by Heather Lasco, RD | Apr 3, 2023 | Eating Disorder Recovery
Have you ever struggled with how you feel about your body? It can be tough, especially when we’re bombarded with images of “perfect” bodies all around us. But the good news is that with time and practice, we can learn to accept ourselves just the way...
by Heather Lasco, RD | Feb 16, 2023 | Eating Disorder Recovery, Intuitive Eating
We’ve all heard that we need to be more kind toward ourselves and treat ourselves with more “self-compassion,” but what does that actually mean? In today’s blog post, we’re going to be breaking down the three elements of self-compassion. ...
by Heather Lasco, RD | Jan 27, 2023 | Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating Disorders are extremely complicated illnesses. In fact, we still don’t fully understand what causes them. However, we do know that many things are involved, including biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Additionally, these factors...
by Heather Lasco, RD | Jan 6, 2023 | Eating Disorder Recovery
Did you know that eating disorders can affect different communities of people of any age, race, gender, or sexual orientation? Despite increased awareness of eating disorders in the United States, the different communities of people who have eating disorders...
by Heather Lasco, RD | Jan 3, 2023 | Eating Disorder Recovery, Registered Dietitians
Eating disorder treatment is determined by your specific disorder and symptoms. It usually consists of a combination of psychological therapy (psychotherapy), nutrition education, medical monitoring, and, in some cases, medications. There isn’t always a...