Eating Disorders
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Does Just Feeling Fat Make You Gain Weight?
Study shows teens with a bloated body image more likely to become fat in their 20s
By Barbara Bronson Gray
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Aug. 16 (HealthDay News) -- "Do I look fat to you?"
Tuesday, Jun 26th 2012
Eating Disorders Over 50
Our Bodies—Ourselves: Can't We Just Get Along?
Eating Disorders and Your Teen
Eating disorders are a big concern for teenagers. In fact, the incidence of anorexia and bulimia peaks at age 16 to 20. Eating disorders often include compulsive and unhealthy reductions in food intake, severe overeating and an overall obsession with body shape and weight. Exercising too intensely or too often to maintain a sense of control and lose weight is also closely linked to eating disorders.
Guest blogger: Jenni SchaeferWednesday, Aug 25th 2010
8 Tips to Healthier Tweens and Teens (You'll Benefit, Too)
When was the last time the teen in your life ate the recommended minimum of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day and drank th
Monday, Mar 01st 2010
8 Quick & Easy Nutritional Tips for New Moms + 4 Deliciously Healthy Post-partum Snack Ideas
Congratulations, mom-to-be. With baby on the way you've probably already prepped the crib, marveled at the adorable onesies your little one will soon be sporting and, oh yeah, bought a gazillion diapers. Good job! You've done everything you can to ensure that your newest family member has what he or she will need. But, what about you and everyone else in the family?
Looking for a cure-all?
Looking for a cure-all? Tea tree oil, a natural derivative of the melaleuca alternifolia plant, might be the closest thing to it. This disinfecting, tangy-smelling oil can help clear up acne, heal cuts and scrapes, fight athlete's foot and treat a wide array of other ailments. It's also widely available in personal care and household cleaning products.
As a supplement to other kinds of treatment, some health care providers use art therapy to help patients heal from both physical and emotional trauma
As a supplement to other kinds of treatment, some health care providers use art therapy to help patients heal from both physical and emotional trauma. Like talk therapy, art therapy helps patients release emotions and thoughts about their condition and their experience, and sometimes the results are incredibly enlightening...and beautiful.
Ready to try something new?
Ready to try something new? Be sure to use care when exploring alternative and complementary medical treatments. Professional organizations offer many practitioners training and certification, but some service providers might not be up to snuff. Speak with your health care professional about options and referrals.
