Eating Disorders

From anorexia to bulimia, becoming fat was the absolute worst possible fate. Sarah Maria almost chose suicide as a way out. Her journey continues.

Dec 19, 2009 - Jeannie Delahunt

If you have an eating disorder, plan ahead and follow these helpful suggestions to cope with the emotional and physical pressures at festive gatherings.

Dec 16, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

There is a way out of the internal dilemma and pain created by feeding a negative body obsession. Author Sarah Maria shares some of her wisdom. There is hope.

Dec 8, 2009 - Jeannie Delahunt

Healing from any kind of eating disorder is a long-term process that requires a great deal of support. Treatment for eating disorders involves taking certain key steps.

Dec 3, 2009 - Ripa Ajmera

Losing weight and keeping it off isn't just a matter of counting calories.

Nov 30, 2009 - Anya O'Hare

Kate Moss was caught today saying the pro-anorexia slogan "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."

Nov 19, 2009 - Lori Henry

Parents can be influential in the recovery process if they learn how to focus on the underlying issues of the disease instead of focusing on weight and eating behaviors.

Nov 18, 2009 - Dena Armario-Lyons

Binge eating can be diagnosed by a physician or mental health care provider. Some methods of diagnosis include physical and psychological exam with laboratory tests.

Nov 15, 2009 - Cherrine Banks

Binge eating disorders can create a cycle of emotional and behavioral patterns. Individuals can learn to recognize the causes, symptoms and risks.

Nov 13, 2009 - Cherrine Banks

To relieve her pain of being overweight, Robin Moore sought relief with gastric bypass surgery. Though she lost 90 pounds, it wasn't long before the weight increased.

Nov 8, 2009 - Jeannie Delahunt

Anorexia is not just a response to emaciated figures displayed in the media. The fact is, people that are psychologically well do not self-impose starvation.

Nov 4, 2009 - Dena Armario-Lyons

No one plans to develop an eating disorder. Robin Moore shares facts and insights from her life about her struggles with poor body image/low self-esteem and binge eating.

Nov 3, 2009 - Jeannie Delahunt

There is a strong link between the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia and perfectionism. Perfectionists are at increased risk of developing an eating disorder.

Nov 2, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Today's polluted world makes it impossible to maintain good health and vitality. This makes it important to regularly cleanse the body of toxins to stay healthy.

Oct 24, 2009 - Mario Carini

Ruminating over body image and negative beliefs about one's size may be the mark of a growing unhealthy obsession, influencing the development of an eating disorder.

Oct 24, 2009 - Jeannie Delahunt