Eating Disorders in Children: The Start of an Epidemic?

Most of us are aware that eating disorders are becoming more prevalent but this trend would also seem to be increasing in children. These disorders can often be life threatening and even more so where children are involved.

Anorexia FAQs

Anorexia nervosa or aneroxia is the most common eating disorder. It is a relatively new condition as it emerged only in recent times. Get your questions answered in this article on anorexia.

The Psychology Behind Anorexia Nervosa

With more an more people turning to healthy eating there is always going to be those that go to extremes. Women desperately trying to look good by losing weight are always at risk of developing Anorexia Nervosa through excessive dieting. Women aren't the only sex at risk as more and more men are developing Anorexia Nervosa too.

The Symptoms of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa

Their obsession leads to them monitoring their weight very often on an hourly basis. They develop feelings of guilt, depression and mood swings. Their feelings of self-worth center around there eating habits and how successful they are at losing weight fast.

What is Anorexia Nervosa and Who Might be affected?

Eating disorders also tend to run in families. Female relatives are most often the ones affected. It has been found that a girl has a 10 to 20 times higher risk of developing anorexia nervous if she has a sibling with the disease. This finding suggests that genetic factors may cause some people to develop eating disorders. Stressful events are likely to increase the risk.

The Link Between Acid Reflux and Smoking

If you smoke, or use any form of tobacco, improving your posture while you eat isn't going to do much for your condition. Why? Smoking/nicotine is a direct contributing factor to acid reflux and to chronic heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). Therefore, engaging in any tobacco use - cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff and chewing tobacco - can not only become a literal pain in the chest, for GERD sufferers it can even disrupt sleep and interfere with your lifestyle.

Eating Disorders - The Three Types

There are three main types of eating disorder; these are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. The term eating disorder is used to describe any eating patterns that are obsessive and long lasting.

What To Do When You're Craving Unhealthy Foods

It seems that even though you may know what's good for you, the “bad” foods or the foods you're trying to avoid are still not only tempting, but sometimes temptation is stronger than anything.

Eating Disorder - A Few Things To Keep In Mind

An eating disorder is a symptom that a person is having a more serious problem in his/her life and not a problem with food as most often people seem to think. The most common reason for all eating disorders is low self-esteem. It is more of a psychological situation, very often the person who suffers from it being obsessed with food and diet and also trying to maintain a shapely figure.

A Natural Heartburn Treatment

Heartburn and acid reflux happen when you weaken the function of your LEV valve, the muscle that is between your esophagus and stomach. Learn how you can avoid heartburn or acid reflux by changing your eating habits.

Compulsive Overeating and the Dangers It May Bring

Compulsive overeating is one of the least noticed eating disorders at present but it can also bring about serious health complications. To know more about this malady, please read on.

GERD - Medication or Lifestyle Change? Your Choice!

Once your doctor has diagnosed you with acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease you will start taking medication immediately. However, if daily medication is something you cannot stand then there are some alternative remedies that can help, but not replace your medications altogether. Of course, there is no guarantee that these alternatives will help.

The Effects of Media on the Skinny Side of Eating Disorders

What is the most deadly psychological disorder today, and how does the Media influence the spread of this disorder? Will people actually fall victim to the schemes of the media, as well as to the horrible effects of this psychological disorder?