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Are Instances of Eating Disorders on the Rise Because of Instagram?- Basics of Eating Disorder Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marty LernerThere are a few “implied” assumptions I have regarding the basic building blocks to recovering from any addiction – of which I consider most eating disorders to be. Let me be candid and put out there one of the most important assumptions I have – recovering from an eating disorder begins with a ...
Views: 2020(2 votes) - What defines an Eating Disorder as an Addiction? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marty LernerAlthough there has been some controversy as to whether anyone can be "addicted to food" (AKA food addict) or manifest the symptoms of addiction with respect to the other eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders - the following is a list of the criteria appearing in ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - "I'll Quit Tomorrow" - Dealing with Co-Existing "Addictions" - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marty LernerCross addiction or multiple addictions are a fact of life inherent within the eating disordered community. Many of us come to the rooms of a 12-step program, treatment facility, or related support group intending to tackle our "primary problem" such as alcoholism, drug dependency, or an eating ...
Views: 1971(2 votes) - EATING DISORDERS - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Adrienne MarksHow awful that it was reported that 600 young girls under the age of 13 are suffering from eating orders - mostly anorexia. As a young girl myself I suffered from bulimia - eating and throwing up - mine was due to the fact that my body image and self-confidence were totally 'out of whack' At ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - IF DIETS WORK HOW COME SO MANY PEOPLE ARE OVERWEIGHT? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Adrienne MarksAre you going away at all? I've just come back from an amazing time in Florida - a week of warm weather, long beach of white sand and the Atlantic ocean. However it wasn't all 'holiday'- I was there for a 3 day conference/seminar/workshop on marketing authentically. I met some wonderful ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Eating Recovery Center Launches Alumni Program to Promote Lasting Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Crystal ThomasStudies have shown that anywhere from one-third to 40 percent of individuals treated for anorexia or bulimia will relapse. Eating Recovery Center, a national center for eating disorders recovery providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia and bulimia, aims to reduce this statistic. ...
Views: 951(2 votes) - Eating Disorders can be Deadly - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Rebecca CooperELEVEN MILLION people in the U.S. have an eating disorder, and you may never suspect it by their physical appearance. Here are the major types of eating disorders, and symptoms and behaviors to look for. Anorexia nervosa is an intense fear of getting fat, even if underweight. People with this ...
Views: 4199(3 votes) - ***Why Diets Don’t Work - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Rebecca CooperHave you ever dieted? More than once? Most of the methods we may have tried to control our eating have not worked long term. I hope to explain why diets don’t work and present some ideas for you to consider that do work. Diets don’t work. Let me contradict myself now and say “all diets ...
Views: 3667(3 votes) - ***The Binge Eating Cycle: Breaking Free - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Rebecca CooperWe develop patterns of behavior early in life. We start associating certain events with certain behaviors. One such pattern is our behavior with food. Being fed by our parents when we were young may come to represent being cared for or being loved. On the other hand, not being fed when we were ...
Views: 3617(5 votes) - ***High Fructose Corn Syrup - Not Such a Sweet Deal! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Rebecca CooperRecently proven to be more addictive than cocaine, a closer look at High Fructose Corn Syrup may help to explain America’s rise in obesity and the new focus on food addiction. Ironically, when the government ordered cocaine removed from all Coca-Cola beverages no one would have guessed that ...
Views: 3078(2 votes) - What's Your Relationship with Food? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Ciprian StanA relationship is when both parties participate into the communication. Well when you ‘feel’ you want to eat to go eat the food speaks to you by the triggers you already have installed in your body. These triggers fires up the times when you ‘feel’ you want to eat. Most of the times these ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - Looking for the Magic Pill - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Lisa M. DuvallHave you noticed how many advertisements there are for a pill that lets you "eat all you want and never get fat", or "dissolves away the fat stored in your body overnight"? Thousands of people struggle with their weight and are always looking for fast, easy ways to lose the unwanted excess ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - 7 Tips To A Flatter Stomach, Leaner Legs, & Toned Body - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Armando GutierrezCopyright (c) 2011 Armando Gutierrez People ask me countless times, What is your secret to getting people in the best shape possible in such a short amount of time. My answer? The secret is that there is "no secret." But if you want some tips to get you the body that you deserve than follow ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - 7 Tips To A Flatter Stomach, Leaner Legs, & Toned Body - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Armando GutierrezCopyright (c) 2011 Armando Gutierrez People ask me countless times, What is your secret to getting people in the best shape possible in such a short amount of time. My answer? The secret is that there is "no secret." But if you want some tips to get you the body that you deserve than follow ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Eating Disorders are on the Rise in Children - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonSara first heard “the voice,” the one that told her she was fat—much bigger than the other girls—the one that said she’d never be a real ballerina, at the tender age of five. She didn’t know how to discern this voice. As she grew into a teen, the voice became louder and stronger and she ...
Views: 1107(3 votes) - Surviving Abuse and the Long Term effects of Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tamiel McAfeeSurviving Abuse and The Long Term Effects of Eating Disorders From the Prospective of a Very Grateful Survivor Index Chapter 1- Gratefully, I’m Still Here Chapter 2- The Gallery of Eating Disorders Chapter 3- Medical Delights to Come Chapter 4- It Is Your Choice Chapter 5- ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Vitamin and Mineral Food Supplements - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Ramonr CoburnNutrients together with nutrient deposits play the game an essential part in aiding get people to formidable together with good plus they're evident in adjust belonging to the healthy foods you try eating. You may buy nutrients in a lot of documents for example medications, remedies, and even ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Weight loss and the right attitude - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Nicholas PollakNICHOLAS D. POLLAK Clinical Hypnotherapist Certified Master Hypnotist Handwriting Analyst 310.204.3321 www.hypnotherapy4you.net nickpollak@hypnotherapy4you.net I new client called me the other day, saying that she had seen me talk at the local Y and would like to see me to lose some ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Today's Youths' Desire to Mimic - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonA video of five preteens dressed in skimpy outfits, provocatively dancing, surfaced on the Internet in May 2010. Nothing surprises us in an era when girls are exposed to less than ideal role models and bombarded with sexualized messages in the media. Children today are more fully immersed in the ...
Views: 1060(2 votes) - Are you overeating because your life lacks purpose or meaning? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Julie SimonNothing feels better than waking up and looking forward to the day. Life feels worth living. We feel a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction because our life has purpose and feels meaningful. And even better if we feel inspired and passionate about what we're doing. We can feel purpose and ...
Views: 2236(1 vote) - This Is Not A Diet Book - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinWARNING: Don’t spend hundreds of dollars on diet or exercise programs that seem to work for everybody but you until you read this important information I have to tell you. I Lost Over Half My Body Mass WITHOUT Diet, Exercise, Drugs Or Surgery And I Am Going To Tell You How! By Estelle Toby ...
Views: 2185(1 vote) - Oprah's advice - turn to God to solve your problem with food - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriIn Oprah's magazine Dated April 2010 she States "The Battle Is over" How she ended her war with Food. Many of us know that Oprah has struggled with this issue most of her Adult life. May her profound discovery help men women and children throughout the world Oprah Thank you so much for ...
Views: 1633(2 votes) - The Origins of Comfort Eating and what to do about it - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Edith SiegThe Origins of Comfort Eating and what to do about it Often our emotional state is reflected in our eating behaviors. It feels like there is an umbilical cord between how we feel and how we eat. It doesn’t have to be that way. We can learn to sever the umbilical cord between our emotions and ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Improve Your Body Image - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Karen ChambreIf you have a body image problem you may feel preoccupied with self doubt, lack self confidence and experience depression because you perceive that you do not look good enough. You may have a body image problem or body dysmorphic disorder. You may feel if your body was just thinner you would ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - Dore Frances, Ph.D. Celebrates A Decade Of Helping Families in Crisis With Troubled Teens at Horizon Family Solutions - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Dore' FrancesIn 2001 Dore Frances created Horizon Family Solutions, LLC (H.F.S.) with the intention to help and educate parents during a time of crisis with their teenager. This year Horizon Family Solutions is celebrating over a decade of assisting families. During these ten years, Dore Frances has been ...
Views: 2453(2 votes) - Healthy Thinking: Using Your Mind To Help Heal Body, Heart & Soul - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Sarah MariaYou probably know what it takes to live a healthy life, right? Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, take vitamins – maybe add in some fish oil for cardiovascular health. Make sure you get enough protein, carbohydrates, and lean fats. Fortunately for many, healthy ...
Views: 2074(3 votes) - Dealing With "Emotional Eating" - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsFor people dealing with excess weight issues, the connection between food and emotions is very familiar. The thin and good looking woman sitting in her room consoling herself with ice-cream after having gone through significant emotional upset has become a symbol that demonstrates how we ...
Views: 2345(4 votes) - Help for Eating Disorders - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Tara SpringettThe following case-study demonstrates what can be achieved in terms of curing an eating disorder by practicing the simple self-help method Higher-consciousness healing. Jane came to see me because she had been suffering from an eating disorder since the age of 11 years. She had been sent to me ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Loss of Self-Concept in Eating Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Jolyn Wells-MoranIndividuals with eating disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder frequently suffer as much from loss of self-concept as much as they do from the more obvious symptoms of their disorders. This is only one way in which these disorders are similar, but one that can easily be overlooked by ...
Views: 2723(1 vote) - What’s the best eating plan? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonIf you have been overweight for some time, you’ve probably tried many diets and are unclear as to how to lose the weight and keep it off without feeling hungry or deprived. There seems to always be debate and controversy surrounding the issue of diet. Which is the correct eating plan? Should you ...
Views: 1447 - Weight Loss Programs Can Work With The Right Preparation - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from Fred wilsonWeight loss and weight loss programs in the twenty first century are often approached with the mindset that they must be delivered, and indeed completed, in record time. It seems like every few days there is an exciting new program released that is that better than the ones before it promises ...
Views: 1204(2 votes) - That Ol' Gut Feeling - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Samantha GowingThat Ol’ Gut Feeling Ever thought twice about crossing the street or trusting a new neighbour or colleague, or maybe, have you had the sense that something unusual was about to happen? Perhaps, you have read of people who chose not to get on a plane that eventually crashed, because they had ...
Views: 1498(5 votes) - Long Term Effects Of Anorexia - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from diamond chike-ogwoLong Term Effects Of Anorexia One glaring point about anorexics is their inability to consider the long term effects of anorexia. Having lived with and having beaten anorexia, I encountered these effects without knowing they had anything to do with this devastating eating ...
Views: 4489(1 vote) - Quirks of the Mind Body Connection - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dorothy Sealby Dorothy Seal Updated April 5, 2011 Nature never fails to amaze me and by nature I mean the nature of our body and how it relates to our concept of wholeness. Whew, that was a sentence! Let’s put it this way, we go through life working on who we are, why we ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Intuitive Eating: Making Peace with Food - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Suzie WolferDiets don't work. Hating your body doesn't work. Most people don't realize that prolonged "dieting" can contribute to a higher ratio of fat to muscle in your body. But what is the alternative to dieting? Simply letting the old pattern rule? No! There is a peaceful way to work in harmony ...
Views: 2195(1 vote) - Food Addiction Recovery: To Be Weight Less in Body, Mind and Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Lynn BlanchardI was addicted to food and couldn't control my eating and my weight. It had cost me my marriage, my health, my career showing horses and my self-esteem. I felt ashamed and isolated, as I fought a losing battle with yo yo dieting and ultimately uncontollable weight-gain. I showed horses ...
Views: 1539 - There’s No Better Time to Deal with Bulimia Nervosa Now - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. There are different types of eating disorders, and one of the most infamous ones is bulimia nervosa. Usually abbreviated as bulimia, this illness is characterized by food binging. You eat as many food as you like, all at one time. However, ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - What Is the Best Neurofeedback Protocol for Addiction Recovery? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from William ScottThe answer: "It depends on the person's brain." However, almost for certain at some point in a complete series of neurofeedback sessions a person who is recovering from addiction will benefit from receiving the alpha-theta protocol. The evidenced-based symptom-oriented evaluation will suggest ...
Views: 2571(4 votes) - Three Simple Tips To Help You Stop Overeating - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dingane .Are you overeating? For far too many people food are controlling their lives and like so many other addictions it can creep into your life without you being aware of it. As one of the leading causes of weight problems it is most certainly something that you need to take very seriously. Its so ...
Views: 2168(1 vote) - Are You Addicted To Food And Eating? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dingane .Are you addicted to food? While its quite normal to talk about alcohol addiction or addiction to medication its probably not that common to talk about someone being addicted to food. The reality however is that so many people are addicted to eating and its the cause of a variety of health ...
Views: 1641(2 votes) - Beat Compulsive Binge Eating in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Nina VCompulsive Binge eating is a form of eating disorder that is often said to be much higher than other forms of disordered eating like bulimia and anorexia. The problem is that it is often not spoken about and there can be a lot of shame attached to it. As prevalent as it is, it is vital to ...
Views: 2368(2 votes) - Not a Perfect Ten? Stop Beating Yourself Up Now! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Beverley GlazerNot a perfect ten? Don’t beat yourself up. Being perfect is an impossible goal. Humans can never be perfect but there's nothing wrong with self improvement. We all have things that we would like to change about ourselves. However, in the quest for perfection we can get blindsided by our ...
Views: 1876(4 votes) - Do You Want to Stop Binge Eating? Read This - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Nina VBinge eating has been said to be one of the most widespread of all eating disorder, affecting 1 in 35 people, much more common that any of the other eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. The main problem with trying to stop binge eating is that many of those who are suffering are ashamed ...
Views: 1973(2 votes) - Avoid These Mistakes to Stop Binge Eating - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Nina VIt is often reported that approximately one of 3 women who seek either weight loss or eating disorder treatment experience binge eating disorder. This is a an estimate and could possibly be even higher due to the secrecy and shame that usually comes with the disorder. Finding help to stop binge ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - Eat Your Heart Out - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeAccording to a new research study in the UK (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1341660/Six-10-women-dont-like-eating-partners.html?ITO=1490), more than 60 percent of British women in relationships do not feel comfortable eating in front of their partner, and almost half get shy when ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Conquer Your Emotional Eating Responses - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Obesity is one of the most prevalent health problems in the world today. Thousands of people are now weighing more than the ideal body mass, making them more prone to several disorders, from cardiovascular diseases to even cancer. A known ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Recover from Compulsive Eating Disorder Permanently - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nina VCompulsive eating disorder is one of the most common types of eating disorders and often goes unnoticed due to the shame and stigma associate d with it. People can view it as simply a matter of being lazy or having a lack of willpower but eating compulsively is a disorder just like any other any ...
Views: 1948(2 votes) - Recover from Compulsive Eating Disorder Permanently - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nina VCompulsive eating disorder is one of the most common types of eating disorders and often goes unnoticed due to the shame and stigma associate d with it. People can view it as simply a matter of being lazy or having a lack of willpower but eating compulsively is a disorder just like any other any ...
Views: 1948(2 votes) - Teenage Conduct Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' Frances"Conduct disorder" refers to a group of behavioral and emotional problems in youngsters. Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way. They are often viewed by other children, adults and social agencies as "bad" or ...
Views: 2035(2 votes) - Danger Signs of Adolescent Suicide - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesWhen a teen makes the ultimate decision to take their life, everyone feels the loss. Family members, counselors, friends, teachers, and teammates often feel guilt, confusion and an intense grief. There is always the sense that maybe the suicide could have been prevented if they had seen the ...
Views: 2108(2 votes) - Smart Binge Eating Treatment Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Nina VBinge eating is an eating disorder that has been reported to be far more common than the more well know ones such as anorexia and bulimia. Reports suggest that somewhere between 2 to 5 per cent of the US population experience binge eating disorder at some stage. So what are the options for ...
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