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Recent Mental Health Blog | Anorexia and Bulimia (See Also Weight Loss Blog) PostsEating Disorders - Mixed Messagesby T_Weber_MA19 Jul 2011 10:28 AM As I was reading up on some recent research I came across two related to eating disorders/weight, and while reading them I realized how many mixed messages we are sending. Physical Problems Brought On By Eating Disordersby Dr. Gregory Jantz14 Jun 2011 09:50 AM The whole thing had started as a way to improve Christina's looks. All it had done over the years was wear her body down. Her hair was thin and lifeless. Her face dry and flaccid. Her eyes, dull and rimmed with red. The skin on her upper arms drooped, robbed of muscle tone. Understanding the Difference Between Eating Disorders and Disordered Eatingby Dr. Gregory Jantz02 Jun 2011 10:35 AM In mid-June I'm speaking at a conference on eating disorders hosted by FINDINGbalance, a non-profit with a unique focus on disordered eating. Are You a Food Phobic?by Beth McHughPhobias come in many forms and having a phobia about food is no exception. A food phobic is more than a fussy eater, although that would be the tag generally attached to such a person. Food phobia has little to do with more well-known eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia. Bulimia: Diagnostic Criteria and Treatmentby Beth McHughBulimia is one of the most common psychological disorders affecting young females. The primary characteristic of the condition is the consumption of large amounts of food, usually junk food rather than healthy fruit and vegetables. What is Bulimia?by Beth McHughThe late Princess Diana had the unenviable reputation of being the world's most famous bulimic. Back in the 1990s when the rumors of her eating disorder were finally acknowledged by her in one of her many authorized biographies, she became the flagship for sufferers the world over. The Desperate Housewives Effectby Beth McHughAn increasing number of women in their 30s, 40s and even 50s are succumbing to eating disorders, even full-blown anorexia, in an attempt to maintain their youthful figures. What is Anorexia?by Beth McHughRachel was 17 years old when she was first taken to her local doctor by her worried Mom for help. She looked older than her years- her lifeless eyes were shadowed, and her cheeks sunken. Her skin was pasty and stretched tightly across her cheekbones giving her a skeletal look. Anorexia - Symptoms and Treatmentby Beth McHughAnorexia affects two out of every 100 teenage girls, although the disorder does occur less frequently in other age groups and occasionally in males. Signs and symptoms of anorexia include dry skin, brittle hair and nails, and an intolerance of cold temperatures. |
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