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Mom, Please Help - a True Anorexia and Bulimia Story

October 24th, 2007 · No Comments

Well, I guess it was 11 years ago I started to notice something was not right with Amy. She had just turned 13 when I caught her always looking at herself in the mirror. She would ask me if I thought she put on weight. I told her of course not, she always looked just […]

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Kids and Anorexia

October 20th, 2007 · No Comments

Almost always, no one specific person is to blame when a child suffers anorexia, & neither are the parents as a couple or as a team. Parenting often has nothing to do with it. The implication that up-bringing is most often the cause of (or that at least it acts as a catalyst […]

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Do You Have an Eating Disorder?

October 16th, 2007 · No Comments

It is estimated that eight million Americans have an eating disorder. There are three basic types of eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, & compulsive overeating. These types of eating disorders can be very serious; untreated, they can be life-threatening.
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Anorexia is an eating disorder in which one does not eat enough food. This is […]

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Eating Disorder - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating

October 12th, 2007 · No Comments

An eating disorder is characterized by a strange eating behavior & unhealthy beliefs about eating & weight. It is most commonly found in a young female during her adolescence. It can go undetected for years. You must recognize an eating disorder before the treatment process can begin. There are 3 main […]

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Signs of Anorexia

October 8th, 2007 · No Comments

It is important to recognize the signs of anorexia, because it is a common eating disorder that can be fatal if not treated. Anorexia, also known as anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder in which one restricts food intake. People with anorexia do not eat enough calories to support normal body functioning. […]

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Compulsive Eating Disorder - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

October 4th, 2007 · No Comments

Bulimia also called bulimia nervosa. Bulimia is a very dangerous weight-loss strategy. Anorexia nervosa is one type of eating disorder. It is also a psychological disorder. Bulimia is characterized by episodes of secretive excessive eating (bingeing) followed by inappropriate methods of weight control, such as self-induced vomiting (purging), abuse of laxatives & diuretics, or […]

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From Dieting To Anorexia - Can Dieting Lead To Eating Disorders?

September 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Anorexia nervosa is hard to combat because victims of this eating disorder are not fully aware of their situation until it is too late. Once the eating habits have been established it is very hard to change them even with professional treatment.
The problem with anorexia nervosa lies in the fact that it is a mental […]

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Eating Disorder Doctor’s Personal Story

September 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Hi All I am a medical doctor with a great interest in all aspects of women’s health. I also have a very special interest in eating disorders. As an ex sufferer (Yes doctors are not immune to eating disorders) I have a strong affiliation to anyone suffering from these conditions & want to help as […]

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How To Prevent Your Relapse Into Anorexia

September 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

You may find yourself having anorexic tendencies again, even after having completed a course of therapy & treatment. While you may not be in any immediate danger, you need to take steps to ensure that you do not have a relapse.
An anorexia eating disorder is a deep-rooted problem of the mind. If you […]

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Overcoming Eating Disorders Through Yoga

September 18th, 2007 · No Comments

Over 10 million women & a million men are affected by different forms of eating disorders in the United States alone. Most of them are teens & the common illnesses are represented by anorexia & bulimia. The physical factors related to these illnesses have only been recently acknowledged as only mental factors were previously thought […]

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