Families coping with a member who has an eating disorder tend to exhibit certain dynamics that differ from other family systems. And though pointing a finger at the family structure as the cause for an eating disorder isn’t helpful, it is useful to understand how the family system contributes to or perpetuates the disease process. …
A common opinion among nutritionists and weight-loss experts is that fad diets don’t work. The reason for this is, despite how much weight you may initially lose by changing your eating behaviors, most often you will gain it all back. Fad diets aren’t a long-term solution for losing weight and should be used carefully – …
Eating disorders are common illnesses that can cause serious medical complications, including death. About 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder, according to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA). In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which is taking place Feb. 24 to March 2 of this …
The Experience Elderly patients with eating disorders will generally refuse meals by saying they’re too hungry or feeling ill. They might have a distorted view of their bodies, have difficulty expressing their feelings, have family conflicts and engage in secretive behavior to hide their habits. As a result, the elderly might engage in purging behaviors …
Children and teenagers can suffer from eating disorders. In some cases, the experience can be fatal for this age group because their bodies are still developing and can be severely damaged. Anorexia Children and teens with anorexia have a distorted body image, view themselves as overweight or obese, and are obsessed with being thin. They …
Did you know that up to 24 million people suffer from an eating disorder over the course of a lifetime? The three most common eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder (BED), according to the National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). What is startling is that not only can these …
There are four suggested links between college and eating disorders: perfectionism, leaving home, contagion or association, and replacement. While these triggers can be avoided, it’s important to recognize them in order to stay healthy. Triggers Perfectionism: Many college students were perfectionists in high school and have carried that into college. Friends, grades, clothes, weight and …
How Do Eating Disorders Affect Pregnancy? Eating disorders can affect pregnancy in a number of ways including premature labor, low birth weight, stillbirth, delayed fetal growth, miscarriage and labor complications. Women who suffer specifically from bulimia will often gain excess weight during pregnancy, which places them at risk for hypertension. Laxatives, diuretics and other medications …
Although you may have much to be thankful for, holiday celebrations can mean increased levels of anxiety and stress if you are struggling with an eating disorder. With a bit of planning, you can reduce your discomfort and make the celebration more enjoyable. Here are a few tips to help you have the best possible …
More than half of young women with anorexia develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. Since bone loss doesn’t necessarily cause any symptoms, it’s called a “silent” disease – and it can cause complications if it’s not addressed through dietary and lifestyle interventions. How anorexia causes bone loss …
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