Eating disorders are usually found in young women either as anorexia or bulimia. There are usually underlying psychological issues that must be addressed to successfully combat these deadly disorders.
Overcoming Trauma and Eating Disorder
Posted on Jul 27th, 2010If you have an eating disorder and have also experienced trauma at some point in your past (or current) life, you may feel that you’re destined to remain miserable, alone, insecure, fearful, and misunderstood. It doesn’t have to be this way. It is possible to overcome trauma and eating disorder with appropriate treatment and effective [...]
Media’s Influence on Eating Disorders
We all know that we're constantly bombarded with advertisements featuring trim women and muscle-bound men every day - but new research has placed a figure on just how many advertisements the media exposes us to: 400-600 each day. Yes, you read that right. With 40...
Family Meals May Reduce Likelihood of Girls Developing Eating Disorders
Families are busy. Parents and children run from piano lessons to soccer practice, then dash to the drive-thru before they get home to begin studying and completing homework. Parents find it difficult to prioritize which activities their child should enjoy, but new r...
Trends in Adolescent Eating Disorders
Adolescence is a time of transition for young people, and a period in their lives in which there is a high level of attention placed on physical appearance. The combination of shifting hormones with pressure to fit a certain image can be the perfect breeding ground f...