Eating disorders

Help for My Son With Speech Apraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder?

Question by Shadowbox: Help for my son with speech apraxia and sensory processing disorder?
I have a son who just turned 3. He does not talk or use sign language. He has been diagnosed with speech apraxia and sensory processing… Continue reading

Adults With Adhd and Obesity?

Question by goddessvixen7: adults with adhd and obesity?
I was reading online that there is a link to obesity and AdHd and I was wondering if anyone has experience an increase in their weight well off of medication. And did… Continue reading

What Is the Difference Between an “Eating Disorder” and “Disordered Eating”?

Question by StephieMarie: What is the difference between an “Eating Disorder” and “Disordered Eating”?
Is it just a weight requirement or how common they do the stuff???

Best answer:

Answer by Ryou
Disordered eating refers to troublesome eating behaviors, such… Continue reading

Chiara De Blasio Tells All. Should Your Teen?

Chiara de Blasio tells all. Should your teen?
What of other young people so inspired to publicly disclose their depression, drinking and drugging, eating disorders or struggles against suicidal thoughts? "I think in general that it's healing for people to… Continue reading

Children With Eating Disorders Can Now Be Treated Locally

Children with eating disorders can now be treated locally
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Medical University of South Carolina is starting a new program that will facilitate treatment for children diagnosed with eating disorders. According to hospital officials, kids with… Continue reading

Is Hills Prescription Diet a High Quality Food for My Cat?

Question by Sixth_Sense: Is Hills Prescription Diet a high quality food for my cat?
My cat recently had a suspected UTI so my vet had me give her Hills c/d.
I am very particular about what I feed her and… Continue reading

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

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