We are born into the world knowing that we eat when we are hungry and we stop when we’re full. We quickly learn what foods we enjoy and what foods we don’t. As we continue to grow, our taste buds evolve, busy schedules and routines affect our meal times, and messages of what’s healthy and what’s not fill our minds.

When seeking out a professional to provide nutrition counseling or meal planning help, the options can be overwhelming! Should you look for a dietitian or nutritionist? Here are some quick facts to help guide you in your search.

Probiotics are a hot topic right now in health and wellness, as well as mental health, due to the perceived benefits for both body and mind. But are probiotics worth all the hype? The answer is more complex than you probably think.

Diets. We’ve seen them all. From SlimFast, to Weight Watchers, to South Beach, countless diets have trended through society over the years. When one fades out, another one rolls in.

The hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, and not everyone welcomes the slower pace that January brings. Focus Integrative therapist, Missy Cohen, LCSW, explains why people seek out therapy services during the winter months and how she can offer support.

Q: A friend, who recently went to eating disorder treatment, will be having Thanksgiving with us. I’m worried about what to say (or what not to say). Is it ok to eat in front of her, and how can I make her comfortable without being awkward?

September has been observed as National Recovery Month since 1989. …The ripple effect of an addiction touches the lives of many, making the path of recovery a broad one where more than just former addicts are traveling. Family members and friends, healthcare workers, first responders, and behavioral health providers are just some of the travelers, because recovery really is for everyone.

Eating disorder recovery comes with many challenging tasks while adjusting back to life after treatment. For many clients, one of the most challenging is grocery shopping. Grocery shopping is a regular part of daily life, but if you have had an eating disorder or are currently in recovery, the grocery store can often be seen as a place filled with a lot of food and a lot of anxiety; a very stressful combination.