Childhood Obesity + Food Addiction
“For the past 10 years, I have noticed a connection between childhood obesity, eating disorders, and the increasing complications of both in my clinical work as well as in my research. As part of my...
View ArticleChoosing a Healthy Protein Powder
photo used under a creative commons license “I’ve been treating eating disorders (ED’s) and obesity for nearly 25 years and have always had good outcomes. My rate of success improved dramatically,...
View ArticleDefensive Eating – Protecting Your Brain from the Effects of Monosodium...
“O is for Occipital Lobe” by Eric on Flickr. Used under Creative Commons license. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a chemical that food manufacturers add to their products to enhance flavor; it is a cheap...
View ArticleUpcoming Podcast: Food Additives, Obesity and Eating Disorders – MSG
Photo Used Under a Creative Commons License Join us on Tuesday, August 13 at 7:30 pm for our next podcast on “Food Additives, Obesity and Eating Disorders – MSG” One of the primary additives used in...
View ArticleNews You Can Use – Aug 9-16
“As an Eating Disorder Professional, I know that many of my clients that are in treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Binge Eating Disorder or Obesity are overwhelmed by all the information in...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Healthy Yogurt
Photo by flickr user ‘quimpg’ used under a creative commons license. High in protein, rich in calcium and delicious, there’s no wonder as to why yogurt is becoming an increasingly popular part of the...
View ArticleNews You Can Use – April 14-21 2013
“As an Eating Disorder Professional, I know that many of my clients that are in treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Binge Eating Disorder or Obesity are overwhelmed by all the information in...
View ArticleEating Disorder Pro Podcast: Dangers of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
On this week’s episode of the podcast I spoke about the dangers of Monosodium Glutamate. If you missed it, you can tune in HERE. What We Covered: 0:44- Monosodium Glutamate 1:07- The Most Damaging...
View ArticleNews You Can Use-Week of February 2nd-8th
“As an Eating Disorder Professional, I know that many of my clients that are in treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Binge Eating Disorder or Obesity are overwhelmed by all the information in...
View ArticleNews You Can Use Week of August 3rd-9th
“As an Eating Disorder Professional, I know that many of my clients that are in treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Binge Eating Disorder or Obesity are overwhelmed by all the information in...
View ArticleAn Intro to MSG: The Nutritional Truth
The article below is a summary of the video from Dr. Vincent Bellonzi which discusses the origins, facts and effects of MSG. Watch his video, “The Truth about MSG Monosodium Glutamate Clinical...
View ArticleRegulating Our Glutamate Intake
The term “glutamate” refers to a number of forms of glutamic acid, an amino acid found naturally in many foods and in our bodies. It is a powerful excitatory neurotransmitter that is released by nerve...
View ArticleMonosodium Glutamate (MSG): A Guide for Foods to Avoid
MSG is used as a flavor enhancer and salt replacement, and does not commonly appear on food labels. Here are some foods to avoid: “low sodium” items soy protein concentrate whey protein concentrate...
View ArticleBaby Formula: MSG, Excitatory Neurotoxins & HFCS!!!
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) or Glutamic Acid is an excitatory neurotoxin, which significantly damages the brain, especially the brains of infants and children. Once the developing brain is damaged, it...
View ArticleHow and When Are Glutamic and Aspartic Acid Good For You?
Both are amino acids. In general amino acids are critical to life. They are the building blocks of proteins, which are nothing more than linear chains of amino acids. Twenty-two amino acids form the...
View ArticleThe Connection Between Leptin Levels and Eating Disorders
Recently the Division of Endocrinology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine performed a study on the connection between Leptin levels and eating disorders. Leptin is a peptide hormone...
View ArticleIs There Really a Connection Between Full-Time Working Moms and Child Obesity?
Over the past 35 years, the percentage of U.S. mothers who hold down a job while raising kids have soared from less than 50% to more than 70%. During this same time frame, the childhood obesity...
View ArticleSwimming Into a Cultural Health Crisis
Many people would say that we are becoming less and less healthy as a nation because we overindulge. On the surface, this appears to be a safe assumption. At present we have the distinction of being...
View ArticleHow Has MSG Slowly Been Poisoning America?
“I’ve been treating eating disorders (ED’s) and obesity for nearly 25 years and have always had good outcomes. My rate of success improved dramatically, however, when I discovered the critical role...
View ArticleMONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE: POISON THE BODY TO BETTER THE TASTE!
“I’ve been treating eating disorders (ED’s) and obesity for nearly 25 years and have always had good outcomes. My rate of success improved dramatically, however, when I discovered the critical role...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know In Order to Help Your Obese or ED Patient
Research has clearly established a relationship between neurotoxins such as MSG, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sweeteners Splenda and NutraSweet and the current epidemic of obesity. I believe...
View ArticleYour Health in the News – Oct 24-31
Your weekly health news update! BPA tied to behavior problems in girls Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare Couch Potato or MSG Induced Obesity? Not all trans fat is created equal: Could...
View ArticleVitamins and Supplements – Read Your Labels
“I’ve been treating eating disorders (ED’s) and obesity for nearly 25 years and have always had good outcomes. My rate of success improved dramatically, however, when I discovered the critical role...
View ArticleNews You Can Use – Jan 1 – Jan 8, 2012
“As an Eating Disorder Professional, I know that many of my clients that are in treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Binge Eating Disorder or Obesity are overwhelmed by all the information in...
View ArticleNews You Can Use – January 29 – February 5 2012
“As an Eating Disorder Professional, I know that many of my clients that are in treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Binge Eating Disorder or Obesity are overwhelmed by all the information in...
View ArticleFood Additives + A new kid-friendly recipe
“I’ve been treating eating disorders (ED’s) and obesity for nearly 25 years and have always had good outcomes. My rate of success improved dramatically, however, when I discovered the critical role...
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