Eating disorders, like bulimia, can happen to anyone. Most of the time it occurs in individuals who are desperate to get thin and stay thin. This eating disorder is characterized by a loss of control when it comes to eating. Binging and purging is the general cycle. If you’re aware not aware of the bulimia…
How Do Vices Become Addictions? If you’re like most people, you likely have a vice that could turn into an addiction. You might even have a full-blown addiction that you still convince yourself is a vice. The truth is, the two go hand-in-hand. Often, addictions to drugs, alcohol, eating or other negative habits start with…
Holidays are typically a time when people indulge in sweets and alcohol more than usual. Temptation to eat high-calorie, fattening foods is everywhere, as the workplace and home are filled with baked goods and holiday goodies. Most people are busy attending holiday parties, where the tendency to overeat is even greater. Those who struggle with food…
Eating disorders affect thousands of individuals each year, and they can lead to crippling anxiety, depression and other serious health complications. The solution for eating disorder treatment, apart from physical and emotional support, lies in holistic healing. The process of recovery doesn’t produce overnight results. The Stages of Change for an Eating Disorder It can be…
If you or someone you love is struggling with an alcohol addiction, drug addiction or eating disorder, the help you need lies in holistic healing. Outpatient holistic healing treats the entire body as well as the mind and the spirit. Your entire self will be treated when you take the holistic approach to recovery. Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction…
Eating disorders, such as an addiction to food or being thin, are often linked to some sort of bullying. Bullying frequently happens to young people at school or social events. When being bullied is a problem, it often leads to a type of addiction problem that follows people into adulthood. Why do bullies have such…
People who suffer from the eating disorder, bulimia go through periods of eating large amounts of food. Then, using unhealthy methods, they try to lose the weight gained from the excess food consumption. Individuals with this disorder purge the calories they consume in several ways, such as: Vomiting Fasting Enemas or laxatives Diuretics Excessive exercising…
Common Myths About Eating Disorders There are a slew of myths surrounding eating disorders due to the complicated nature of eating disorders. Its most basic premise: eating disorders encompass body weight and image and the relationship to a person’s self-worth.Those who suffer from an eating disorder may have a skewed view of body images and…
The Definition Of Compulsive Eating Compulsive eating occurs when a person frequently overeats. It’s also known as binge eating. Binge eaters often continue to eat even though they may be full. They may also eat until they get sick. It’s important to note that many of us overeat occasionally. Occasional overeating is usually not a…
Anorexia is a condition that largely strikes women between 15 and 24 but can affect both men and women of all ages. Its prevalence is believed to range from 0.1% to more than 5% of the population, and it’s becoming more common. Those with anorexia might be underweight but continue to diet and exercise obsessively,…