![]() It is not the fat that causes illness, but quite often certain behaviours and habits that increase the risk of these conditions. Yes, a higher body mass is associated with certain “lifestyle diseases” but this is a correlation, and not a causation relationship. ![]() ![]() This might be difficult to hear, but being fat is not inherently unhealthy. ![]() HAES is the notion that all people, regardless of body size, deserve access to healthcare which does NOT discriminate, and provides effective treatment for the presenting issue. Health At Every Size, put simply, is the rejection of the concept that a person’s health can be measured by the size of their body it is an approach to healthcare that strives for inclusivity, respect and health from a place of self care. Like any good scientist, I thought that before I start talking about it more, I should get my definitions straight. It revolutionised the way that I think of health, and made me much more driven to not only look after my own health more effectively, but to be a better health practitioner. When I first came across the concept while at uni, I had one of those lightbulb moments of “yep, this is what I want to do”, and it completely changed my life. ![]() The Health At Every Size®, or HAES approach is a topic that I’m particularly passionate about. ![]()
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