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The Holidays Can Be A Trigger For Bulimia

First, let us look at what bulimia is “clinically defined as those who binge and purge twice a week for three months, often will suffer from episodes triggered by the food spreads, usually in combination with other factors, according to Dr. Tim Brewerton, a Mount Pleasant-based psychiatrist who specializes in eating disorders.” Contributing Factors During …

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Alanis Morissette Reveals Personal Struggle With Eating Disorder

Canadian pop singer Alanis Morissette has revealed in a recent blog post, that she has struggled with an eating disorder. While she does not specifically discuss which eating disorder she suffered from, she does offer readers a unique and personal glimpse into the thoughts and feelings experienced by those with eating disorders, and the distortions …

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Amy Schumer Just Wants Women To Feel Better About Themselves

There’s nothing unusual about women actresses posing nude, but what isn’t so normal are women like Amy Schumer – who openly defy stereotypes about body image and challenge the public to think differently about what makes a woman beautiful. In a recent photoshoot with Annie Leibovitz for the new Pirelli Calendar, Schumer posed semi-nude with …

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Author Claims That John Lennon Suffered From Bulimia

The author of the newly released book “Backstage Pass VIP” claims that John Lennon suffered from undiagnosed bulimia and food fetishes. Debra Sharon Davis, who wrote the book, looks into the private lives of several iconic rock stars from the 60’s and 70’s. The marketing and communications strategist who specializes in advising clients on pop …

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‘Awkward’ Star Ashley Rickards Talks About ‘Monster Eating Disorder’

Like her character on ‘Awkward,’ Ashley Rickards knows what peer pressure feels like. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the 22-year-old actress revealed her nearly life-long battle with eating disorders – a struggle she says became worse after trying to adapt to the “rampant” eating disorder culture in Hollywood. “It became a lifestyle choice rather …

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Demi Lovato Leaves Rehab After Three Month Stay For Eating Disorder

Demi’s representative said in a statement that Demi was released from a three month stint of rehab for an eating disorder – bulimia. She was released on January 28, 2011 and will continue to get outpatient help. Demi’s Struggle with Bullying Demi told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres that she was the victim of bullying. …

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Demi Lovato Talks About “The Darkest Time Of My Life”

A month after completing her thirty-day rehabilitation for an eating disorder the young Hollywood Starlet is ready to talk about what she calls the “The Darkest Time of My Life.” She is also eager to thank all of her fans for their support. Unfortunately, even though she was attending out patient help in the Los …

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Diane Keaton Reveals Struggle With Bulimia

Diane Keaton has revealed in her new autobiography and memoir “Then Again: a Memoir” that she struggled for nearly 5 years with poor self esteem issues and bulimia. According to an article written by the Daily Mail, Keaton describes in surprising detail in her book, her episodes of consuming around 20,000 calories per day, followed …

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