Eating Disorders
The Most Common Eating Disorder in America
The Most Common Eating Disorder in America What is An Eating Disorder? An eating disorder is a life-threatening disease that causes people to go to extreme measures to control their weight and body image. They are a severe and sometimes fatal illness that causes serious changes in someone’s eating behaviors. The different types of eating…
Read MoreAnorexia Treatment in Los Angeles
Anorexia Treatment in Los Angeles What is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia Nervosa or known as Anorexia is an eating disorder that is classified as someone with an abnormally low body weight, extreme fear of gaining too much weight and a distorted view of their body or weight. People who suffer from anorexia do whatever they can…
Read MoreBinge Eating Disorder
What is Binge Eating? A binge eating episode is when very large quantities of food are consumed in a short period of time. Everyone can experience times where they overeat,for example, having second or third helpings during a holiday meal. When this behavior becomes frequent or if there are feelings of guilt and shame, then…
Read MoreSigns of Bulimia
Research has studied that eating disorders and disordered eating such as anorexia and bulimia are some of the most challenging and complex mental disorders currently facing our population. In comparison, people who struggle with eating disorders versus drug addiction often struggle with the same intrusive and control oriented obsessions, but a major difference is drug…
Read More7 Signs You are Suffering From Anorexia
In the United States alone, over 30 million people throughout all ages and genders are affected by anorexia or other forms of eating disorders and disordered eating. With all of the pressures around dieting and creating this “ideal image” – there is a lot of space for disordered eating to get out of hand, and…
Read MoreThe 4 S’s: Red Flags and Warning Signs of Binge Eating Disorder
Did you know the most common eating disorder in America isn’t Anorexia or Bulimia? It’s actually a newly recognized disorder known as BED, Binge Eating Disorder. More Americans struggle with BED than anorexia or bulimia combined! Approximately 8% of American adults suffer from BED in their lifetime. Chances are, you know at least 1-2 more people who are struggling…
Read MoreWhat Do They Even Put in These Diet Pills?
“If it were bad for you, they wouldn’t be allowed to sell it!” This is how a lot of us justify taking those non-prescription diet pills with the really incredible claims and flashy marketing. The ads and the packaging tell us we can keep eating what we like, forget about exercise, and still lose weight…
Read MoreEating Disorder Recovery Roundtable: Breathe’s Food Philosophy
September 7, 2017 || Breathe founder Brad Lamm sits down with CEO Deb Hughes and Director of Nutritional Services, Ashley Lytwyn to discuss Breathe’s Eating Disorder unit’s Food Philosophy. Full transcript from roundtable below or CLICK HERE to download the audio version. Interview has been edited for clarity. BRAD: Hi there, it’s Brad Lamm the founder…
Read MoreExploring Types of Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide
Eating is a complicated part of life. It’s affected by all sorts of things like our genes, upbringing, mental health, media imagery, biological changes, and even injuries. This is why we see so many different types of eating disorders! This article will explore the definition, causes, and all the different types of eating disorders, their…
Read MoreWhat is Binge Eating Disorder and How to Treat it?
Binge Eating Disorder is the most common eating disorder in the U.S. We don’t hear as much about it as we hear about anorexia and bulimia, but it too is a very serious, life-threatening condition. Binge eating disorder is when someone rapidly eats way too much food at once but doesn’t ‘purge’ afterward the way…
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