Struggling with an eating disorder (ED) is so much more than having difficulty consuming food. Disordered eating and eating disorders are complex and multi-faceted, impacting an individual physically, mentally and emotionally. Given this, treatment for eating disorders requires a multidisciplinary approach –  meaning a wide spectrum of eating disorder specialists to address each area affected […]

Here at NourishRX, we know that it can be extremely challenging for a caregiver to know how to best support their child who has autism, or is suspected to have autism, with their feeding difficulties.  While feeding difficulties do not impact all children, it should be noted that it is estimated that children with autism […]

What was the messaging around food in your house growing up? Not surprisingly, our relationship with food begins at birth as food is a necessity for survival. Children learn to understand the world as they develop, looking to their parental figures for guidance around how to interact with food.  The messaging that is communicated in […]

Eating disorder recovery comes with many challenges, one of those is navigating potential body changes. In a society that idealizes thinness, gaining weight can be distressing and feel shameful. In addition to physical changes, recovery comes with mental and emotional discomfort as well.  It is understandable to have feelings about body changes in the recovery […]

A diagnosis of Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) can be overwhelming for an individual and their caregivers. Since ARFID has only recently gained wider recognition and is a less well known eating disorder, it is understandable to have questions about what this diagnosis means and what treatment might look like. We are going through the […]