by Carolyn Ross | Oct 17, 2023 | Blog, Carolyn Ross MD, DEI Consultant, obesity, Weight
Eating disorders are often misunderstood. Considering an eating disorder as only food-related minimizes the deeper-rooted issues behind the unhealthy behavior. Learning how to overcome an eating disorder is not as straightforward as others believe for someone...
by Carolyn Ross | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog, Carolyn Ross MD, DEI Consultant, Weight
The world has established a clear definition of what ideal weight looks like. The standards may shift through the years, but regardless of how unattainable they may be, they influence how one is perceived. One whose body type isn’t what might be considered the “norm”...
by Carolyn Ross | Jun 25, 2011 | Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, obesity, stress, Weight
Eating at least eight three-ounce servings of fruits and vegetables a day can significantly lower your risk of heart disease, according to researchers. In fact, researchers found that each one-serving portion of fruits and vegetables lowered the risk of fatal heart...
by Carolyn Ross | Mar 14, 2011 | Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, Depression, obesity, stress, Weight
If you read food labels, you may notice this allergy warning or something similar: “this product was produced in a factory that also processes nuts, soybeans, etc.” The prevalence of food allergies has grown rapidly over the last decade. According to the CDC, from...
by Carolyn Ross | Mar 7, 2011 | Anorexia, Bulimia, Carolyn Ross MD, Compulsive Overeating, Depression, obesity, stress, Weight
You may have heard of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), but what do you know about Leaky Gut Syndrome? Leaky Gut Syndrome is a common health disorder in which the intestinal tract is more permeable or more porous than normal. Toxins which should naturally be repelled...
by Carolyn Ross | Feb 25, 2011 | Anorexia, Bulimia, Carolyn Ross MD, Compulsive Overeating, obesity, stress, Weight
The saturation of weight loss programs and diets in our society has reached unprecedented proportions. In the US, the private weight loss industry is a $58.6 billion a year industry. You can hardly turn on the TV, listen to the radio or read a popular magazine...