Websites Promote Anorexia and Bulimia
Do you know what a “pro-ana” website is? It’s not new, but the idea is considered just as dangerous as ever before. Pro-ana is short for pro-anorexic. As crazy as it sounds, yes, there are websites...
View ArticleEating Disorders Affecting Olympic Athletes
It’s not just the pressure from fashion magazines and the Hollywood elite to be thin. For athletes, being thin means more. From making your weight to increasing your speed, the pressure for athletes to...
View ArticleBeware of Sites Encouraging Bulimia and Anorexia
It was way too easy to find the background information needed for this blog. I use Google.com enough to consider Google a verb. This search was frighteningly easy. Recently, I cautioned against...
View ArticleNational Eating Disorders Week is February 22-28
Over these seven days, those touched and affected by an eating disorder will take part in events that foster awareness for eating disorders. Sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association...
View ArticleCommon Eating Disorders Defined
In order to help people better understand eating disorders, here are explanations of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and orthorexia. If you or someone you know is suffering from any of these symptoms,...
View ArticleEducate Yourself During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
February 22-28, 2009 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Eating disorders are serious, often life threatening, conditions that effect sufferer’s mentally, physically, and emotionally. Eating...
View ArticleCelebrities Who’ve Battled Eating Disorders
As we continue to bring awareness to National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 22 – February 28), it is fitting that we highlight some of the more well-known cases of eating disorders that...
View ArticleYoga: A New Way to Treat an Eating Disorder
In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 22 – 28), we are investigating what some of the most current and effective therapies for treating this devastating disease. As yoga has...
View ArticleTune In: Stephanie Pratt Discusses Her Bulimia on Tyra
Tune-in this Friday, September 25, to Tyra when Stephanie Pratt, The Hills actress, gets candid about her battle with bulimia. In an exclusive interview with the talk-show host, the actress opens up...
View ArticleBorn Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater by Frank Bruni
When most of us think of eating disorders, an image of a teen-aged girl or young woman enters into our minds: Sallow complexion, hollowed eyes, noodle-like arms, stick legs. We’ve all ”seen” her. But...
View Article9 Signs of an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are dangerous and life threatening. Anorexia has a higher mortality rate than any other mental illness. Here are nine hints that a friend or family member may be struggling with...
View ArticleWhat is Bulimia?
Bulimia is destructive both physically and mentally. The repetitive vomiting that is sometimes a part of Bulimia can cause dental discoloration and swollen cheeks.
View ArticleExercise Addiction is Too Much of a Good Thing
Everywhere we look, we are told we are fat and need to lose weight. For the majority, that constant drone from the TV and magazines goes ignored, but for a growing number, fitting in a workout isn’t...
View ArticleNumber of Children with Eating Disorders on the Rise
According to a report released November 29, 2010 by the American Academy of Pediatrics, eating disorders are on the rise. The numbers for children under the age of 12, male children, and those of...
View ArticleCandace Cameron Bure’s Struggle with Bulimia
The former child star who captured the hearts of fans as D.J. Tanner on Full House, Candace Cameron Bure was not exempt from the pressures of growing up in the public eye. In her new book, Reshaping It...
View ArticleHalf A Million Teens Qualify For an Eating Disorder
There is good news and bad news. The bad news is that more than half a million adolescents in the United States could qualify for a diagnosed eating disorder according to research published at Archives...
View ArticleHow To Recognize Signs of An Eating Disorder
Is there someone in your life whom you worry might have an eating disorder? Do you know how to recognize symptoms of an eating disorder? While some symptoms are obvious, some are simply exaggerations...
View ArticleJane Fonda Speaks on Battling Bulimia and Body Image
It’s hard to realize sometimes that celebrities are regular people just like the rest of us. They struggle with things like weight, exercise and self image. Jane Fonda has been in the spotlight for...
View ArticleCan Eating Disorder Reality Shows Do More Harm Than Good
Tracey Gold is a well known Hollywood name. She’s known for he long time role on the series Growing Pains but she’s almost just as well known for her public battle with anorexia. Gold was one of the...
View ArticleKatharine McPhee Overcame Bulimia with Intuitive Eating
Katharine McPhee has overcome huge personal challenges on her journey to professional success. Currently getting big attention for her role in the new show Smash, McPhee has found a balanced approach...
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