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Are Instances of Eating Disorders on the Rise Because of Instagram?- Eating Disorders Treatment with Co-Occurring Diagnoses - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Marty LernerDespite some disparity estimating the number of people who seek treatment for an eating disorder, there is an ever increasing body of evidence to suggest an eating disorder diagnosis rarely is unaccompanied by at least one other bona fide illness. Those most often identified as “primary ...
Views: 1882(1 vote) - Low Cholestrerol stages Eating plan - Reduce Chance of Center Diseases - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Gaurav ThakurWhat is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty wax lipid that can be found in human and animal cell membranes. Cholesterol is a tricky little devil, because if it gets out of hand, you may have serious health risks, including heart attack and other potentially fatal diseases. Which is why it ...
Views: 1094 - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 10) - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 1740 - Body Image, Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Marty LernerI’ve always been fascinated by the “disconnect” between how I experienced [perceived] my speaking voice and how it sounded when I heard it from a recorded device. Likewise, there’s the discrepancy between several photographs of us, even taken at the same place and around the same time frame. How ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - The Diet Gurus--What Do They Agree On? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Julie SimonThere is always much debate surrounding the issue of diet and among the experts, there is still quite a bit of disagreement. Are starchy carbohydrates like potatoes and corn okay to eat or should we limit them? Should we follow high-protein or low-to-moderate protein eating plans? Is it wise to ...
Views: 1468 - Five Tips to Avoid Halloween Hangovers - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Julie SimonFor many emotional eaters, the holiday season’s over indulgences begin with Halloween. The sheer volume of candy and delectable treats lining supermarket and drugstore shelves and home pantries is in itself downright spooky! And to add insult to injury, candy is being handed out every where you ...
Views: 1396 - How to Stop Binge Eating With Hypnosis and NLP - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Debbie WilliamsEvery sufferer of this condition wants to stop binge eating whether they are conscious of this or not. The personal ramifications of leading a secret life and planning all activities around food leads to desperate unhappiness in sufferers. Binge eaters consume vast quantities of food and many ...
Views: 2631 - Self Diagnosis: Do I have an Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Marty LernerThe American Psychiatric Association's selected criteria for substance dependency [aka addiction] appears below. The author speculates the same criteria may be used to determine whether an individual suffering from Anorexia, Bulimia, or Binge Eating Disorder displays the same characteristics. ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - How can Proper Diet help in Incontinence Treatment? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from jack flamingA balanced diet plays an important role in maintaining your health. You must be wondering how your diet can help in maintaining your stomach problems. When you are suffering from incontinence and other stomach related diseases, a proper and balanced diet can help in maintaining proper balance to ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - Eating Disorder Information and Statistics - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Nicole B. HenryThe term 'Eating disorder' has become a usual term for us as many children, teens and adults around the world suffer from these disorders. Bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa and Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) are the common abnormal and unhealthy eating ...
Views: 1470 - YOUR SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOUR DIET - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Shiroko SokitchI was at the Farmers Market with a friend the other day. We were having a great time, laughing, talking, hanging out, when she suddenly began to look as though a cloud had come over her face. She looked like she was angry and sad. I thought she might cry at any moment. I asked her what was wrong ...
Views: 1492 - The important health benefits of Propolis - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Deanne A labellPropolis can be termed as the natural antibiotic which is getting a good fame for a quantity of health remedies at home. If you look at the attributes of this natural antibiotic, it is blessed with a amount of potent blends of fitness benefits and healing helpfulness for having natural skincare. ...
Views: 1276 - What's Eating You? - The Problem With Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Sue StevensonWe all know that Americans are getting fatter. Go to any public place and you can see this clearly. Part of the problem is in the abundance of foods that are available 24 hours a day. As Americans we are also much more sedentary than were previous generations. Our consumption of high fat foods ...
Views: 1314 - Key health benefits of evening primrose oil capsules. - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Aaron StewartThe Evening Primrose oil capsules are just made up from the seeds of Oenothera biennis which comes with quite a few effective features imbibed in it. People are seen consuming them for a wide range of health reasons which are seen being discussed over this post. So unlike how you find several ...
Views: 2697 - Emotional Eater's Don't Just Eat When They're Sad or Depressed - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Julie SimonAt a seminar I gave recently on emotional eating, Cyndie, an attractive, well-dressed woman in her late forties came up to me and shared: “Even though I’m obviously overweight, I don’t think that I’m an emotional eater because I don’t eat at all when I’m sad or depressed. In fact, I can’t eat at ...
Views: 2228 - Overcoming an Eating Disorder at Any Age - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Joleene DesRosiers MoodyI have struggled with a barbaric and often relentless eating disorder for 26 years. That’s a long time. A first I thought I might be the only woman in her 40’s hiding my secret, but I was wrong. After wrestling with the illness in an attempt to overcome, I gave into my solo fight and entered ...
Views: 2053 - The Power of Possibility - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Amy Iverson AdamsFor 10 years I read about and watched compulsive eaters become free from overeating and I continued to be discouraged as I binged and obsessed about food. I would identify with people who felt, thought, and ate the way I did, and when they said they were free I believed them. I knew it must be ...
Views: 2297(1 vote) - Discomfort: monster or mouse? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Amy Iverson AdamsA friend who is struggling with compulsive eating was telling me that she has determined many of her triggers for discomfort. She was grateful that now she can avoid those situations that make her want to eat. She called herself a "comfort junkie" with no tolerance for discomfort. She also ...
Views: 2113 - What does "hungry" mean? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Amy Iverson AdamsThe concept of eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are full always made sense to me, if it was only that easy! I tried for years to wait for the hunger and eat moderately. At times I could wait until my stomach felt empty but then I usually overate or totally binged. The truth was, ...
Views: 2427 - What is A Bellyful of Bliss? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Amy Iverson AdamsLiterally speaking, the definition of "bellyful" is: more than one needs; more than enough. The definition of "bliss" is: utter contentment, serene joy, euphoria. As a compulsive eater, I stuffed food in my belly to fill what felt like an emptiness but never felt fulfilled. Instead of feeling ...
Views: 2758 - Why Am I Basing My Worthiness on the Appearance of my Thighs? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Ellie SteeleOften I hit my local walking trail with a specific goal in mind, something I want to release, understand or raise my vibration about. Last week I wanted to feel better about my thighs. Seems petty I know, and most of the time I’m okay with my body. It’s not perfect, but I do workout regularly ...
Views: 2663(1 vote) - Emotional Eating Support - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Laurel InmanCan we really accomplish anything great without support? All things in life require some sort of support to truly succeed. At this moment I’m looking at a mother dove in her nest, nestled upon a support beam. The foundation of my home has strong support that holds it up during storms. The ...
Views: 2289(1 vote) - Break Free From Emotional Eating! - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Laurel InmanBreaking free from emotional eating is more attainable than most of us first believe. I once walked out of a therapist's office, never to return after I asked him, "Is it really possible to heal this?" He said, "Yes, Laurel, it is possible." I didn't believe him and turned my back on getting ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Emotional Eaters: Who We Are - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Laurel InmanFor years I felt so much shame and guilt around being an emotional eater. Yet, that is just it. Emotional eaters tend to take on the weight of the world and feel more responsible than not. Did you get that? The weight of the world. The problem with emotional eating is when we gain extra ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - Eating Disorder Treatment Florida - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Cheryl BucknerIt has long been thought that families meeting for dinner is a great way to strengthen the bond that the family shares. Not only that, but recent studies have shown that it can also lower the chances of one's children becoming involved in things such as doing drugs, smoking, or drinking; ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - The Logic Of Binge Eating - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Michelle MorandHave you ever wondered why you feel compelled to do things or say things that you don’t want to? Have you ever found yourself overeating, dieting, drinking too much, spending too much money, procrastinating on things or isolating rather than socializing? If you would like to finally understand ...
Views: 2497(1 vote) - A look at understanding and controlling emotional eating - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Lawrence MichaelsMost people who come to me for help with binge eating or emotional eating concerns feel that their eating is getting out of hand, making them unhappy, yet they can’t seem to stop. Or quite often there is a part of them that doesn’t want them to stop. I believe that it is possible to find a ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Start Living -Take Time to Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Michelle MorandIt’s time to learn how to step free of your inner power struggle and start living without an eating disorder. Have you ever started your day thinking that today is the day you are going to exercise and how much control you are going to have over what you eat today? If you have had this ...
Views: 2357(1 vote) - Today is International No Diet Day - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Julie SimonI bet you didn’t know that today is International No Diet Day. Well it is, and its observed annually on May 6th. It’s a day dedicated to raise awareness regarding the dangers in dieting and to celebrate body acceptance and body shape diversity. Despite the entrenchment of the diet mentality ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - How Learned Helpless Can Lead to Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Michelle MorandIf you want to make sure your efforts towards overcoming emotional eating are as purposeful and brief as they can be, the place to focus your efforts is on learned helplessness and the anxiety it triggers whenever you feel the slightest bit stressed or uncertain about something. Learned ...
Views: 3282(1 vote) - Gain Self-Care Skills, Lose the Weight - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Julie SimonIt makes me crazy when I hear supposed weight loss experts preach that the road to weight loss begins and ends with calorie counting, daily weigh-ins and intense workout regimens. This kind of advice couldn't be farther from the truth and, in fact, it encourages us not to listen to the wisdom of ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Are you eating to rebel against someone or something? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Julie SimonDo you find that you sometimes grab food (and eat even though you're not hungry) because you're angry at someone or about something? Or maybe because you're resenting some situation and feeling powerless to change it? You're mad or frustrated at these times and you certainly need something. In ...
Views: 2426(1 vote) - Help and Guide for Bulimia Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Denny RandulfMany bulimia sufferers complain about fluid retention in their body from time to time. The symptoms of this problem are: swelling of the legs and feet plumped up fingers and hands, feelings of puffiness over the whole body. Many researchers have proven now that people with eating disorders ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - How To Understand Anorexia and Emetophobia - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Elizabeth Lucye RobillardHow To Understand Anorexia and Emetophobia Anorexia and Emetophobia are two conditions, often with much in common. Here I seek to help understand and maybe ameliorate some suffering of both. *There are some 'triggers' here. The tragic mistake, nearly always made with anorexia and often, ...
Views: 6036(1 vote) - Here many design are available of Bar Stools. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from jackk adomsKitchen Stools and Bar Stools are replacing the old style wooden furniture because of it so many advantages over bulky wooden furniture. This article will let you know the reasons of replacement of old furniture with trendy bar Stools. As it is available in so many designs, colors so its ...
Views: 1733 - Omega-3 Omega-3 fatty acids as well as Digestion of food - all about fish oil - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from chanrida kimThe single thing you'll be able to count on a lot of people realizing omega-3 omega3 and digestive function is the fact using fish-oil products sometimes brings about bad burps plus propane. These problems disappear, even so, if your omega-3 fatty acids are totally free of a common ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Considerations Before Using Food To Cope - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Michelle MorandDo you have times when you feel unsettled or anxious and rely on food to calm you down? Do you focus on what you can eat rather than on the actual problem at hand? Here are a few thoughts on natural eating to concentrate on when you are about to overeat because of your emotions: Eat when ...
Views: 2030(1 vote) - How To Find Peace With Your Body Image - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Michelle MorandYou can find peace with your body image even though nothing has changed physically in your body. Through my own recovery experience and from hundreds of conversations with clients, I have learned that integrity is the secret to happiness. Integrity means that your words and actions are in ...
Views: 2440(2 votes) - ***The Causes And Cures For Overeating—The Subject Of My New Blog - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Morty LefkoeThe more we work with clients who have a problem of overeating, the more convinced I am that we have come up with an effective solution to a major health crisis. Over 70% of American adults are either overweight or obese. That is a disastrous situation for those people who have an ...
Views: 2305(1 vote) - Eating disorders and substance abuse in youngsters - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maria DavisEating disorders and substance abuse are some common problems among the youngsters. One of the most common disorders is anorexia nervosa that is characterized by uncontrolled and abnormal eating behavior, psychological problems and excessive concerns over one's body weight or image. The fear ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Establishing a Normal Relationship with Food - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Michelle MorandHow does one establish a normal relationship with food? Most of us have dieted and are aware of healthy choices that we should make in order to succeed. We just need help figuring out what stands in the way between us and actually carrying through with those choices. The key to success is ...
Views: 3089(2 votes) - Explore What Triggers Your Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Michelle MorandHave you ever found yourself being defensive over what others have said? Do you react to comments and take it upon yourself to prove that you are right? This tactic only ever makes us feel vulnerable, insecure and small. It is an experience that will inevitably lead us to either binge or ...
Views: 2791(1 vote) - Ways to Improve your Teenager's Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Ofira ShaulThe teen years can be very hard on many children. Children who are overweight may have a very rough time in many areas of their life. The rate of children bullying those who are overweight has increased significantly over the past few years. The teasing and torment can bring a child to a very ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Forcing Yourself To Throw Up - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Mayank JayaswalThere are only two reasons as to why anybody would want to force themselves to throw up. One is food poisoning where in one feels that they have eaten something wrong or poisonous food and you wish to throw up to avoid it harming your body. Other very common reason lately is forcing you to throw ...
Views: 10050(1 vote) - Do you feel worthy of self-love? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Julie SimonWe’ve all heard it said that you can’t love anyone else until you love yourself. And although we know there’s truth to this old adage, most of us persist in looking for love outside of ourselves, often in all the wrong places. In one of my emotional eating groups this week, we discussed the ...
Views: 2772(1 vote) - Weight Loss is Not an Instant Process - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Ofira ShaulIn America there is a belief that everything you attempt in life can have an instant result. It is simple to run through a drive-through and instantly have dinner ready for a family. With today's technology, you can look up any information you need with a few clicks of the mouse. Although having ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Writing in a Journal to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Ofira ShaulI am sure that you have used many techniques that are used in order to lose weight. Out of these techniques you may have tried many, and found that some work better than others. One technique that may help you lose weight is to write in a journal. Taking time out everyday to write about your ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - A Life Free from Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Ofira ShaulDo you struggle with your ability to curb emotional eating? Many men and women have this same struggle. I myself have suffered from years of dieting and binge eating. Life with emotional eating can be very lonely and sad. I remember hiding the struggles I faced because I was ashamed and worried ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Have You Considered Eating Disorder Help? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Ofira ShaulThere are many emotions that come along with seeking out eating disorder help. You may be feeling happiness, relief and pride. However, you may also experience feelings of fear and uneasiness. You may be at the point in your life where you realize that you need help to improve your relationship ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - The Importance of Therapy When Healing from an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from Ofira ShaulIf you are in are in the process of deciding to get help for your eating disorder then you have come to the right place. I had struggled with developing a healthy relationship with food for many years. Before I could be free from the cycle of dieting and binge eating I had to change many aspects ...
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