Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a serious life-threatening eating disorder that causes people to have the perception that they are overweight when, in fact, they are extremely underweight. Long-term effects of anorexia can include osteoporosis, brittle hair and nails, muscle wasting and weakness, heart damage and even death. Despite these potential negative …
The teen years are riddled with pressures that make body image a sensitive subject. Too often parents miss the warning signs of anorexia because they believe that being image-aware is a natural part of adolescence, especially for young girls. But if you suspect your teen has an eating disorder, it’s important to broach the subject …
People with eating disorders often have an obsession with fat and weight. They look in a mirror and see only imperfections, often believing they are much bigger than they really are, and they blame themselves for not restricting their diets enough. Negative self-talk is extremely common among women with eating disorders, but there are strategies …
Recovering from anorexia can be a lifelong process that requires many adjustments along the way. Goal-setting is an important component of long-term success, but knowing how to set these goals is just as important as achieving them. Here are some ways to ensure that your recovery goals will lead you to the outcomes you desire. …
The first question is, “What kind of doctor do I need?” In modern medicine, it seems everything is a specialty and anorexia isn’t much different. While a general practitioner can diagnose and even treat some eating disorders, anorexia is usually enough of a challenge that you’d prefer a referral. And that’s the first place to …
Since nine out of 10 diagnosed anorexics are female, less attention is given to another demographic: males who develop the disease. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, about 1 million young men in the U.S. suffer from anorexia – a conservative estimate, since fewer males seek treatment for eating disorders than females. Signs of …
While eating disorders tend to fully manifest in the teen and young adult years, signs of anorexia may be present in young girls, too. Parents will be the best line of defense in helping a young girl battle an eating disorder, so it’s important to be aware of signs and symptoms that may be present …
Recovery from anorexia is possible, albeit difficult. It is a process that can take months or even years, but in the end leads to a full and happy life free from thoughts and behaviors of anorexia. Relapse is often a step in this difficult process of recovery but should never be taken as failure. Signs …
Contrary to popular belief, signs of anorexia aren’t always visible from the outside. It’s possible for a person to be at a seemingly normal weight and not display obvious clues that an eating disorder is present. Yet anorexia is almost always cause for professional treatment, and this includes seeing a physician. How do you know …
Anorexia is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents, according to the National Association of Eating Disorders. The disease, most commonly suffered by females between the ages of 15 and 24, has a mortality rate 12 times higher than the death rate associated with all causes of death for females of that age. Because …
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