Have you noticed changes in your period since struggling with food or weight? You’re not alone. Many people with eating disorders experience irregular or missing cycles — and your body is trying to tell you something important. What is Amenorrhea? Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation. There are two types: Primary amenorrhea: when a person has never started their period Secondary amenorrhea: when a period stops for three or more months after previously being regular While...

February is Eating Disorders Awareness Month — a time to talk not only about symptoms and recovery, but also about something many people overlook: language . As an anorexia dietitian working with people in recovery, I often see how casually used phrases can unintentionally minimize the seriousness of eating disorders. Words shape perception — and perception influences whether people seek help, feel validated, or remain misunderstood. Let’s talk about what anorexia actually is — and why it...

February is Eating Disorders Awareness Month , and I want to take a moment to share a few things I wish more people understood about eating disorders. Because EDs thrive in silence, stereotypes, and the belief that you’re “not sick enough.” So here are 10 things I want you to know: 1. You can’t tell how much someone is struggling by their weight. Less than 6% of people with an eating disorder are medically underweight. 2. Binge Eating Disorder is the most common eating disorder. When...