Senior Safety Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: May 13, 2017
Happy Saturday, sweet readers!
This week’s Psychology Around the Net covers the psychology of to-do lists, why a high self-esteem doesn’t mean you’ll be successful, a genetic location related to anorexia nervosa, and more.
The Psychology of the To-Do List: Why Your Brain Loves Ordered Tasks: Dr. David Cohen believes those of us who live by our to-do lists love them because they tone down anxiety, provide us with structure, and show proof of what we’ve achieved for the day, week, or month.
A Psychologist Explains Why Self-Esteem Is a ‘Sham’: At least in terms of success. According to psy...
Source: World of Psychology - May 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Anorexia Brain and Behavior Children and Teens Disorders Eating Disorders Health-related Psychology Psychology Around the Net Research Self-Esteem Technology Anorexia Nervosa anxiety celiac disease Dr. David Cohen Genetics Source Type: blogs
