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Eating Disorders
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
Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder in which a person eats a large amount of food at one time (binging), in order to cope with relationships and the stresses of life. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Binge Eating, Binge Eating/Compulsive Eating, Eating Disorders, Programs and Therapies
What is Anemia?
Anemia occurs when the body’s red blood cell (RBC) count is low. This can be due to either the body’s inability to make new red blood cells, a large loss of blood, or a situation in which red blood cells are being taken away faster than they are being put back. In circumstances where someone has an eating disorder, anemia can result. Finish reading this article »
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Types of Anemia
Anemia is a type of disorder which occurs when the red blood cell count in the body is low. This disorder can occur in those with an eating disorder such as anorexia as a result of an unhealthy or nonexistent diet. Finish reading this article »
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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
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
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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What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric bypass surgery, also known as bariatric gastric bypass surgery, is a surgery used to limit the amount of food a person can eat. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Bariatric Gastric Bypass Surgery, Binge Eating, Binge Eating/Compulsive Eating, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Signs of Eating Disorder
Bigorexia/Muscle Dysmorphia
Bigorexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia, is a disorder in which a person constantly worries about being too small and frail looking. Finish reading this article »
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Related to: Anorexia, Binge Eating, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Lesser-Known 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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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