The melanocortin system: How our brain knows we are sated
In this post I am going to explain how the melanocortin system works. Located in the hypothalamus, this system monitors the nutritional status of our body and from there, instructs our body and brain what to do next. Understanding the melanocortin system will help you to understand the significance of the immune complex discovered by […]
Is anorexia an autoimmune disease?
Recent research findings certainly seem to be pointing that way. And autoimmune disease explains many of the characteristics of anorexia: the female predominance, the relapsing-remitting or chronic nature of the illness, the surge post-Covid and even the increased risk in autism. In this blog post I will tell you what we know so far that […]
Autumn and appetite
Winter is coming – what does this mean for appetite? Why do we get hungrier as winter approaches and what does this mean for those with anorexia? The arrival of autumn marks the beginning of a difficult season for those with an eating or appetite disorder. For those with anorexia, autumn can be a particularly […]
Raising leptin to ameliorate anorexia symptoms
Could this hormone hold the key to reprieve from anorexia?
Hello and welcome!
Hi! I’m Elizabeth. I’m a state registered dietitian in the UK and I specialise in eating disorders and other problems of appetite.