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Bulimia
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
How Those with Eating Disorders Might Feel About the Holiday Season
When first thinking of the holidays most people remember fun days spent with family and friends, meals with delicious foods and desserts, being thankful for what you have and giving to others. However, if too much planning, spending and other topics are brought up the holidays begin to feel stressful. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays are often anxiety-ridden and centered on the subject of food. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Binge Eating/Compulsive Eating, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Holiday Season
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
How Does Bulimia Affect Your Dental Health?
Bulimia can negatively affect the body in a number of different ways. One way this eating disorder affects the body is through one’s dental health. All areas of the mouth are crucial to the body and it can be devastating how much this disorder damages them. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Bulimia, Dental Health, 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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Related to: Anorexia, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Media & Eating Disorders
What types of eating disorders do males have?
Males can have all three of the common eating disorders. These include: anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Males with Eating Disorders
10 Common Myths
Myth #1: People who are normal or overweight can not have eating disorders. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Myths
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
What is the Female Athlete Triad?
The female athlete triad is a term used to describe three individual elements: disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and weak bones. In most cases, eating disorder residential programs are recommended to those with this problem. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Athletes, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Female Athlete Triad, Menstrual Dysfunction, Weak Bones
1. Drastic Change in Eating Habits
When a person is developing an eating disorder, they cannot help the fact that their eating behaviors will be abnormal. Look for signs of abnormal eating behaviors- but remember to keep in mind the individual. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Self-injury, Signs of Eating Disorder, Warning Signs