Orthorexia, a term used to describe individuals that fixate on healthy eating isn’t a term that’s recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, and some eating disorder clinics don’t even know what it is, but it is seen as a precursor to other more common eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Commonly, orthorexia begins with [...]
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Eating Disorders are not Just a Lifestyle Choice
The National Eating Disorders Association reported that over 10 million women and 1 million men in America struggle with anorexia and bulimia. But even with that many people suffering from the disorders, many people don’t know that eating disorders are real diseases and not just lifestyle choices. One huge myth surrounding eating disorders is that [...]
Your Family Tree Can Reveal Your Risk for Eating Disorders
When patients look at their family medical histories, the first thing they probably look for is diabetes, cancer or heart disease. It’s true that those health issues can show up in family histories, but they’re not the only things that you can be looking for. Eating disorders can be linked genetically just like heart disease [...]
Eating Disorders and Dual Diagnosis
Eating disorders are treated as a mental health issue, but it’s seldom recognized that they often accompany other mental health issues. Recognizing this is an important factor not only in diagnosis, but also in treatment. It goes without saying that recovering from an eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia is a complex process that has [...]
Insurance Companies to Provide Better Coverage for Eating Disorders
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 [...]
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 [...]