Treating Eating Disorders Begins with Diagnostic Clarity
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HOUSTON, TX. February 2025
Registered dietician Moe Schlachter heads J. Flowers Health Institute’s Assessment and Treatment of Complex Nutrition Conditions*
You can’t get through an hour of television these days without seeing multiple commercials for GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss. This new class of medicine is at the forefront of today’s body image and diet culture trends that continue to challenge those experiencing eating disorders.And those providing treatment.
Eating disorders – mental health conditions that can affect anyone regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality or weight – have been part of the specialized treatment offered since the inception of J. Flowers Health Institute. No one knows this better than Moe Schlachter, a key member within J. Flowers’s expert clinical team who has been with the institute since Day 1.His work as a registered dietician nutritionist is in the spotlight this month, Eating Disorders Awareness Month (and Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 24 to March 2), which is dedicated to increasing public knowledge about eating disorders with a focus on intervention, providing resources for recovery, and advocating for those who struggle with the illness.
While eating disorders are prevalent (about 30 million people in the U.S. –about 9 percent of the population – will grapple with an eating disorder in their lifetime), they are difficult to detect. Those suffering from eating disorders are skilled at concealing their symptoms.“Patients get good at masking signs. They’re living in secret – not dissimilar to those suffering from addiction,” Schlachter said. Diagnosing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is critical: They are among the deadliest mental diseases and have the second highest mortality rate among mental health conditions.
Schlachter said successful treatment outcomes for eating disorders begin with one thing that J. Flowers was founded on and continues to be the hallmark of the institute’s efforts: the comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of each client. “Our strength, and really our mission, lies in diagnostic clarity. J. Flowers has always been a leader in eating disorder treatment because of the strength in our diagnostic assessment,” he said. “With that open and curious approach, we’re able to freely identify the root cause of an individual’s ailments regardless of where that investigation takes us.
”In observing Eating Disorders Awareness Month it’s important to recognize the many forms of support – support groups, community health resources, parent coaching, couples therapy – that can easily and effectively accessed. But, Schlachter said that J. Flowers’s comprehensive evaluation assessing whole-person heal and wellness is critical. “If there’s someone you’re concerned about, the number one thing you can do is recommend a comprehensive assessment,” he said. “It’s the one and only thing you need to positively identify if there’s something going on in terms of an eating disorder. Getting that clarity is important.”
For more information about eating disorders, see nationaleatingdisorders.org.
About J. Flowers Health Institute
J. Flowers Health Institute delivers unparalleled health care to executives, high-profile individuals, young adults, adolescents, and those with complex conditions. Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Program uncovers the true source of any health issue and illuminates the most effective path to optimal wellness. The timeliness of our reports and diagnostic impressions allows the next appropriate level of care to begin promptly with a broad and deep understanding of the individual’s health and wellness.
Our multidisciplinary team of experts collaborates to deliver the future of whole-person health. We select the best providers and protocols from Western medicine, holistic health, integrative nutrition, sports medicine, and more that will help our clients reach optimal health. Our team’s coordination and collaboration offer each client a full continuum of care as appropriate for their unique circumstances.
Every client receives one-on-one support and personalized care. Our high-end medical facilities, access to the world’s largest medical campus, and private partnerships with exquisite hotels and spas ensure that we deliver an exceptional experience for every client. No detail is ever left to chance. Clients of J. Flowers Health Institute focus and heal in discreet comfort.
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