Eating disorders often begin when a person goes on a diet. Studies show that a diet if you carried too far results in unhealthy compulsive behaviors. These behaviors usually involve episodes of vomiting or laxative abuse. If on the extreme, eating disorders can be dangerous. So, if you just start a diet, you should really [...] Read more »
When Dieting Becomes Dangerous: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Anorexia and Bulimia
Product DescriptionThis primer on anorexia and bulimia is aimed directly at patients and the people who care about them. Written in simple, straightforward language by two experts in the field, it describes the symptoms and warning signs of eating disorders, explains their presumed causes and complexities, and suggests effective treatments. The book includes: — guidance [...] Read more »
Anorexia
Anorexia is an extremely dangerous and destructive disease. And unfortunately, it is on the rise in women, adolescents and children. As shocking as it may seem, anorexia is now being diagnosed in children as young as six years old. That’s right – little girls who are years away from puberty are starving themselves nearly to [...] Read more »
