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.
The Ranch: Using Integrative Medicine in Treating Eating Disorders
Posted on Sep 19th, 2011Eating disorder treatment is continually evolving to meet the diverse needs of those struggling with these life-threatening illnesses. On the leading edge of this evolution is Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, a pioneer in the use of integrative medicine to treat eating disorders. Dr. Ross has headed some of the nation’s leading eating disorders programs, [...]
Eating Disorders Can be Deadly if Untreated and May Lead to Social Phobias
We are living in a society where physical image is of utmost importance. Many people fall victim trying to meet the criteria, especially influential teenagers. When obsession with weight goes far beyond a trip to the gym or healthy eating, serious problems can arise, ac...
Warning Signs of Eating Disorders in Children
An article posted on The News-Herald, based in Northern Ohio, discusses the recent increases reported for eating disorders in children. Not only has there been a jump in the number of children admitted to hospitals for eating disorders, but the average age of childre...
Men Underrepresented in Eating Disorder Research
Traditionally, the general perception has been that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice that primarily affects women. As research leads to a greater understanding of eating disorders, they are recognized as a serious mental disorder that affects individuals of al...