Eating Disorders
Learn the facts about eating disorders, and learn how treatment can restore healthier and happier eating habits.
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Eating Disorder Treatments - An Overview
Learn what treatment approaches work for people with eating disorders. Top of Page -
Laxative Abuse; It Can Kill - And It Doesn't Work
Tragically, a habitual cycle of binging and purging with laxatives can lead to serious organ damage, and a risk of death. It also won't cause real weight loss. Top of Page -
Anorexia Nervosa - Signs, Symptoms and Risks
Anorexia nervosa, the deadliest mental-health disorder, is a fixation on weight control - literally a form of self starvation. Learn the signs, symptoms and risks of the disease. Top of Page -
Bulimia Nervosa - Signs, Symptoms and Risks
Bulimics binge eat and purge, as a means of weight management and also as emotional control. Learn what signs indicate tough-to-spot bulimia. Top of Page -
Binge Eating - Facts and Answers
More people suffer binge eating than any other form of eating disorder - by far. Binge eating is also chronically under-diagnosed. Top of Page -
Ipecac Abuse - Deadly Purging
Ipecac kills. Now rarely recommended for use even after accidental poisoning, regular abuse of the emetic syrup is exceedingly dangerous - 10% of bulimics have used it to purge, and some use it with regularity. Top of Page -
Compulsive Eating - Under-Diagnosed and Dangerous
Compulsive eaters tend to be obese, and most people will suggest that the solution to their problems lies through a better diet. Diets don't work well though when food is used as a coping tool. Top of Page -
Eating Disorders in Men - More Common Than You Think
Almost 1 million American men suffer an eating disorder. Top of Page -
5 Question Test for Eating Disorders
Take the following 5 question test to find out if you have an eating disorder. Top of Page -
Eating Disorders - Residential Treatment Options
The differences in price, treatment intensity and therapies between the three different types of residential facilities for eating disorder treatment. Top of Page -
If Outpatient Doesn't Work – Why a Residential Eating Disorder Rehab Might
Although some find solutions to eating disorder challenges through outpatient therapies or group support, others never seem able to break free without more intensive therapy on a residential basis. Learn 7 real advantages of an inpatient stay, and why a residential facility can offer more. Top of Page -
Body Dysmorphism Disorder (BDD) - Symptoms, Dangers and Treatments
People with BDD are fixated on a certain part of their face, or body - believe it to be very ugly and noticeable, and worry about it enough to influence quality to of life. In extreme cases, BDD can cause social isolation or even suicide. Understand BDD, and learn how treatment can help. Top of Page -
No Diets! How Parents Can Help Kids Learn Healthy Eating Habits
Teach your kids to love their bodies - start by loving your own! Learn why what parents do matters a whole more than what we say, and put into practice easy strategies to keep your kids safe from eating disorders. Top of Page -
The Dangers of Diets - Learn The Facts
Diets just don't work. 95% of dieters regain any weight lost within 1-5 years, and since futile dieting can harm your health as well as increase your risks for an eating disorder - say no to diets! Top of Page -
Childhood Obesity - How Parents Can Safely Encourage Weight Loss
Obese kids should be encouraged to lose weight for greater physical and often mental health. Learn how to encourage weight loss, without increasing the risk of an eating disorder. Top of Page
