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What Is Refeeding Syndrome? Warning Signs & Complications

08/13/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

What is Refeeding Syndrome? Refeeding syndrome is a serious and potentially fatal complication of nutritional rehabilitation. It occurs in significantly

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Eating Disorder Recovery at School: How to Handle Meals and Snacks

08/06/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

For a young person in eating disorder recovery, going back to school—whether at the end of summer or after taking

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Lanugo: Anorexia Hair Growth Explained

08/05/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

What is Lanugo? Lanugo is a soft, light coating of hair on the face and body. Lanugo commonly appears on

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Navigating Eating Disorder Treatment for Teens: What to Look For

07/29/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Eating disorders are serious, often life-threatening conditions that affect many individuals, including teens. While eating disorders are typically associated with

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The Side Effects of Purging on the Body

07/17/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Purging affects all major organ systems. Side effects of purging range from clinically insignificant presentations in the eyes to serious

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The Undiscussed ED Types: ARFID, Diabulimia & Orthorexia

07/09/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

When most people hear about eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa often come to mind first. In more recent

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What Eating Disorder Treatment Centers Look for in Therapists

07/07/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Working in an eating disorder treatment center is a unique and meaningful path for therapists. It’s a setting where clinical

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Fitness Trackers and Eating Disorders

06/26/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

In today’s digital world, fitness trackers have become increasingly popular tools for individuals looking to monitor their physical health. These

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Malnutrition & Food Restriction: The Health Risks of Eating Disorders

06/23/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Food restriction related to eating disorders like, anorexia nervosa and ARFID, can lead to malnutrition. Malnutrition can cause serious, whole-body

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Body Image & Society: How External Pressures Fuel Internal Struggles

06/12/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Society’s obsession with body shape, size, and “ideal” appearances is everywhere we look—from fitness influencers on social media to ads

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How to Balance Eating Disorder Treatment with Other Commitments

06/05/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Seeking eating disorder treatment is a significant and courageous step toward recovery. However, many individuals face a common challenge: balancing

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Endocrine Dysfunction in Anorexia Nervosa

05/22/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Endocrine Abnormalities of Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa and its associated malnutrition and overexercise can cause a range of endocrinological abnormalities.

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5 Ways to Push Back Against Summertime “Beach Body” Pressures

05/19/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

It happens every year as spring turns to summer, as predictable as seasonal allergies: advertisers, marketers, and influencers will start

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Eating Disorders: Beyond the Stereotypes

05/13/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Eating disorders often carry an aura of mystery—steeped in misconceptions that can harm those who need help. Typically, the public

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The Hidden Risks of Eating Disorders in Student-Athletes

05/12/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Sports are an important part of many adolescents’ lives, offering valuable life skills, opportunities for personal growth, and physical health

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Bradycardia & Eating Disorders: How Low is Too Low?

04/22/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Bradycardia, or low heart rate, is a common and potentially serious complication of eating disorders, affecting up to 95% of

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Food Restriction Is at the Root of Most Eating Disorders—Not Just Anorexia

04/10/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

When author Glennon Doyle revealed her struggle with anorexia nervosa in 2023, she said that she was shocked by her

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

04/01/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

CW: Trauma, Abuse, Sexual Violence   April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month, and every month, we honor the

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