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The Pica eating disorder may not be equally common as bulimia, anorexia or compulsive/binge eating, but it will definitely be included in a list of the most important such disorders. The following article will try to explain what the Pica eating disorder is, what its main causes and effects are and how it is usually [...]

The holiday season can be difficult for all of us, but it can be especially tough on people who are dealing with eating disorders. The stress and bustle of the holiday season can be especially hard on people who are battling an eating disorder. Shopping, family visits, and the prominence of food can make it [...]

An eating disorder is usually described as an extreme compulsion to eat (or the lack of it), which has negative effects on your body and disturbs your physical health. Although there are several types of eating disorders known to medicine, the most common trio is that composed of bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and the Binge [...]

However, after a while anorexics begin to comprehend that their perceived benefits of being thin are an illusion and will fail to bring them happiness and starving themselves along with the other usual weight loss characteristics is not the answer. Once an anorexic has reached this point in their illness they begin to search [...]

Biological Factors Causing an Eating Disorder

When it comes to the eating disorder known as anorexia, it's of the utmost importance to address the problem as soon as it arises. It is a terrible eating disorder which can cause irrevocable damage to the body, and for that reason, seeking help for the condition is very necessary. Many anorexics would like to [...]

We all know at least a little bit about the eating disorder that is known as anorexia nervosa. It is a disorder which can completely overtake the normal thought process of an effected individual, making them feel worthless and miserable. In this article, we'll examine some of the damage that anorexia can cause to a [...]

There are many Alternative medicines for eating disorders such as herb medicine, massage therapy, homeotherapy, psychotherapy and nutrition therapy. They all have an important role to play.

Dealing with an eating disorder can be a very tough thing to do. Many people don't realize exactly how those with an eating disorder feel about their situation, and if you are anorexic or bulimic, you likely know all too well about the mental and physical trauma that sufferers experience. In this article, we'll examine [...]

Eating disorders are definitely not easy to treat, mainly because what causes them is a complex mixture of emotional, psychological and natural elements that need to be taken separately and cured. Some eating disorders such as compulsive overeating may be treated with more ease than others (bulimia or anorexia for example). A very important element [...]