Eating Disorders

Miss America, Kirsten Haglund recently revealed how she had to struggle for years with anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder. Only 19 years old when she won the crown, she shared her story on how the pressure to excel led to her becoming anorexic at the... -

Vegetables, the most relied food group known for its nutritive values is capable of addicting people. Surprised?Yes! Vegetable addiction is on a shocking rise and is now in a position requiring urgent attention. Vegetarianism , is also at an all time... -

Pork is the culinary name for the meat of pig, which is one of the most common meats consumed worldwide.  However, in equal proportion to the popularity gained, pork addiction is also on an alarming rise, which requires urgent attention.  This blog... -

Ginger, the most popular spice root, has gained  popularity over the years for its enormous medicinal    properties and culinary benefits   . But nothing is good when your consumption exceeds normal limits. Addiction to... -

Bacon , the cured meat from pig is one of the most popular meats in the Western world. The increased popularity of bacon have led to “Bacon Mania” in countries like the United States. Bacon addiction has potential health hazards and must be treated... -

Wheat is the stape cereal and main source of calories in many cultures   worldwide. The culinary and nutritional benefits of wheat has made its consumption exponentially high in non-wheat eating cultures too. But if addicted to wheat, none of these benefits... -

Have you ever imagined that rice, the staple food of most Asians, can make a person addicted? Yes! It’s true folks! Occupying more than 65 percent of the meal of the majority of population worldwide, rice has many benefits. However, it is known to cause... -

Nuts as a snack is extremely popular as well as beneficial but can be detrimental to ones health when it becomes an addiction. Though packed with nutrition, nuts must be taken in limited quantities for reasons of health. Nut addicts are more prone to... -

One egg per day is the suggested quantity of consumption by the experts. But egg addiction, which is on the rise, needs immediate attention and treatment. Especially since the egg addicts tend to consume more than 9-10 eggs per day, by including it in all... -

  The simply yummy seafoods, crabs are popularly recognized for their nutritional benefits and taste. But what will be the case if eating crabs aggravated to a stage called crab addiction? It means that it has become a time for great... -

Carrots, the delicious tasting, nutritive vegetables are highly beneficial for health. But have you ever imagined that there can be a disorder called carrot addiction too? It is on the rise of late  and can have adverse effects on your health as well. It... -

Potatoes are storehouses of carbohydrates and many other nutrients which make it a reliable source of nutrition . But no food is good when eaten too much. Potatoes are also of similar nature. Addiction of potatoes is detrimental to good health and wellness... -

Mint, the most popular bad-breadth fighter has  great health and nutritional benefits . But when its consumption level exceeds limits, there are chances of health related complications. Hence, fighting mint addiction requires serious focus. Here are some... -

Being good sources of many trace minerals, maple syrups are used in a variety of recipes worldwide. But any food, when exceeding limits can never do justice to our health which holds true for  maple syrup too. Let us see some of the ways to fight maple... -

Chicken has been found to be one of the most troublesome foods that can cause addiction. They have a very strong attraction prompting the addicted person to think of chicken most of the time irrespective of  time and place. Fighting food addiction is of... -

The traditional food from the Italian cuisine ,  pasta is one of the most renowned foods of the world. But, addiction to it must be taken care of properly and be treated since it may have potential health hazards. Scroll down for learning about the  ways... -

Cherries are the one of the most popular fruits in America. Having  anti-inflammatory  and antioxidant properties, cherries   are also highly capable of providing positive effects on human health. But no food is completely good,... -

Mushrooms, the edible fungi are appreciated greatly for its nutritive value and superior taste. Yet addiction to mushrooms is not considered to be insignificant as it can affect you both physically as well  as  psychologically. So how do you get rid of it?... -

The beige colored, mouth-watering caramels are used in numerous recipes    However, there are a group of people who get addicted to these confectionery toppings. Addiction to caramels, like any other food addiction has significant... -

Meat holds a remarkable position in the list of foods which are capable of addicting a person.  When it comes to the treatment, it is again the will of the addicted person which is of primary importance. Let us check out this blog for some facts behind meat... -

Getting addicted to peanuts is on rise and has become an issue that requires treatment at the earliest. Not only peanut, but also peanut butter has a a number of people addicted to it. Let us see some of the ways to fight peanut related addictions now. ... -

Corn, one of the most popular grains is well known for its nutritional benefits   and its multi-faceted usage in cooking. However, statistics show that corn and high fructose corn syrup addiction, is on an alarming rise and has... -

Butter, the most widely used spread, surely has a remarkable place in breakfast menu, all around the world. But being addicted to butter is never an option despite its health benefits. It poses numerous health risks when eaten more than the required amount.... -

Addiction to fish, is an issue requiring treatment at the earliest, since it has numerous side effects. Fishes and fish oils are great sources of omega 3 fatty acids and many other nutrients. But  when it is consumed in excess, it takes the shape of an... -

Cheeses are very good sources of protein and calcium and have numerous health benefits   . Despite this,  addiction to cheese is not desirable. It is not a mere craving. It involves real seriousness and requires attention too. Let... -

Oranges, the citrus fruits of an eye-catching sunlight-yellow color are highly beneficial in many nutritional aspects. But can overconsumption of these tangy fruits cause harm? The answer for it is ‘yes’. More than over-eating there are some people who... -

Hot and spicy chilies are a major part of different cuisines worldwide. Inspite their hotness, some people are addicted towards chilies which can be termed as a disorder. Fighting against chili addiction requires minimal efforts and can be overcome quite... -

Chocolates, the yummy and delicious food, is a favorite of many. The moment we think of chocolates, we feel like eating it. But when this craving for chocolates exceeds a limit and a person becomes addicted to it, they become “CHOCOHOLICS”. Fighting... -

Addiction to lemon may sound strange. But is been found in a remarkable number of people, in a level, requiring treatment. Fighting lemon addiction may not be the need of the hour. But let us wake up before we hear the alarm.      ... -

Alcoholism, is nowadays been accepted as a sign of elegance and status symbol among different social groups. This habit may turn into an addiction which in turn affects one's health. Hence fighting against alcohol addiction is the need of the hour.... -

Unhealthy eating diseases are the diseases related to some kind of eating disorder , which could be over eating or less eating, both. These diseases can really cause disaster to the health and mind of the patient. So, diet conscious people should be... -

Women on the brink of menopause and post-menopause might tend to have more sugar cravings and weight gain that the others. So how does one stop the sugar cravings after menopause? Menopausal women go through a lot of hormonal changes in the body and also... -

It’s been found that some people  often visit their fridge or cupboard at midnight to snack on something. This midnight snacking was thought to be indulgence but a recent study by the doctors at Sion hospital have indicated that midnight snacking is a... -

Abnormal eating habits have led to the emergence of many eating  disorders amongst today’s Gen Y. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa which are affecting 1 to 4 out of 100 people in America. Insufficient eating... -

Often we start dieting of our own without knowing the fact that dieting and eating disorders actually go hand in hand. So, we should have proper information on the dieting and related eating disorders to ensure healthy and happy lifestyle. There are... -

Nearly 15% teenagers around the world are affected by eating disorders. The most common teen  eating disorders are thought to be anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and also binge eating disorder. Teen eating disorders usually begin when any teenager is... -

Teenage life comes with its own share of problems and challenges – problems like peer pressure, love life problems, education, growth spurts, etc, problems that some may find quite difficult to deal with. Eating disorders among teens is therefore on a... -

Eating disorder treatment can be done in two ways which are mainly in the form of inpatient eating disorder treatment and outpatient eating disorder treatment. Here are some facts on each of these eating disorder treatments: Inpatient eating disorder... -

If you are looking for some of the best eating disorder treatment centers in Chicago, you will be happy to know that there are several such centers which cater to the needs of patients suffering from eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating. ... -

San Francisco has some of the best eating disorder treatment centers of California. Each center has specific facilities which make it unique – check out some of the best treatment centers of eating disorder.   Woodleaf Eating... -

There are many eating disorder treatment centers in Los Angeles, but it might be possible that all such centers are not suitable for you and they might not serve your purpose. There are many centers which treat a specific type of eating disorder like ... -

New York is one of those places where you can get some of the best advanced facilities and therapies for the help of patients who are suffering from eating disorders. Eating disorder treatment centers are scattered in different parts of New York – you can... -

It becomes very painful when you realize that someone very close to you has an eating disorder – it is natural, that you want the person to get rid of the problem as soon as possible. It becomes necessary to know about such eating disorder treatment centers... -

Eating disorder is very common among teens – around 15 million teenagers across the globe are known to suffer from eating disorder!  This has led to a lot of research so that the causes of such problematic diet conditions in the teenagers are... -

I never ever thought that I will have a major role in the eating disorder treatment of my sister. It happened 3 years back. My sister – Sandra was obsessed with calories ! We laughed and joked when she measured fat grams and counted calories... -

Today we often hear about eating disorders and how it is affecting millions of teens, young women and even guys all over the world. It is an obsession with food and weight which has now become a very serious problem of our society – it is a real concern... -

A distorted body image is what an anorexic’s mind perceives when he/she looks into the mirror! You may be weighing just 90 lbs, but a distorted body image is going to make you look really plumpish in the mirror!       ... -

  A fooder with an eating disorder is unbelievable! But Cindy Gershen a long time bulimic is a successful fooder . The owner of four thriving food businesses in the San Francisco Bay area, this 52 year old with a strong history of an eating... -

Too much of anything is bad and we all know it. Even then we, sometimes, fall in this trap. Now, take the case of "Orthorexia Nervosa" - the latest eating disorder doing the rounds. This disease is basically "an obsession with eating healthy... -

Chicken Phobia – fear of the chicken, one of the tastiest meal, can it be true? Food Phobia is one that I have been researching on for the past few days and it has revealed some very dark secrets. Just like a fear for water, heights, darkness …..food... -