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EDNOS: The Most Common and Deadliest Eating Disorder

Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified is what EDNOS and a lot of women (and men) who struggle with body issues fall into this category. ...more

Women with Eating Disorders Less Able to Recognize Emotions

A recent study found that some women with eating disorders have problems interpreting the facial expressions of others, especially fear and anger. ...more

Early Eating Disorders Predict High Risk for Other Unhealthy Behaviors

Young girls who engage in binge eating and purging have been found to be at greater risk for a variety of unhealthy behaviors including drug abuse and binge drinking. ...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

Eating Disorders in Women Over 50 are Cause for Alarm

Although the stereotypical victim of an eating disorder is a teenager or young women in her twenties, a significant number of women aged 50 and older admit to having anorexia, bulimia or a binge-eating disorder. ...more

Oprah on Overeating: Why We Do It

I’ve got an eating disorder. I admitted it to myself a couple of years ago. It’s not just that I love food (although I do). What I love is the comfort that eating food brings me. I'm a 33 year old man. ...more

Hunger and Treatment is a Family Affair by Dr.Michele Lob

When family members bring their loved ones to treatment for substance abuse and eating disorder issues, the hopeful anticipation is that at discharge, they will be ‘fixed’. Despite the fact that my magic wand holds a special place in my office, it seldom works the way family members want it to. ...more

Treatment for Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are serious conditions that affect people physically and mentally. One of the most difficult things about diagnosing eating disorders is that people generally try to hide the fact that something is wrong. ...more

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is a challenging and enjoyable regular activity that helps women to better focus their attention on the daily challenges that life presents. ...more

Understanding the Link Between Perfectionism and Eating Disorders

We’ve all been told that “Nobody’s perfect” and “Everyone makes mistakes,” but not all of us take this advice to heart. Perfectionists feel an intense pressure to be the best at everything they do and are overwhelmed with disappointment if they aren’t able to live up to their own unrealistic expectations. ...more

OC Register: The Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder

This article was reprinted from the Orange County Register's Coverage of The Victorian's Monumental Eating Disorders: From Awareness to Action Event. ...more

OC Register: Bringing Eating Disorders Out of the Shadows

Another fine article from the Orange County Register's coverage of our Eating Disorder Event: From Awareness to Action. ...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? ...more

Controlling Your Eating During the Holidays

Stacks of freshly baked cookies and the smell of oven-roasted turkey coming from your oven don’t do much to help you quell your appetite during the holidays. ...more

Diet or Disorder?

A quick glance of health and beauty advice columns reveals something interesting: many people are confused about the difference between dieting and disordered eating. It isn’t surprising, as some behaviors are common to both. But there are also some important differences. ...more

What Type of Eating Disorder Treatment is Right for You

Every individual’s experience of an eating disorder is different, and not every form of eating disorder treatment will be effective for everyone. Once you’ve made the brave choice to get help, one of the first decisions you will need to make is what level of care is appropriate for you. ...more

Dance Movement Therapy in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

In addition to nutrition counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, support groups, weight restoration, and medication, one technique that has proven beneficial to eating disorder sufferers is dance/movement therapy. ...more

Side Effects of Anorexia Can Be Life-Threatening

Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and extreme weight loss. Due to a lack of vital nutrients and vitamins, the body’s reaction to this behavior can result in severe and often life-threatening side effects. ...more

Orthorexia and the Abuse of Healthy Food

Can eating healthy food actually be unhealthy? Experts say yes, when the desire to eat a healthy diet becomes an obsession. ...more

Pro-Eating Disorder Websites Studied For First Time

Websites that promote eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia have been around for a long time, encouraging men and women to engage in unhealthy disordered eating behaviors. In order to get a better idea of how these websites work and who they target, university researchers recently conducted the first large-scale analysis of pro-eating disorder websites. ...more

Anorexia and the Media: How to Influence Your Teen

Anorexia is one of the most common disorders among young women today. The disease can be fatal. The media is having a powerful and unfortunate influence on the teens in the United States by sending messages that an unhealthy body type is desirable. ...more

College is a Time When Eating Disorders Present Themselves

The start of college is usually a memorable event for many young people, but for some it can also be an stressful period that triggers a dangerous battle with an eating disorder. ...more

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