Men with Eating Disorders: What Causes Eating Disorders in Men?
There are approximately 1 million men with eating disorders in the United States according to the National Eating Disorders Association. They also …
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What are the Physical and Mental Health Effects of Bulimia? Your Questions Answered
The presence of bulimia in females is very apparent but most people don’t know that bulimia affects males as well. Bulimia is most common in …
Continue ReadingThe Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse
Both eating disorders and substance abuse are chronic disease with high relapse rate, and research has unearthed a strong link between the two. Read …
Continue ReadingAnorexia Symptoms to Look Out For: Physical and Emotional Symptoms of Anorexia
If you suspect that a loved one has anorexia, it is important to check whether the person has symptoms of the disease so that you can encourage them …
Continue ReadingThe Effects of Eating Disorders During Pregnancy
An eating disorder during pregnancy can have devastating effects. Read on to discover the impact disorders such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating, and …
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Exercise Bulimia?
Exercise bulimia is a less commonly recognized form of bulimia. Find out what causes people to exercise compulsively - and whether this condition can …
Continue ReadingTreatments for Male Body Image Disorders - Are You Obsessed With the Weight or Shape of Your Body?
Anyone with body image dissatisfaction should know that they need medical help. Read more about cognitive-behavioral therapy and medications that are …
Continue ReadingHow to Stop Binge Eating
With professional help and treatment, it’s possible to stop binge eating and get your eating under control. The following ways can help:
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Geophagia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
A person who consumes earth, whether it is caused by a mental disorder, a cultural belief or iron deficiency, is suffering from geophagia. This …
Continue ReadingEating Disorders in Modelling: In the Wake of High Profile Deaths, What Steps are Being Taken by the Fashion Industry to Protect Models?
Eating disorders are prevalent in the modelling profession, an industry heavily focused on body image. Read on to learn about high profile deaths due …
Continue ReadingMucophagy
Mucophagy, a subgroup of pica is when someone eats mucus from the nose. They are aware that it is nasty and not normal but may not know how to stop.
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Pagophagia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Pagophagia is a condition where one craves to chew or consume ice. This behavior is harmless in itself, except for one’s teeth, of course, but …
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