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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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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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Types of Heart Complications
There are a number of different types of heart disease conditions that can take place as a result of eating disorders like anorexia. Finish reading this article »
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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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Binge Eating and Unhealthy Weight Gain
Binge eaters can consume a very large number of calories in one meal. While some binges consist of a normal amount of food, as much as 20,000 calories may be consumed at a time. Constant episodes of compulsive overeating may lead to a person becoming overweight or even obese, although there are individuals who still maintain a normal weight. Finish reading this article »
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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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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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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
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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What is Sleep Eating Disorder?
Sleep eating disorder (SED-NOS), also known as nocturnal sleep-eating disorder, is a disorder in which someone unconsciously eats in the middle of the night. Sometimes, people suffering from this disorder will also prepare their own meals, a great hazard. Those with nocturnal sleep-eating disorder rarely remember these instances Finish reading this article »
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What is Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Prader-willi syndrome is a disorder in which someone has a compulsive desire to eat. People with this condition are often short in stature, have light skin, poor muscle tone, suffer from mental retardation and are frequently obese. Finish reading this article »
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What is Pica?
Pica is disorder in which a person has a strong desire to eat, lick, or chew non-food items. These objects typically contain no nutritional value and often hold very harmful side effects. Finish reading this article »
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What is Night Eating Syndrome?
Night Eating Syndrome is a disorder in which someone consumes most of their daily calorie intake after dinner, frequently waking in the middle of the night to eat. Foods eaten are typically unhealthy and high in calories. Finish reading this article »
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What is Orthorexia Nervosa?
Orthorexia Nervosa is a disorder in which someone is obsessed with eating the “right” kinds of food. This food is pure, healthy and typically organic. The compulsive obsession those with orthorexia have takes control of their lives, causing them to view their own worth through the food they eat. Finish reading this article »
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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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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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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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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