It’s tough to fight and treat an eating disorder. Even if you’re seeking professional help and you’ve found a reputable doctor, you still have to be able to afford treatment. An estimated 11 million Americans suffer from eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia, but only a small percentage of those people get help, and [...]
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Eating Disorders and the Media: Anti-Airbrush Movement
Every time you flip through a magazine, you’re bound to see slim, cellulite-free legs, wrinkle-free faces and expressions without crow’s feet or smile lines. You can’t avoid it, but you can realize that in reality things aren’t always as they appear. After all, nobody is perfect – unless they’re in a magazine, that is. Health [...]
Eating Disorders and Alcohol Over-consumption Now Has a New Name: Drunkorexia
Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are the most commonly discussed eating disorders, but there’s a new unhealthy habit that’s becoming more prevalent among teenagers and college students. “Drunkorexia,” a new term that’s being used by the media to describe the combination of disordered eating with heavy alcohol consumption isn’t just the collision of two [...]
Need for Eating Disorders Treatment is Not Readily Recognized Among College Students
Studies have shown that while college students are one of the groups that are most prone to developing an eating disorder, they’re surprisingly also some of the least educated when it comes to identifying the signs of eating disorders. The study, done by Ashlee Hoffman, a University of Cincinnati doctoral student, observed disordered eating in [...]
Report Shows Binge Eating is as Common in Men as in Women
When you read about the dangers of eating disorders, many things come to mind. The most common thing, however, is probably the image of a woman dealing with binge eating, anorexia or bulimia. You probably won’t be surprised to find that men deal with those disorders too, but one of the things few people know [...]
Eating Disorders are Never in Season
Because so many holidays revolve around food, it’s important to remember that many things like parties, family gatherings and more are triggers for anxiety among people who are facing an eating disorder. Whether it’s because of painful memories, stress or any other reason, the holidays can bring about strong emotions. For someone with an eating [...]
Diabetes and the Holidays: The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster is Now Boarding!
There’s no denying that the holidays are a time to celebrate, and that means sitting down to some major meals. You might look forward to a full turkey dinner all year or that special breakfast right after opening presents. No matter what’s on the menu, keeping track of your blood sugar is important so that [...]
Eating Disorders: Binge Eating is Officially a Mental Disorder
While bulimia and anorexia nervosa are both categorized (and treated) as mental disorders, only recently did binge eating receive the same classification. The American Psychiatric Association decided to add binge eating, along with Asperger’s, bipolar disorder and “cutting” to their new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Eating Disorders on the Rise
While awareness and education surrounding eating disorders is on the rise, it might be surprising to hear that eating disorders themselves are on the rise in both men and women. Affecting as many as eleven million people in the U.S., bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and binge eating can be found in anyone, no matter their [...]
Is Picky Eating a Sign of Something More?
Parents aren’t unfamiliar with their kids’ eating habits. And whether your kids are the type who eat everything (lucky you) or they’re the kind that won’t touch a single thing that’s not shaped like a dinosaur, you’re probably just dealing with a temporary phase. Like adults, children all have their preferences. But as the instances [...]