Eating Disorder Treatment

Health Capsules: Childhood Obesity Predictors

Health Capsules: Childhood obesity predictors
According to researchers at the University of Illinois, the most significant factors contributing to a preschooler's childhood obesity risk are inadequate sleep, an overweight or obese parent, and a parent who restricts the child's eating… Continue reading

Is Obesity an “Eating Disorder” the Same as Anorexia?

Question by Kari: Is Obesity An “Eating Disorder” The Same As Anorexia?
I have a son and a daughter that are on two ends of the spectrum as far a weight.
My son is 12 and overweight for his size.… Continue reading

RCL Reports Record 2013-2014 Numbers Behavioral Issues, Students in Crises

RCL Reports Record 2013-2014 Numbers Behavioral Issues, Students in Crises
Behavioral issues may include substance abuse, eating disorders or destructive and violent behavior. Students in crises may be students struggling with a death in the family, … The Care… Continue reading

Recovered From an Eating Disorder but Still No Period?

Question by Kim Ryeowook: Recovered from an eating disorder but still no period?
I’m a 5’3″ tall 16-year-old. When I was having an eating disorder I weighed 99lbs but now I gained some and weigh 112lbs. Last week I went… Continue reading

Zero Is a Size

Zero is a size
Though I admire her taking a stand against a shirt promoting eating disorders, judging women for being “too thin” will not create body acceptance, according to xojane.com. According to National Eating Disorders Association, 20 million women… Continue reading

TMJ Surgery on a 16 Year Old Girl? HELP Please if You’ve Had the Surgery!?

Question by Aria: TMJ Surgery on a 16 year old girl? HELP Please if you’ve had the surgery!?
Hi. So I’m a 16 year old girl and I have very bad TMJ. I used to go to a TMJ Specialist… Continue reading

Eating Disorders Occurring in People as Young as Eight Years

Eating disorders occurring in people as young as eight years
In anorexia nervosa, someone will restrict their food intake or binge and purge. Avoidance or restrictive food intake disorder involves avoiding certain foods or food groups or restricting food intake.… Continue reading

Decoded: How the Brain Controls Hunger

Decoded: How the brain controls hunger
Abnormal hunger can lead to obesity and eating disorders, but in order to understand what might be wrong – and how to treat it – you first need to know how it works, added… Continue reading

Delta Phi Epsilon to Host 'Be True to You' Week to Raise Awareness of Eating

Delta Phi Epsilon to host 'Be True to You' week to raise awareness of eating
… of eating disorders. To boost the confidence of women and men on campus, a free self-esteem workshop will be held at 7:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Are These Good Enough Reasons to Emancipate (Divorce) My Parents?

Question by : Are these good enough reasons to emancipate (divorce) my parents?
Well my parents are divorced so I’ll point out the problems at each house.
Mother: constantly moving and is very moody. engaged to a guy who says… Continue reading