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Eating Disorders & Dieting
Claiming to be “on a diet” is a popular excuse given to cover up the presence of an eating disorder. In some cases, an eating disorder may develop as a result of unhealthy dieting. Although the diet started out with healthy motives, it eventually turned into a form of extreme dieting. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating/Compulsive Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Dieting, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits
Dangers of using Diet Pills and Laxatives
Each of the following is a drug sometimes used by those with bulimia Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Signs of Eating Disorder
Signs of Binge Eating Disorder
Ten popular signs of binge eating disorder include:
- Frequent out-of-control eating
- Embarrassment when eating in front of others
- Anxiety
- Consumption of large meal portions
- Feelings of disgust after eating
- Depression
- Eating when hunger is not present
- Rapid eating
- Hoarding food
- Stress due to weight gain
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating/Compulsive Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Dieting, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits
10 Eating Disorder Recovery Tips
What do you do when you are finished with your eating disorder treatment? How can you keep yourself from falling back into the old habits you learned to overcome at an eating disorder residential center? Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits
Adults & Eating Disorders
The idea that only teen girls and college students develop eating disorders is a common misconception. In truth, men and women of all ages suffer from these types of disorders. Older women and men are an age group that is frequently overlooked in regards to eating disorders, but one that should be equally addressed. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Binge Eating/Compulsive Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Signs of Eating Disorder
Who has Eating Disorders?
Anyone can develop an eating disorder. However, approximately 90% of eating disorders take place in women. Teens and those in their 20’s form the most likely age groups in which eating disorders take place. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Media & Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders and Sports
Eating disorders have become very common among those who participate in certain sports. These sports often require frequent weight checks and complex training. In many of these sports, thin, smaller athletes are desired. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Athletes, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Signs of Eating Disorder
Well-known Male & Female Athletes with Eating Disorders
Many athletes, past and present, have dealt with an eating disorder. These eating disorders have caused great turmoil in their lives, and consequently, have had a negative impact on their athletic careers. In many of these people, perfectionist behavior and a competitive nature exist. These are personality traits common in eating disordered people as well. Anorexia and bulimia are the two most popular forms of eating disorders among athletes. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Athletes, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Males with Eating Disorders
Famous Athletes With Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a serious problem among many athletes today and can negatively influence their athletic ability. These disorders affect both men and women and occur among a variety of ages. In athletes who compete in sports where physical size and weight matters, eating disorders are even more common. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Athletes, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Males with Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders & Pregnancy
There are three primary types of eating disorders. These include anorexia, binge eating disorder, and bulimia. All three of these disorder can be very dangerous, both to one’s physical and mental health. How do these disorders affect a person’s body? Can they cause problems during pregnancy? Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Binge Eating/Compulsive Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Pregnancy
Steps to Take When Dealing with Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder, a disorder characterized by an overwhelming desire to eat large amounts of food, can be a difficult problem to overcome. Some may need the assistance of an eating disorder treatment center. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Binge Eating, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits
Approaching a Friend about an Eating Disorder
When confronting someone about an eating disorder, it is important to remember what a touchy subject it can be. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Eating Disorders
Diabetes & Eating Disorders
Type 1 Diabetes
When someone has type 1 diabetes, the insulin producing cells in their pancreas are attacked by the immune system in the body. Due to this problem, the body no longer has enough insulin because the pancreas has stopped making it. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Body Image, Bulimia, Diabetes, Eating Disorders, Signs of Eating Disorder
What is Nutritional Counseling?
Nutritional counseling is a type of assessment made which analyzes various health needs in regard to diet and exercise. A nutritional counselor helps people to set achievable health goals and teaches various ways of maintaining these goals throughout their lifetime. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Habits, Functional Fitness, Health and Wellness, Nutritional Counseling
The Cause of Eating Disorders
What causes someone to obtain an eating disorder? Is it genetics or the influence of someone’s family and friends? Finish reading this article »
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10 Helpful Ways to Develop Better Self-Esteem in a Child
Eating disorders among young children are becoming more and more common. In fact, numerous California eating disorder centers and other eating disorder residential programs across the country offer specialized treatment. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Parents
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a disorder in which someone is extremely concerned with appearance and imagines extreme defects on their body. In some cases, these defects are merely imagined, and in others, these severe defects are exaggerations of present flaws. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Body Image, Lesser-Known Eating Disorders, Signs of Eating Disorder
What is Bigorexia?
Bigorexia is a disorder in which a person constantly worries about appearing too small and weak looking. Those with bigorexia suffer from the opposite problem of someone in need of anorexia treatment. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Bigorexia/Muscle Dysmorphia, Body Image, Lesser-Known Eating Disorders, Males with Eating Disorders, Signs of Eating Disorder
10 Common Myths
Myth #1: People who are normal or overweight can not have eating disorders. Finish reading this article »
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What is EDNOS?
EDNOS, or “Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified”, is a type of disordered eating that does not necessarily fall into the specific category of anorexia, binge eating, or bulimia. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, EDNOS, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits