by David Wiss | Nov 2, 2023 | Functional Medicine, General Wellness, Mental Health, Recovery
Is Nutrition the Missing Link for Recovery and Long-Term Sobriety? In this discussion, we will explore the profound significance of why nutrition matters in recovery, as well as how it can influence our overall well-being and mental health. With a wealth of...
by David Wiss | Apr 5, 2023 | Eating Disorders, Food Addiction, Mental Health, Nutrition News, Publications, Recovery, Research
Intuitive Eating and Ultra-Processed Food Addiction I have given many podium presentations in my last ten years as a dietitian. Since the pandemic, most of them have been virtual, sometimes allowing for recording. While I miss traveling for live conferences, having my...
by David Wiss | May 3, 2022 | Eating Disorders, Food Addiction, Mental Health, Publications, Recovery, Research
Ultra-Processed Food Addiction & Eating Disorders Paper Background I am an eating disorder dietitian who took an interest in ultra-processed food addiction in 2012 when I started running groups in substance use disorder treatment facilities. Around this time,...
by David Wiss | Apr 1, 2022 | Mental Health, Publications, Recovery, Research, Substance Use Disorder
Earlier this year, I earned my Ph.D. from UCLA’s Fielding School of Public in the Community Health Sciences Department. We called my dissertation the Wissertation 🙂 My dissertation“Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health Over the Life Course Among Men...
by David Wiss | Mar 31, 2022 | Eating Disorders, Food Addiction, General Wellness, Nutrition News, Recovery, Research, Substance Abuse
Nutrition in Recovery Group Curriculum is now Available! In 2012, I ran my first weekly nutrition group at a residential drug and alcohol treatment center in Los Angeles where I taught people about the link between nutrition and behavioral health. We did not have a...