Everybody has days where they overeat, such as taking an extra helping of cake or having a few more cookies after having consumed a full and satisfying meal. However, for someone that engages in binge eating , overeating is a normal, uncontrollable and regular occurrence. These individuals use food as a mechanism for coping with …
Eating disorders come with a variety of physical side effects, and the most visible changes often occur in the health of the skin, hair and nails. The longer an eating disorder persists, the harder it may be to restore natural hair growth patterns – while hair loss may occur on the head, hair growth is …
There are two primary types of eating disorders, anorexia and bulimia and both have horrible consequences. It’s common knowledge that many young women experience the significant health issues that an eating disorder can cause. It is very important to equip physicians with practical methods for screening to see if people suffering from these disorders and …
People who are suffering from an eating disorder could starve themselves or eat large amounts of food. These individuals could be extremely preoccupied, almost to the point of obsession, about their body weight or shape. It’s true that an eating disorder can happen to anybody. Although females are more commonly the ones who have an …
Treating an eating disorder is a complicated process that generally involves the use of pharmaceutical medications, nutritional counseling, psychotherapeutic counseling and addressing any medical complications if present. The guidelines make recommendations for the pharmacological treatment of three types of eating disorders and these include; anorexia and bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Most of the …
According to the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, an estimated 8 million people in the United States suffer from an eating disorder. However, statistics provided by the National Eating Disorder Association, estimates the number even higher and reports that 10 million women in America currently have an eating disorder. It Is Not All about …
The effects of starvation and malnutrition on the human body were well evidenced after the horrors of the Holocaust were discovered. Famine and being restricted from food led to an average daily intake of 200-800 calories in the concentration camps and ghettos. The results of this starvation and malnutrition resulted in an increased risk of …
As a young girl grows up, she is sure to encounter magazines and television shows that feature skinny, willowy, fashion models. Almost every young girl goes through an awkward stage right before sprouting up and transitioning through puberty. Some girls are lucky and never experience acne, baby fat, unruly hair, and a plethora of other …
As a human being, your body needs a certain amount of calories in order to function, even people who lead a sedentary lifestyle need calories. Not eating enough calories to meet your body’s needs can cause a variety of mild to severe mental and physical ailments. Knowing how many calories your body needs in order …
Diagnosing anorexia involves the consideration of many different factors. All areas of health – physical, psychological, emotional – must be evaluated in order to arrive at a proper diagnosis. Blood tests can be helpful when assessing the physical state of the patient, especially for the purposes of getting the individual immediate medical attention if there …
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