Saturday, February 4, 2012

Starvation is the Quickest Way to Slow Down Your Metabolism

Starvation is the Quickest Way to Slow Down Your Metabolism

Learn what you really lose when you starve yourself.  How it can actually make you gain weight. In an attempt to lose weight, people often think that by severely restricting their caloric intake they... [Read more of this review]

The Laxative Myth

The Laxative Myth

Many individuals abuse laxatives in the hopes of controlling or losing weight.  This is actually not an effective means for weight loss as laxatives stimulate the large intestine to release its contents,... [Read more of this review]

Metabolism and Your Eating Disorder

Metabolism and Your Eating Disorder

What is Metabolism and How Does it Affect My Eating Disorder? Metabolism, in its simplest sense, is the rate at which your body burns calories. In a broader sense it is complex network of hormones and... [Read more of this review]

Why do we need fat in our diets? What’s wrong with eliminating carbohydrates?

Why do we need fat in our diets? What’s wrong with eliminating carbohydrates?

WHY WE NEED FAT TO SURVIVE Fat, often erroneously, is mistaken as the “enemy” and many try to avoid eating it at all costs.  We all need fat in our diets, however, it should comprise no more than... [Read more of this review]

Binge Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder is characterized as recurrent episodes of binge eating that, on average, occur at least 2 days a week for 6 months. Persons with binge eating disorder feel the compulsion to eat large... [Read more of this review]

Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Individuals suffering from bulimia find themselves caught in the devastating and addictive binge-purge cycle.  Bulimia is characterized by binge eating followed by harmful compensatory behaviors in an... [Read more of this review]

Eating Disorders: Overview

Eating Disorders: Overview

Eating disorders are characterized by severe disturbances in eating behavior.  Statistics show that 80% of individuals who develop an eating disorder began their dysfunctional relationship with food through... [Read more of this review]

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, severe restriction of caloric intake, and the refusal to maintain a minimum normal body weight.  People suffering from anorexia experience... [Read more of this review]

Bigorexia/Muscle Dysmorphia

Bigorexia/Muscle Dysmorphia

Bigorexia/Muscle Dysmorphia Individuals suffering from bigorexia also known as muscle dysmorphia, constantly worry about being too small and frail looking and are obsessed with gaining muscle mass. ... [Read more of this review]

Orthorexia

Orthorexia

Orthorexia Nervosa   Orthorexia Nervosa is not as well known or discussed as Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa, nor is it a recognized medical diagnosis, meaning that, to date, insurance companies will not... [Read more of this review]