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• What You Need to Know About Anorexia

  Anorexia is a very serious eating disorder that, if left untreated, can cause tremendous physical and emotional damage, or even death. more...

• Treatment for Eating Disorders

  In the United States, approximately 10 million people suffer from some type of eating disorder. Many of them go untreated, largely because their symptoms go unrecognized by loved ones, and patients themselves are unable to admit to having a problem. more...

• The Rise of Drunkorexia

  "Drunkorexia" is a relatively new term that describes the practice of restricting the amount of food a person eats in order to consume greater amounts of alcohol. Essentially, drunkorexia combines two dangerous behaviors - eating disorders and binge drinking. more...

• Controlling Your Eating During the Holidays

  Here are 10 ways to control your eating during the holidays so that you can enjoy yourself without putting your health at risk. more...

• The Imperfection of Perfectionism: Understanding the Link Between Perfectionism and Eating Disorders

  Although perfectionism can be a healthy personality trait that leads people to strive for high achievement and social success, the desire to be perfect has also been associated with depression, personality disorders, heart disease, suicide, and eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. more...

• Diet or Disorder?

  Many people are confused about the difference between dieting and disordered eating. It isnt surprising, as some behaviors are common to both. But there are also some important differences. more...

• Diabulimia: A Deadly Path to Weight Loss

  The promise of quick and easy weight loss appeals to many people, but diabulimics take this concept to a dangerous level, deliberately restricting their insulin intake in order to lose weight. more...

• Choosing an Eating Disorder Treatment Program

  When you or a loved one is faced with an eating disorder, where do you turn for help? Is the answer psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, support groups, medication, residential treatment, or a combination of all the above? The right approach depends on the severity of the disorder, as well as the individual's specific symptoms, background, strengths, and physical and psychological issues. more...

• What Type of Eating Disorder Treatment Is Right for You

  Once you've made the brave choice to get help for an eating disorder, one of the first decisions you will need to make is what level of care is appropriate for you. more...

• Advice for Parents Helping Your Child Overcome an Eating Disorder

  No parent wants their child to struggle with a disorder as devastating as bulimia, anorexia, or binge eating disorder. But each year, thousands of parents find themselves waging war against a disorder that has consumed both their child and their family. more...

• Dance Movement Therapy in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

  Dance/movement therapy helps eating disorder sufferers tap into their emotions, appreciate their bodies, and feel empowered to overcome their disorders. more...