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 disorder, amazes me when she says that ..

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!       Women, since ages, have been obsessed ..

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 because it is affecting the mental and ..

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 treatment - what it means: ..

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 constant rise, as for many ..

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. Let’s see how.   ..

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 chocolate addiction requires ..

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 easily. Here are some ..

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 are addicted to the oranges. ..

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 aware of these health problems, ..

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 there may be life style ..

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 unable to  cope with some problems ..

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 various types of eating ..

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 and overeating ..

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 disorder which if not ..

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 us witness some of the ..