Hi everyone! I did a decent workshop on Friday afternoon. It was titled “Eating Disorders in Naturopathic Medicine: How can We Screen for and Support Eating Disordered Patients as ND’s” As I have been feeling called to support more patients in a counseling setting format I felt this workshop was auspicious. The Naturopathic Doctor who put on the workshop was Dr. Alexandra Sisam. She works out of the Clara Clinic in Ontario. I am offering support in the way of Emotional Freedom Technique counseling sessions for eating disorders. Dr. Sisam talked about eating disorders being a way to self regulate and deal with overwhelming emotional stressors. I absolutely identified with that statement when I was growing up. Emotional Freedom Technique is such a great way to help regulate emotions. I find if you are empathetic in any way living right now when there are wars, weather events, solar flares, etc. you might be feeling more stress than other people. Dr. Sasam also talked about support for eating disorders in the way of key nutrients which include inositol for binge eating or bulimic behavior, zinc for anorexia, omega 3’s in general for mental health and the importance of fibre, prebiotic, probiotics and fermented food for gastrointestinal support. She talked about the importance of regulating the nervous system which tends to be chronically activated in patients with disordered eating. She talked about decreasing inflammation using omega 3 and Vitamin D. She talked about how important it is to have a doctor working with you to monitor electrolytes and heart function as eating disorders can have serious consequences on your health and dental problems to boot. If you want to have an honest conversation with me about the eating disorder you may be struggling with please book in with me at Parallel Wellness. I currently am running a special on counseling combined with E.F.T. for $80 a session. Call 4032321283 to book. Thanks! Dr. Robin Vinge