What is Anorexia Nervosa? All about Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by intentional self-starvation. The obsessive pursuit of thinness manifests in two forms.
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Spotlight on the Symptoms of Pica
If your child is eating clay or paste, he/she may be exhibiting the symptoms of an eating disorder known as pica. The persistent eating of non …
Continue ReadingEssential Books on Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a serious group of mental illnesses that have consequences for an individuals physical and mental health. Fortunately, recovery …
Continue ReadingSeven Warning Signs of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a group of mental illnesses that are serious and life threatening. Knowing the warning signs of eating disorders is vital for …
Continue ReadingDo Magazines Influence Eating Disorders?
Research shows that the mass media, in particular women’s magazines, contributes to the development and maintenance of eating disorders. They …
Continue ReadingCauses of Binge Eating: Spotlight on Binge Eating Causes
Binge eating involves regular overeating which is secretive and compulsive. Researchers have searched for possible causes of binge eating, and it …
Continue ReadingHow to Stop Compulsive Eating
Compulsive eaters are often overwhelmed with the urge to consume large quantities of food even when they are not hungry. Food appears to help them …
Continue ReadingUnusual Eating Disorder List: Spotlight on Some Unusual Eating Disorders
Eating clay, glass, pebbles and trying to fight an overwhelming urge to tuck into some dirt are characteristics of some of the most unusual eating …
Continue ReadingThe Effects of Being Bulimic: Physical and Psychological
Many of us are familiar with the urge to rummage our fridge for food when we feel lonely, bored or just plain stressed. For bulimics the now-and-then …
Continue ReadingWhat is Night Eating Syndrome? An Insight on Night Eating Syndrome
If you have a poor appetite during the day and an intense craving to consume large quantities of food at night, even after you try to go to sleep, you …
Continue ReadingAnorexic Weight Loss: Causes and Effects of Weight Loss in Anorexics
Food restriction, excessive exercising, and use of laxatives are among the causes of anorexic weight loss. They can pose serious health problems such …
Continue ReadingWhy Are People Anorexic? Exploring Possible Causes of Anorexia
Why are people anorexic? In truth, there is no one answer to this question. People may be anorexic for any of several reasons, or for a combination of …
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