In the first and second parts of our article, we talked about two of the most common eating disorders of today, namely bulimia and anorexia. In the current (and last) part, we will talk about two conditions that can pass as eating disorders on their own, although they are more commonly referred to as springboards […]

In the first part of this article, we have covered the most important types of eating disorder categories currently known to medicine and we started off with a brief explanation on how bulimia appears, how it can be treated and what its effects are. In this second part, we’ll focus on one of the most […]

There are a number of treatment recommendations for treating eating disorders and generally speaking, the more treatment components that are included in the treatment plan the quicker the patient will progress towards a recovery.
Some of the usual characteristics are listed below:
* prescribed medication to relieve anxiety and depression
* hospitalization to prevent medical crisis such as […]

An eating disorder can generally be described as a condition where an individual’s nutrition is not handled properly, which can lead to severe damage to his or her body. The elements that cause these disorders, the way they affect the body and how the sufferer handles these aspects can be different with each type of […]

In the first part of the article, we concluded that there are two major elements that drive any eating disorder, namely a psychological and an emotional one. Since we covered the psychological causes and treatments in the first part, it’s time to see how our emotions come into play when an eating disorder occurs. It […]

Eating disorders are definitely not easy to treat, mainly because what causes them is a complex mixture of emotional, psychological and natural elements that need to be taken separately and cured. Some eating disorders such as compulsive overeating may be treated with more ease than others (bulimia or anorexia for example). A very important element […]

The majority of people who are suffering from an eating disorder, particularly in the early stages resist any form of treatment or change to their behaviour. Sadly they are under the illusion that if they lose weight or remain slim, they will feel better about themselves and their lives will be improved whilst enjoying success […]

The Pica eating disorder may not be equally common as bulimia, anorexia or compulsive/binge eating, but it will definitely be included in a list of the most important such disorders. The following article will try to explain what the Pica eating disorder is, what its main causes and effects are and how it is usually […]

When people think of bulimics, the thought of purging through vomiting is most often present. However, there are many with the eating disorder that purge through a different way - the use of laxatives. It is a dangerous method of dealing with weight loss, and in this article, we’ll address the problems that laxatives pose […]

We all know at least a little bit about the eating disorder that is known as anorexia nervosa. It is a disorder which can completely overtake the normal thought process of an effected individual, making them feel worthless and miserable. In this article, we’ll examine some of the damage that anorexia can cause to a […]