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The Most Unusual Eating Disorders

There are a number of unusual and less commonly known eating disorders. The following list includes just a few. 1. Xylophagia Xylophobia is an unusual eating disorder that involves the consumption of wood. It is considered a form of Pica. People who suffer from this eating disorder often eat paper, pencils, tree bark or other …

This Weight Loss Drug May Do More Harm Than Good

Phentermine is a drug used to suppress appetite by changing levels of neurotransmitters. The drug is normally prescribed to those suffer from obesity complications, though it can be used as an anorectic drug. It is normally recommended that a person take phentermine for short periods of time, since long-term use of the drug includes great …

Anorexia Linked To Abnormal Cholesterol Processing

The largest DNA-sequencing study on anorexia has associated the disorder to gene variants that regulate cholesterol metabolism. This means that the eating disorder could, in part, be caused by disruptions in how the body processes cholesterol. Over 3,000 patients studied The research, which was conducted by collaborators representing more than two dozen different institutions, included …

How To Conquer Overeating When You’re At A Restaurant

You know the drill: You go out to a restaurant with every intention of eating sensibly but end up overdoing it anyway. It’s hard enough to avoid temptation at home, but dining out carries with it a whole new set of challenges. Here are some ways to conquer overeating when you’re at a restaurant. Eat …

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