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Many who suffer from eating disorders believe that once they have the illness, they will struggle with it for the rest of their lives. Sometimes perpetuated by experts in the field, this belief can be the central problem that keeps people ill, according to a new book written by Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb. (more…)
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There is a high level of comorbidity among those with eating disorders. Many patients with anorexia or bulimia nervosa or eating disorders not otherwise specified are also diagnosed with mental disorders like depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Physicians often struggle to prescribe medications that yield the greatest benefit for patients who suffer from multiple disorders. (more…)
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Eating 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, maintains a private practice, and serves as an eating disorder consultant for The Ranch, a Tennessee rehabilitation center for eating disorders, addictions and other mental health disorders. (more…)
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Treatment for eating disorders usually focuses on some type of therapy, with cognitive behavioral therapy a common strategy for reforming the disordered patterns of eating. Family therapy has also gained popularity, including family members in therapy to provide support for the patient as they attempt to establish new patterns of behavior. (more…)
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Widespread use of cell phones, and especially smart phones, has created new ways to distribute information. Individuals are able to receive information on their phones in the same ways they previously downloaded it on their computers.
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Eating disorder sufferers often try many different things to overcome their eating disorders. Because extreme levels of exercise are often involved in the obsessions of individuals with eating disorders, finding a health level of activity is often difficult for those who are entrenched in pushing their activities to the limits. (more…)
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Eating disorders are often seen as a controllable, luxury ailment. Conditions such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa are not recognized as disorders caused by biological factors, and are sometimes not treated seriously by outsiders. (more…)
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Health experts universally recommend regular exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise promotes heart health, helps maintain a healthy weight and boosts the immune system against both everyday illnesses like the common cold and more chronic diseases. Experts universally recommend exercise, that is, except for those with eating disorders. (more…)
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Peer-to-peer support – it’s one of the most straightforward and most successful approaches to encouraging people to seek help for eating disorders, and a national organization is making it the center of new work to help people and families. (more…)
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For millions of people recovering or struggling with eating disorders, one type of alternative therapy can be stated simply, and without a prescription – just dance.
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