Body Image

Anorexia Eating Disorder?

...  literally starve to death in an attempt to be what they consider “thin.” The disorder involves extreme weight loss–at least 15% below the individual’s “ideal” weight–and a refusal to maintain body weight that is even minimally normal for their… Continue reading

Eating Disorder & Obesity Prevention: Exposing the Storm Within

...  mental disorders and suicide. "From a public health standpoint, these findings highlight the urgent need to make prevention of child abuse a priority in Canada," Tracie Afifi of the University of Manitoba's psychiatry department said with her … Read… Continue reading

Eating Disorders..?

...  hair, and muscle instead of fat. I’m glad you eat. Don’t stop, it isn’t healthy. Just eat healthy.Heim advocate for those who suffer from eating disorders NEDA is the National Eating Disorders Association. Heim planned the first walk,… Continue reading

Do People With Eating Disorders and Weight-Related Body Dysmorphic Disorder See Themselves Fat in Pictures?

...  suffering from eating disorders, depression and anxiety. To which some Women, who have been suffering the often crippling burdens imposed on them by the image industry for a whole lot longer, might say, “Welcome to the … Read more on… Continue reading

Mt. Lebanon Native Brian Cuban Tackles Male Eating Disorders Through 'Image'

...  10 people with an eating disorder seeking treatment, Castlewood Treatment Center is pleased to announce the addition of new, flexible outpatient services at its Fenton, Missouri location. Castlewood will now offer an eating disorder … Read more on The… Continue reading

Overcoming Eating Disorders – My Story

...  ? Check out the network I’m a part of here on Youtube! http://www.youtube.com/user/stylemeFIT ? … Dr. Jeff Hersh: Helping friend with eating disorder Q: I think my best friend, who is 16 like me, has anorexia. She is really… Continue reading

Teenage Boy Finally Hits Puberty at 17 After Battle With Anorexia

...  boy finally hits puberty at 17 after battle with anorexia Within a month he had dropped another 5lbs and was taken back to the doctors, who referred him with a suspected eating disorder to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental… Continue reading

'Love Hormone' May Treat Anorexia

...  hormone' may treat anorexia A hormone released during childbirth and sex could be used as a treatment for the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, scientists suggest. Small studies by UK and Korean scientists indicated patients were less likely to fixate… Continue reading

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Begins Today

...  WIRE)–During the National Eating Disorder Association's 27th annual Awareness Week (Feb. 23 – March 1), it is especially exciting to announce the election of Ric Clark as the Chair of its Board of Directors. Clark is CEO of … Read… Continue reading

What Is Inpatient Like for an Eating Disorder?

...  watch you going to the bathroom. You meet with your doctor almost daily (my doctor only took Wednesday off.) You are blind-weighed daily (meaning they don’t tell you your weight; nor will they tell you how many calories your… Continue reading