The journey to self-love is discussed in this article and it is specifically targeting an audience who has suffered from an eating disorder in one form or another. The writer of this article has reached out to a few bloggers who have previously suffered from eating disorders and asked them to give advice for readers […]
Eating disorders are a serious problem that some people face every day. Anorexia, Bulimia and binge eating are the three main common types of eat disorders. Each one has its own unique characteristics, but most are developed from a negative self-body image. Over half of teenage girls and nearly one third of teenage boys use […]
When finding yourself walking down the road to an Eating Disorder, it is important to realize that you need help, encouragement, and a map to recovery. Recovery can be a difficult process; however, you must first realize within that you need help. Many changes will take place both internally and externally, so having a support […]
This article explains the different types of food related allergies, and illnesses, associated with what we eat. One would be surprised with how much food affects our day to day mood, and how we take what we eat for granted. It also goes into some detail on how to combat these illnesses, allergies and symptoms, […]
3.5% of women and 2% of men suffer from binge eating disorder. It is not a reflection of who you are as a person. Binge eaters do so for a variety of reasons, such as soothing stress and escaping when you have experienced trauma. You can learn better strategies to help you deal with issues […]
Eating disorders are more common than you might think, and you might not know why. Eating disorders affect anyone, of any age. There are more than just the ones you hear about all the time, anorexia and bulimia. Some of the other types of eating disorders include binge eating disorder, atypical anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa […]
Many of us will strive for perfection in one thing or another, every single one of us will fail. As noted in this article, perfection is an unobtainable illusion guaranteed to make you feel badly. Many people are born with a feeling that everything has to be perfect and in fact, they can make it […]
A new study done by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and at York University shows a link between overeating and binge eating with the oxytocin receptor gene. Oxytocin receptors, like the name implies, react to the powerful neurotransmitter oxytocin on a daily basis. For this study, the researchers focused on food […]
Recently, the American Medical Association came out in support of “equal health care access and payment for eating disorders”. The AMA said that many health insurance providers do not offer equal payment for eating disorders, despite federal laws requiring the payments. Many people who need treatment for eating disorders cannot afford it without the help […]
Although there has been little research done on the subject, anorexic yearning is something that exists among teenagers. Called “Wannarexia,” this desire to have an eating disorder could be considered prevalent in America. With celebrities being celebrated for their thin figures and several pro-anorexia websites to be found, Wannarexia could be considered a problem– or […]
