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Are Instances of Eating Disorders on the Rise Because of Instagram?- Life Transitions in Eating Disorder Recovery - What Do I Do Now? - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Joanna PoppinkAt a certain stage in eating disorder recovery you discover new feelings that you don't act out over but don't understand. You have energy you don't know what to do with because you're not using it to binge or obsess. Old obsessive patterns that filled your time have fallen away, and you don't ...
Views: 1466 - Vital Things You Need To Know About Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2018 from Riya VAlmost everyone has felt anxious sooner or later in their lives. Indeed, even seasoned vocalists and entertainers confess to getting butterflies prior to stepping onto the stage? However, have you at any point of time had overpowering, fleeting thoughts that linger for days before a major event? ...
Views: 1459 - 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: 1456 - Health at any Size is Possible - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Anne CuthbertIn this newsletter edition, I will attempt to challenge your view of fat as being equal to unhealthy. It wasn't until recently that I realized that all the information I had been fed about weight research was only one side of the coin. I didn't even recognize that the coin fell on the side ...
Views: 1455 - BARIATRIC SURGERY - THE UGLY SIDE THAT NO ONE TALKS ABOUT - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Patricia BrawleyI am noticing more and more that weight loss surgery as a solution for obesity is all the rage. It used to be that only people severely obese (on the verge of death due to major health complications and no ability to exercise anymore) would have Bariatric surgery performed to save their life. ...
Views: 1452 - 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: 1449(1 vote) - Losing The Layers - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Dr. Diane SpindlerThere are plenty of articles on how to lose weight, shape up, and feel better about our appearance. What I find interesting is that with all the information available to us, we are the country with the greatest obesity. Why is obesity our number one health problem? For some, a genetic ...
Views: 1449 - Prevent Eating Disorders By Being Aware Of The Health Dangers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongYou can prevent eating disorders by becoming aware about the dangers that they pose to your health and well being. An eating disorder is a condition that you should not dismiss as something that is not serious. If you do not seek early treatment, it can affect your entire self-image but also ...
Views: 1449 - The Recipe for Change - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Lori BurgerAs much as I need my alone time I don't like to be alone. Let me backtrack. A few months ago, on a Friday night, I found myself alone. My son was at his Dad’s house and my boyfriend was at band practice. I decided I was going to have a great night even if I was alone. I would eat a healthy ...
Views: 1440 - Bad Food is a Myth - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Shannon LagasseI’ve talked before about the idea that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” food. That “good” and “bad” imply moral reasoning, of which inanimate objects such as food have none. That “good” and “bad” is a judgment we impose upon food. That “good” and “bad” are subjective: I may consider ...
Views: 1437 - Mindfulness and Eating: Divine Desk Dining - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2005 from Maya FrostAre you stuck eating lunch at your desk again? Lucky you. You see, staying put can be surprisingly soothing compared to making a mad dash to the cafe for a sandwich and running back to your office, all the while worried that you’ll miss an important call. If you feel chained to your ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Hog Pharma USA: How Sewage Becomes Hog Heaven for CDC & Pharma Profits - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2017 from Richard RuhlingRobert Kennedy Jr. says that waste from pig farms is kept in lagoons and farmers spray it on crops as fertilizer. Hogs make ten times the fecal waste as humans, so a plant with 10,000 hogs makes as much waste as a city of 100,000 people. The CDC has become a front for the pharmaceutical ...
Views: 1424 - 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: 1424(1 vote) - Eating Disorders Do Not Discriminate - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Mary Pat NallyWho suffers from Eating Disorders? Eating Disorder sufferers are male and female alike. We are of all ethnicity's, religions,and economic backgrounds. We are of all ages,with very different body structures. We can look normal on the outside and yet be suffering terribly on the ...
Views: 1419 - The Shopping and Food Connection: An Examination of Hunger Diseases - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Angela WurtzelThe Shopping and Food Connection: An Examination of Hunger Diseases “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread” ~ George Bernard Shaw, Major Barbara Have you ever found yourself in a shopping mall, searching, with a slightly pounding heart, for ...
Views: 1416 - 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: 1415(1 vote) - How a Medical Review Company Can Help - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Steve RyderIf you are a legal entity, medical professional, insurance company or a business handling large volume medical records, you can definitely benefit from the services provided by a medical review company. Before availing of medical review services from an external provider, you must have a clear ...
Views: 1411 - Types of Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Karen ChambreUnderstanding the Types of Eating Disorders Understanding the types of eating disorders can help you find solutions. On this page, we provide explanations about the main types of eating disorders, and 4 common types. Do you worry about your weight and food often? Are you only able to follow a ...
Views: 1407 - 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: 1406(1 vote) - Losing Weight: Understanding Why You Eat - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Kim OlverOne of the first things in learning to change a behavior is to bring into conscious awareness why you do the thing you are attempting to stop doing. Losing weight is a theme common to many who have enough in their lives that their own starvation is not something that concerns them. According to ...
Views: 1405 - 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 ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Could You Be A Compulsive Overeater? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Lauri Allison LaBadieCompulsive overeaters are individuals who suffer from an obsession with food and a compulsion to eat despite the resulting negative effects on their physical and emotional health and well being. They eat to satisfy an emotional hunger, whether this hunger is for love, for comfort or for a sense ...
Views: 1403 - LIMITLESS VAULT OF DIVINE ENERGY IN OUR CONTROL part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaBy itself, the human body can be called a statue of blood, flesh etc, a toy of clay or an admixture of the 5 great elements. The gist of all this is that when the body faces strife it can be destroyed too yet if we cogitate over its underlying existence it can be proved that it is very powerful ...
Views: 1401 - 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: 1384 - Pagophagia (addiction to ice) associated with iron deficiency anemia - by Submitted on May 29, 2016 from Victor MarchionePagophagia is an addiction to ice generally caused by an iron deficiency or anemia. Ice can be used to chill drinks. Its cold, crunchy texture is particularly refreshing on the hottest of days. Usually, we add some ice to a beverage, allow the beverage to cool and watch the ice melt. For some ...
Views: 1382 - 5 Tips for Breaking the Breakup Binge Habit - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Shannon LagasseIt would seem that the hardest time to control ourselves around food is when we’re in the middle of a breakup. Does that sound about right? Your boyfriend dumps you (or maybe you dump him) and you’re wallowing around in your misery. Every song on the radio reminds you of some moment in time that ...
Views: 1381 - Why Weight? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Dr. Nancy IrwinWith obesity rates at an all-time high at the same time perfect sexual images are inescapably thrust in our faces, it’s a wonder many of us even leave the house. Statistics vary, but approximately 65% of Americans are overweight. If those people are parents, what kind of health are they ...
Views: 1380 - Not All Fats Are Created Equal - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Shannon LagasseWhen I see someone post about how “not all fats are created equal”, I don’t just think about dietary fats; I think about BEING fat. There’s this stigma with being overweight that we just can’t seem to shake as a society. It’s all over the place, and I’m wondering, “When will enough be ...
Views: 1376 - Why Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Anne CuthbertI love peanut butter. As a kid, I used to eat it out of the jar, spoon first. Although I grew out of the spoon phase, I still love it with bread and honey, with chocolate and in nearly any candy bar. What I never did know about my love for peanut butter, is that it made me feel sick. I was so ...
Views: 1371 - 14 Natural Fat Burning Foods – The ultimate secrets to weight loss REVEALED Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from ethan chongFirst thing first, have you read my first article on natural fat burning foods? Well, if not, I would advise you to read it first because there is valuable information contained in the first part of the article. As I was saying in part 1, I listed only 6 natural fat burning foods. In this ...
Views: 1370 - CURE EMETOPHOBIA - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Philip MonaghanFree yourself naturally, permanently from emetophobia If you suffer from the fear of being sick or vomit, don’t worry you can overcome it. This debilitating condition is very common; it is more common in women than men. Emetophobia is an intense fear of anything to do with vomit, sick, ...
Views: 1368 - 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: 1365(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: 1358(2 votes) - Fat Is NOT JUST a Feminist Issue, Anymore! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2007 from Mark SimmersIn recent years, there has been an explosion in the numbers of men with eating disorders, body image conflicts, compulsive exercise, and obesity. Long thought to be "women's issues," these are now actually hidden problems for millions of men. Therapists are seeing 50% more men for evaluation and ...
Views: 1357 - Indigestion Treatment And Causes - Tips To Reduce Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Dr John AnneDo you eat too much, too quickly or stressed? What do you feel after eating? Do you have a sense of fullness after eating even if you only have eaten a small amount of food? These are only some of the questions a doctor may ask during consultation to determine if a person is suffering from ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Dying to Fit In - Literally! - by Today in America you can be whatever you want to be - any dream can be accomplished as long as you pursue it. We have economic security and we live in a peaceful and prosperous nation! We live in the land of opportunity, rich with culture and diversity, the land of the free! The question I pose ...
Views: 1350 - 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: 1349(2 votes) - The New Eating Disorder We are Failing To Catch - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Angela WurtzelThe Quiet Killer We’re Failing to Catch: What really happened to Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, we may never know, but to speculate could mean saving lives. In the past month two high-profile 30-something women, Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, died suddenly of “natural causes.” ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Does Your Child Have an Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Ofira ShaulMillions of young people suffer from an eating disorder- whether it is anorexia, bulimia or binge eating. At one point, the family was seen as the cause of their loved one's eating disorder. Although there may be dysfunctional relationships within the family, many professionals now see that the ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Eating Disorders: From a Starving Spirit to the Wisdom Within - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeeking to help the growing number of people with eating disorders—anorexia, bulimia, and overeating—the medical community has been striving to understand and treat the causes. Theories abound about why some of us lose control over how much, or little, we eat. Some target cultural influences; ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - How to help Anorexic Children. - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Dr. Irina WebsterWhat we understand from our personal experience coping with a child suffering from anorexia is that there isn’t one single definitive guide or course of action for you and your child to follow that will guarantee a solution to their eating problems. Your attitude and beliefs about ...
Views: 1338 - Cause of Bulimia Nervosa - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Dr. Irina WebsterBulimia is one of the most rapidly increasing psychological problems around nowadays. But what causes bulimia? Is it an extreme response to Western society’s pressure on young girls and women to be slim? Or are there other factors contributing to the problem? Can we influence these factors and ...
Views: 1333 - Food Addiction and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2020 from Marty LernerWhat is food addiction and how is it different than an eating disorder? Food addiction has yet to be acknowledged as a legitimate phenomenon the way drug addiction has. There is, however, a growing number of folks who do indeed see it as a bona fide addiction. Among these are a group of ...
Views: 1324 - Food for Thought - Dads & Daughters - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Jen CharbonneauWhen I was young, the role of a “father” was much different than it is nowadays. With industrialization, men started working long hours away from home and became nearly invisible to their children. Success outside of the home became the primary goal for men and women had the sole responsibility ...
Views: 1323 - Getting Help with Alcohol Rehab - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Ellen JeniferIt is very difficult to convince a loved one that their addiction can be treated if they are admitted to a rehabilitation center. It is a very sensitive and delicate subject matter as it can make them feel unwanted. They are not in the condition to understand the seriousness of their situation. ...
Views: 1322 - Making Peace with Food & Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Barbara HoltzmanImagine a world where our bodies were all considered equally beautiful. No more dieting (and the bingeing that naturally follows a diet) in order to conform to this culture’s current standard. What a liberating fantasy! Our culture, unfortunately, is still entrapped in its rigid norms. An ...
Views: 1321 - Causes of Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere are a number of causes of eating disorders, but the two main culprits are fashion and culture. For a number of years, fashion models have been as thin as they could get, and anyone who wasn’t underweight by health standards was rejected as “too fat” to be a model. Therefore, even narrowing ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Eating Disorders - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Debra mittlerEating disorders are harmful eating habits that can get worse with time and without the best help. They can harm organs inside the body and, in severe cases, lead to death. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa; and bulimia nervosa. Some switch between the two. Anorexia and ...
Views: 1314 - Loneliness and Emotional Eating Part II - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Julie SimonChronic loneliness is a symptom and signal that you are disconnected from one or more of the three main sources of soul nourishment and sustenance: Self, Others and Spirituality. Some level of a positive connection to all three sources is essential for good emotional and physical health. In ...
Views: 1314(3 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 ...
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