Facts about Eating Disorders |
Against Anorexia Nervosa On FacebookEating Disorders are Widespread and Destructive"Eating disorders cause immeasurable suffering for individuals and their families."Eating disorders have reached epi... Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 05:36:00 GMT |
Voices - Not Bodies: What on earth does this mean? |
When I was first hospitalized for anorexia, my doctor said to me "Claire, you are obviously in a lot of pain. Why don't you try using your voice instead of your body to tell me that you are hurting, t... Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 05:29:00 GMT |
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) |
Living With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)The content below was selected by the WebMD Editorial staff and is solely under WebMD's editorial control.Stress, Anxiety, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)I... Posted by on Thu, 07 May 2009 07:27:00 GMT |
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Nocturnal Binge Eating |
Binge EatingQ. Is nocturnal binge eating a problem that needs to be treated?A. The occasional late-night snack is nothing to worry about. But nightly bingeing merits a closer look. Experts debate the ... Posted by on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:30:00 GMT |
Binge Eating disorder [HEALTH ARTICLE] |
Binge EatingDefinitionBinge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by a loss of control over eating behaviors. The binge eater consumes unnaturally large amounts of food in a short time period, but un... Posted by on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:28:00 GMT |
More Kids say "I'm Fat" [EATING DISORDERS] |
Eating DisordersAmericans often look in the mirror and think, "I'm fat." But a growing number are children, usually pre-adolescent and adolescent girls, who aren't overweight but believe they are."I t... Posted by on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:24:00 GMT |
BIPOLAR DISORDER - PROGNOSIS & COMPLICATIONS |
Expectations (prognosis)Mood-stabilizing medication can help control the symptoms of bipolar disorder. However, patients often need help and support to take medicine properly and to ensure that any ep... Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:38:00 GMT |
BIPOLAR DISORDER - SIGNS, TESTS & TREATMENT |
Signs and testsA diagnosis of bipolar disorder involves consideration of many factors. The health care provider may do some or all of the following:Observe your behavior and moodObtain your medical hi... Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:30:00 GMT |
BIPOLAR DISORDER - DEFINITION |
DefinitionBipolar disorder is characterized by periods of excitability (mania) alternating with periods of depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression can be very abrupt.Alternative Nam... Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:28:00 GMT |