Posts Tagged ‘Disorders’
Celebrities Who’ve Battled Eating Disorders
Friday, February 27, 2009 2:22 No CommentsAs we continue to bring awareness to National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 22 – February 28), it is fitting that we highlight some of the more well-known cases of eating disorders that have affected some of Hollywood’s most talented starlets.
Nicole Richie and Victoria Beckham are well-known faces of eating disorders.
Tinseltown is known for its [...]
Educate Yourself During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Thursday, February 26, 2009 16:22 No CommentsFebruary 22-28, 2009 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Eating disorders are serious, often life threatening, conditions that effect sufferer’s mentally, physically, and emotionally. Eating disorders generally include an unhealthy relationship with food and one’s own body image. Eating disorders effect millions of Americans and include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, and orthorexia nervosa. [...]
Common Eating Disorders Defined
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 0:22 No CommentsIn order to help people better understand eating disorders, here are explanations of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and orthorexia. If you or someone you know is suffering from any of these symptoms, please contact a therapist or doctor in your area right away.
Anorexia Nervosa is diagnosed when one refuses to maintain a healthy body weight, [...]
National Eating Disorders Week is February 22-28
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 15:35 No CommentsAccording to NEDA, 4 in 10 Americans have had or know someone who has had an eating disorder.
Over these seven days, those touched and affected by an eating disorder will take part in events that foster awareness for eating disorders. Sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), the organization is bringing people together to [...]
Common Eating Disorders Defined
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 15:05 No CommentsIn order to help people better understand eating disorders, here are explanations of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and orthorexia. If you or someone you know is suffering from any of these symptoms, please contact a therapist or doctor in your area right away.
Anorexia Nervosa is diagnosed when one refuses to maintain a healthy body weight, [...]
National Eating Disorders Week is February 22-28
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 13:23 No CommentsAccording to NEDA, 4 in 10 Americans have had or know someone who has had an eating disorder.
Over these seven days, those touched and affected by an eating disorder will take part in events that foster awareness for eating disorders. Sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), the organization is bringing people together to [...]