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The Effects of Under-eating
Under-eating for a short while will do little damage, but for some people under-eating becomes a way of life and will have predictable effects which can keep you stuck in an eating disorder. Read this article to find out all the latest research into the effects of under-eating and excessive dieting. |
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All about Anorexia
Anorexia is not caused by the wish to be thin nor is it a slimming disease; learn more about the condition, the opinions of experts, the causes, effects and treatment. |
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All about Bulimia
Find all you need to know about the binge eating and purging syndrome, its causes, effects and treatment. |
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Compulsive Overeating
Comfort eating is the usual explanation given for compulsive overeating but it is a much more complex condition with many different features calling for attention. |
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Help for Carers
If you are caring for a loved one, a friend or a colleague with an eating problem, this may help you take the first steps to giving them the right kind of support. |
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Do I have an Eating Disorder
Read her e to explore the mindset and behaviour which qualify for an eating disorder to be present. There are several types of eating disorders with features in common and some important differences between them. |
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Caring for your Teeth
We all know that purging can harm your teeth but few people know that brushing your teeth afterwards can do even more harm. Find out how to care for your teeth when you have an eating disorder. |
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Weight Control Among Jockeys
Take a fascinating gallop around some of the terrible things jockeys do to keep their weight under control . |
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The Psychology of Dieting
Why do people go on diets and why do so many diets fail to work with weight loss and keeping it off? |
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Body Image
Body image is an opinion about how we look and how we think other people see us. Why are so many women and men increasingly at war with their appearance and their weight? |
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Facts About Obesity
Read some interesting facts about why some people gain weight and not others. An article for our professional readers . |
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Eating Disorders in Males
Men are the forgotten sufferers of eating disorders. Many suffer from conventional eating disorders and some develop a compulsion to develop their muscles (Bigorexia) which harms their health and interferes with their wellbeing. Why is this happening? |
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The Media and Eating Disorders
Are skinny images in magazines and other media responsible for the so-called epidemic of eating disorders or is something else going on? |
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Reasons for Eating Disorders
There is no single reason why a person may develop an eating disorder. You will not find the cause in family patterns, a history of trauma or even the culture we live in. Find out the real reasons putting people at risk of developing eating disorders. |
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Treatment of Anorexia for Carers
What works for the treatment of anorexia. A guide for the carers and friends of a sufferer. If you have something you would like to add, please get in touch. |
