For many athletes and parents, the hardest part is not the diagnosis itself. It is the quiet fear that follows it: “Will my child ever have the same strength again?” “Will I be able to train without falling back into old habits?” “Why does even a small workout feel harder now?” Recovery can feel frustrating at first because endurance does not return in a straight line. It is not a simple matter of “getting back in shape.” It is about teaching the body to trust food again, tea

Heading back to campus? Feeling excited… but also stressed about all the changes? You’re not alone. For many students, returning to college—or starting for the first time—brings a mix of independence, academic pressure, and social changes. But here’s why this matters: college students are at high risk for eating disorders. Studies show 10–20% of women and 4–10% of men in college experience eating disorders , and the rates have been climbing (The Emily Program, 2023). Moving

Postprandial hypoglycemia —commonly referred to as low blood sugar after eating—is a lesser-known but significant concern for individuals recovering from eating disorders. Understanding how and why it occurs can help those in recovery better manage symptoms and support their healing journey. What Is Postprandial Hypoglycemia? Postprandial hypoglycemia is a drop in blood glucose levels that typically occurs 1 to 3 hours after eating. Symptoms may include: Shakiness Sweating Di

When we hear the term “ picky eater ,” we often think of a child refusing vegetables or someone skipping onions on their burger. But what happens when the avoidance of food goes beyond preference and starts affecting one’s health, growth, and daily life? Enter ARFID , or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder —a lesser-known but very real eating disorder that deserves our attention. What Is ARFID? ARFID is not about body image or weight concerns. Unlike anorexia or bulimia