Orthorexia: Overdoing A Good Thing

Therapists report an increase in orthorexia, a not-yet recognized eating disorder where people become fixated on eating only healthy things and/or exercising hours per day. It can take over an afflicted person’s life and result in physical symptoms much like anorexia. Experts discuss diagnosis and treatment. Guest Information: Claire Mysko, Chief Executive Officer, National Eating Disorders Association Dr. Jennifer Carter, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Dawn White, Registered, Licensed Dietician, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, Lemont, IL Resources: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center: Jennifer Carder PhD National Eating Disorders Association Claire Mysko Profile Timberline Knolls Celebrates National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/orthorexia-overdoing-a-good-thing/   Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.