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Italian Law Aims To Fine And Jail Owners Of Pro Ana Sites
In what would be a landmark move, Italian officials are proposing that owners and publishers of pro-anorexia or pro-bulimia websites be subject to jail time or fines. The legislation would work by adding a clause to an existing law that makes it illegal to assist or instigate suicide, reports Yahoo Health. The Italian government is …
Eating Disorders: Look No Further Than The ER
Diagnosing an eating disorder can be challenging. But a new study suggests there may be a specific location to target when trying to spot one: the emergency room. Eating disorders, substance abuse and depression The University of Michigan research found that 16 percent of young people aged 14-20 who were admitted to the ER for …
Snooki Anorexic? “Hysterical,” Says The Star
“Jersey Shore” star and new mother “Snooki” Nicole Polizzi says that her toned, post-baby body is the result of working her you-know-what off at the gym — not an eating disorder. A recent report in Star magazine alleged that Snooki’s dramatic weight loss of 42 pounds may have happened because of anorexia. Claims that she …
More Than A Quarter Of Kids Have Disordered Eating Habits After Parents’ Divorce
A new survey conducted by a UK-based family law firm suggests that divorce can send kids into a tailspin of unhealthy habits – one of them being disordered eating behaviors. Over 500 young people between the ages of 14 and 22 were interviewed for the survey, and all of them were children of divorced or …
Robert Pattinson Says He Has Body Dysmorphia
One of the most adored young men in Hollywood recently admitted that he has issues with his body – insecurities that affect his confidence even at red carpet events. Speaking with Australia’s Sunday Style magazine, Robert Pattinson discussed fame, his career, relationships and how he feels about being a heartthrob. “I get a ton of …
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Get Outside To Feel Better
Want to feel better today? Get outside. That’s right – scoot. get away from the computer and get outside. Go find some trees, a garden, any place that is natural. Even images of nature makes you feel better. In one study, subjects were shown sets of images and were then immediately asked a set of …
Assisting The Healing Of Eating Disorders
The first step in healing an eating disorder is by seeking help. Healing eating disorders includes healing the mind and the body of a patient. Eating disorders are the result of low self esteem and flawed perceptions of perfect body proportions. Once the mind is cleansed of these incorrect notions of one’s self worth and …
Making Your Own Healthy Weight Loss Plan
There is no need to resort to anorexia or bulimia in order to lose weight. There is a healthier way of doing that, and it starts with a well-knit health care plan. This is also a great recovery tool for anorexics and bulimics, so that they would not regress to their previous illness. In creating …
Eating Disorder Prevention Is On The Rise
The more insurance claims, doctors visits and treatment facility enrollments for eating disorders, the more awareness, research and PREVENTION spreads. The Victorian is in the business of treating eating disorders, but we also have an urge to prevent them. Eating Disorder prevention is on the rise. Some of the most noted preventative and awareness campaigns …
Eating Disorder Recovery And Birthdays!
This past week was my own eating disorder recovery birthday. By the grace of God, this year I am celebrating 3 years of recovery! Yesssssssssssss! Happy Birthday to me! I never thought I would be able to say I have 3 years, but alas I am here! I was thinking maybe some of you think …