When it comes to preparing for endurance events, whether that is a marathon, an ultra-marathon, or a triathlon, carbohydrates are of utmost importance. In fact, carbohydrates, commonly known as carbs, serve as the main energy source for the brain and nervous system, and are also the body’s favored fuel during prolonged physical activity. The Science…
Do you want to know more about forbidden foods and how to overcome your fear of them? If so, you should check out the two-part series on our YouTube channel where we explain what forbidden foods are and how to heal your relationship with them. In this blog, we will give you a brief overview…
0:19 – Introduction to Fullness Levels Now that we’ve covered the Hunger portion of the Hunger/Fullness card, let’s explore our YouTube video that talks about the Fullness portion. We’ll explore the different levels on the fullness spectrum, with an emphasis on the experience around eating disorders and disordered eating. 0:31 – Starting at Level 5,…
TW: The following article describes information about eating disorders that can be triggering for some people. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Did you know? Sööma has a YouTube channel and has prepared several videos to help you understand and explore various concepts related to food and eating disorders. …
TW: The following article describes information about eating disorders that can be triggering for some people. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Welcome to the fourth and final part of our series discussing the medical complications of eating disorders (EDs), and how treatment toward recovery can help. Although we…
TW: The following article describes information about eating disorders that can be triggering for some people as it aims to describe some of the medical complications that can result from binge eating disorder. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Eating disorders (EDs) are complex mental health disorders that impact…
TW: The following article describes information about eating disorders that can be triggering for some people as it aims to describe some of the medical complications that can result from anorexia nervosa. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Do you or someone you know struggle with an eating disorder?…
We are often told that we should rely on our hunger and fullness cues (internal factors) in order to drive the frequency, choices and quantity of food that we eat. While this is a great recommendation, it’s sometimes not possible to follow due to many different factors, the simplest being not being able to recognize…
TW: The following article describes information about eating disorders that can be triggering for some people as it aims to describe some of the medical complications that can result from anorexia nervosa. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. What are eating disorders? How and why do they happen? Is…
In part 1 of this series on the need and value for expanding ED care to be trauma-informed, we explored how the core of trauma-informed care is the creation of a space in which one can feel safe. In this post, we will discuss how inclusive care works to make this space accessible and appropriate…