Dr. McCallum on Dr. Oz!
Dr. McCallum will be on the Dr. Oz show today to talk about children and binge eating. We will be posting more about the show after it airs. Check your local listings!
Why do so many people struggle with weight, body image and eating disorders?
Our world has changed faster than our bodies have been able to adapt. Our brains and body cues naturally encourage us to eat high fat, easy access, salty and sweet foods as if the supply will run out. But for most of us, it doesn’t. Artificial food additives trick our senses and may contribute to … Read More
What does BMI have to do with health?
Although high BMI is associated with significant health risks, not everyone with a high BMI is unhealthy. In fact, some may be healthier. It is possible to be at a healthy weight at a variety of sizes. Extremes in weight, both too high and too low, are associated with increased health risk but it is … Read More
What is the relationship between binge eating and weight gain?
Lots of people find comfort in food, but binge eaters feel a total loss all control over what they are eating. Binge eating is so associated with guilt and shame that most people binge in secret. Parents may discover that food is missing or find food and wrappers hidden in the house. Most of the … Read More
Dr. McCallum to Speak at St. Luke’s Hospital’s FREE Girl Talk Event
Dr. McCallum, MD, CEDS (certified eating disorders specialist) will speak at St. Luke’s Hospital’s Girl Talk event, which is a FREE event for mothers and daughters ages 11 and older. Mothers will experience a fun and inspiring afternoon connecting with their daughters while they learn to connect the pieces of good health – from their … Read More
Congratulations Annie Seal for winning the Westin Award!
Dr. McCallum presented the Westin Family Award for Activism and Advocacy to Annie Seal at this years NEDA conference.
Anorexia Ruling Could Impact Coverage
By EMILY P. WALKER MedPage Today Washington Correspondent Aug. 31, 2011 A U.S. appeals court has ruled that an anorexic woman’s insurance company must pay for her treatment at a residential facility because of a California law that requires insurers to provide the same coverage for mental illness as they do for physical illness. The … Read More
Check out our articles in well known publications!
see our article in the LN Ladue News! https://www.laduenews.com/articles/2011/08/09/living/wellness/doc4e3adf2676493862303511.txt and also the healthy planet magazine, page 13! https://issuu.com/greensideupproductions/docs/healthy-planet-august-2011
Topshop pulls model images in size zero row
Article re-posted from: https://www.marketingweek.co.uk/sectors/retail/topshop-pulls-model-images-in-size-zero-row/3028373.article Topshop has pulled images of a waif thin model from its online advertising following concerns that it could encourage eating disorders. The 18-year-old model Codie Young appeared on Topshop’s latest online lookbook modelling a range of fashions and accessories. A spokesperson from eating disorder charity Beat says: “We wouldn’t comment on … Read More
Interesting New York Post article on Mommyrexia!
Standing in her Upper East Side condo, 28-year-old Karen is hoisting up a baby boy, revealing biceps that could give Michelle Obama a run for her money. The glamorous blonde whips out her homemade vegan apple walnut puree — fine for her 1-year-old, she says — but too indulgent for her. Karen went from an … Read More
