Anorexia nervosa

Can Anyone Give Me Some Info on Residential Eating Disorder Centers?

Question by Limey: Can anyone give me some info on Residential Eating Disorder Centers?
I am doing this for a paper and I need some info on…

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Men Often Go Undiagnosed, Untreated for Eating Disorders: Study

Men Often Go Undiagnosed, Untreated For Eating Disorders: Study
In the study, researchers talked with 39 individuals between the ages of 16 and 25 about eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia nervosa and anorexia. All 10 male participants… Continue reading

The Truth About Tilapia

The truth about tilapia
“I tell my clients not to just eat one type of fish, no matter what, to reduce your risk of contamination,” says registered dietitian Melainie Rogers, founder of Balance Nutrition, a treatment center specializing in eating… Continue reading

Should I Go to the Hospital Because of My Eating Disorder?

Question by :): Should I go to the hospital because of my eating disorder?
So, Im 15 and in the past few months I dropped from 5’6 and 149 to 130. I have… Continue reading

Eating Disorder?

Question by Pamica: eating disorder?
a friend just told me she has a eating disorder , what can i tell her to do next ? where does she go? what can she do? HELPPP i dont… Continue reading

Need True Eating Disorders Stories for Better Understanding?

Question by bridget: need true eating disorders stories for better understanding?
i’m working on a research project for my church and i was wondering if anyone would care share eating disorders stories so… Continue reading

Inpatient Eating Disorder Clinic?

Question by Lilly Bones: Inpatient eating disorder clinic?
I am going into a Inpatient eating disorder clinic, for bulimia, I abuse laxatives.What will it be like? and what is a normal day like?… Continue reading

Dr. Jeff Hersh: Helping Friend With Eating Disorder

Dr. Jeff Hersh: Helping friend with eating disorder
Q: I think my best friend, who is 16 like me, has anorexia. She is really skinny but she refuses to eat anything. Is there any way I can help? A: Restricting… Continue reading

Pro-Anorexia Sites Asking Users for Money

Pro-anorexia sites asking users for money
… for people to hear." Instead, Beat experts encourage sufferers who are feeling isolated to turn to other supportive websites such as theirs [www.b-eat.co.uk] where they can get safe, free help for their… Continue reading

'Love Hormone' May Treat Anorexia

'Love hormone' may treat anorexia
A hormone released during childbirth and sex could be used as a treatment for the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, scientists suggest. Small studies by UK and Korean scientists indicated patients were less likely to fixate… Continue reading