Let me preface this post by saying: this set of experiences should not be generalized and thought of as the way anorexia progresses for all those who suffer from it. It is simply a reminder to myself or what to look for when I suspect ED may be building his army. This is not meant …
The use of Photoshop to edit and ‘enhance’ images is controversial to say the least. As activists hold a magnifying glass (sometimes literally) against these images in order to investigate how and to what extent reality is being altered, we are faced with the question: Do these images affect us in a negative way and …
The use of Photoshop to edit and ‘enhance’ images is controversial to say the least. As activists hold a magnifying glass (sometimes literally) against these images in order to investigate how and to what extent reality is being altered, we are faced with the question: Do these images affect us in a negative way and …
What is next? Invitro-Systems…Pre-packaged diet food meals for pregnant soon to be mothers?? http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/06/23/137374819/chubby-babies-may-be-cute-but-they-re-also-at-risk#commentBlock What is next? Invitro-Systems…Pre-packaged diet food meals for pregnant soon to be mothers?? http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/06/23/137374819/chubby-babies-may-be-cute-but-they-re-also-at-risk#commentBlock
Question for you..Do you look both ways before you cross the street, run with scissors, talk to strangers, wear your seat belt, have an active smoke alarm in your house? Do you swim with sharks,drink milk past it’s expiration date, feed wild animals or stand directly in front of the microwave when your pizza is …
The number of individuals diagnosed with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating has gone up steadily over the last few decades and experts note a significant increase in the prevalence of these disorders among pre-teenagers. Historically, mental health professionals anticipated that the onset of anorexia occurred during the teen years of 13 …
Hey guys, here’s a post I did earlier this year for Embrace:Me. Enjoy! ? Lauren Bersaglio The Commandments People always ask me, “How did it all start?” They want…
Nineteen was a tough year and I can’t say I was sad to let it go when I turned twenty yesterday. My younger sister, Jane, and Dad left for Spring Break in the UK yesterday morning, so my mum, a good friend of ours and I had a little celebration last night. It was a …
I was recently etroduced to the work of Dana Shavin. Her memoir, The Body Tourist, chronicles her experiences following her recovery from anorexia. I asked her for any insights she might have for my readers about illness and recovery. Here’s what she had to say: The Best Worst Question of All It’s a great question. And …
We never find time to tend to our body due to our stressful and worrisome jobs. The tension and hectic lifestyle of ours has left us tired and feel less energetic. The proper and correct practice of yoga in private at Hong Kong yoga refreshes and replenishes you to enjoy the life feeling full of …
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