The influence of diet in causing and preventing physiological and psychological disorders is well established, as is the importance of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in maintaining health. Nutritionists go one step further by using diet and nutritional supplements to treat and prevent illness. They look for nutritional deficiencies, food allergies and intolerances, and for […]
Anorexia Athletica: Compulsive Exercising
We’ve all heard of the common eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and most likely known or will know someone who suffers from an eating disorder. A newer disorder, however, has begun to emerge, and although it is not yet a recognized diagnosis, it is equally dangerous and carries its own consequences. […]
Binge Eating and Overeating
Overeating is a behavior that, while generally not a medical problem, in some cases is a symptom of an eating disorder, such as binge eating disorder or bulimia. In more general terms, “overeating” refers to the persistent consumption of excess food in relation to the energy that the person expends, leading to weight gain and […]
Attention Disorders and Diet
There a number of helpful strategies that focus on dietary changes and nutritional therapy for people with ADHD and ADD. Many alternative-minded experts in the field of brain related disorders believe nutrition offers a promising avenue of treatment that’s all too often been overlooked. Adults and children with brain-related disorders, from stuttering to autism, respond […]