 Category: Eating Disorders
Category: Health and Fitness >> Eating Disorders<< previous page 1 2 next page >> by Sharon Samraj  [ 2008-07-18 ] Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the large bowel better known in medical circles as colon. Irritable bowel syndrome is not a disease. It can be defined as functional disorder, meaning that certain organs do not function correctly. by peter hutch  [ 2008-07-08 ]
Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating foods that have harmful organisms in them. These harmful germs can include bacteria, parasites, and viruses. They are mostly found in raw meat, chicken, fish, and eggs, but can spread to any type of food by peter hutch  [ 2008-07-04 ]
Bulimia nervosa is known as bulimia asnd it is a type of eating disorder. Some people have bulimia, but eats a lot of food in a short amount of time known as bingeing and then tries to prevent weight gain by purging by peter hutch  [ 2008-07-04 ]
Constipation, costiveness, or irregularity, is a condition of the digestive system in which a person (or animal) experiences hard feces that are difficult to expell. This usually happens because the colon absorbs too much water from the food by peter hutch  [ 2008-06-26 ]
In most cases of foodborne illness (food poisoning), symptoms resemble intestinal flu and last a few hours to several days. But in cases of botulism, or when food poisoning strikes infants, the ill, the elderly, or those with compromised immune systems by Mumtaz Pachisa  [ 2008-06-16 ] Heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of death in many countries including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, is caused by our daily habits of what we do and what we do not do. Thus, it is very much up to us to improve our habits and our lifestyle to reduce the risk of developing heart ailments and maintain a healthy heart. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-29 ] To really understand how to address this problem, it's important to realize what causes most cases of heartburn so that you can actually correct the problem itself and not just address the symptoms with harsh chemicals and drugs. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-28 ] The many signs and symptoms of colitis include pain and tenderness in the midsection, increased frequency of one's bowel habits, bloody stools, rapid weight loss, fever, mucus in the stool, and digestive symptoms such as gas, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux disease, and chronic cramps. While some who have colitis may have diarrhea, many have constipation or no change in their stools. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-28 ] Crohn's disease is usually considered an autoimmune disease and can actually affect any area of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. This is why symptoms are different for each sufferer and individual. Most doctors believe that it has genetic origins since it seems to run in families and appears to be inherent in many cases. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-28 ] If you're searching for ways to improve your digestion, you're not alone. There are many stomach and digestive ailments and conditions that interfere with one's quality of life, and chances are that they are more common than you might realize. Of all the medical conditions and concerns that people readily talk about with others, problems with digestion are not usually spoken about in polite company! by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-24 ]
Binge eating also occurs in another eating disorder called bulimia nervosa. Persons with bulimia nervosa, however, usually purge, fast, or do strenuous exercise after they binge eat. Purging means vomiting or using a lot of diuretics (water pills) or laxatives to keep from gaining weight by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-13 ] Vomiting or vemesis is a biological defense mechanism. It is a reflex activity, which refers to the forceful oral expulsion of stomach contents. The actual function of vomiting is to remove toxic or harmful substances from the body after ingestion. However, vomiting is multifactorial in origin and can be caused due to various reasons. Retching is the sustained contraction of the chest and abdominal muscles that accompanies before or during vomiting. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-10 ] Eating habits also tend to affect body odor. Avoid consuming refined foods; hydrogenated oils and other processed foods. Eat healthy food that contains loads of fiber, whole grains, wheat, soy products and green leafy veggies. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-07 ] Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found mainly in foods but may also be found in products we use every day, such as stamp and envelope adhesive, medicines, and vitamins. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-06 ] Diet is of utmost importance in the treatment of amnesia. It should be so arranged as to provide all essential nutrients as even a single nutritional deficiency can cause anxiety neurosis in susceptible people. Older persons suffering from amnesia should avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, chocolate and cola, all white flour products, sugar, food colorings, chemical additives, white rice and strong condiments. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-06 ] Urticaria is usually caused by straight contact with an allergenic substance, or an immune reaction to food or some other allergen, but can also appear for other reasons. Urticarial disease is supposed to be caused by the release of histamine and other mediators of inflammation (cytokines) from cells in the skin. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-03 ] Almost everyone overeats on occasion, having seconds or thirds of a holiday meal or devouring an entire bag of chips while watching a scary movie. Sometimes, though, overeating becomes a regular occurrence, shrouded in shame and secrecy. It's called binge-eating disorder, a serious eating disorder in which you frequently consume unusually large amounts of food. by peter hutch  [ 2008-04-16 ] Eating disorders involve extreme disturbances in eating behaviors—following rigid diets, gorging on food in secret, throwing up after meals, obsessively counting calories. But eating disorders are more complicated than just unhealthy dietary habits. At their core, eating disorders involve distorted, self-critical attitudes about weight, food, and body image. It’s these negative thoughts and feelings that fuel the damaging behaviors.
by Rachel Broune  [ 2008-04-06 ] Eating disorders afflict millions of people, thousands of which will die from them yearly. There is good news though, eating disorders can be beaten. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-04-04 ] Eating disorders afflict millions of people, thousands of which will die from them yearly. There is good news though, eating disorders can be beaten. You do not have to be a prisoner to this anymore. You have the power within yourself to beat this and you will. Recovery takes a lot of time and hard work, but in the end it is all worth it. by peter hutch  [ 2008-04-04 ] Split ends are the easiest type of hair damage to control. Split ends are the result of normal hair wear and tear, but can also by toweling your hair too vigorously when it is wet, over blow drying, and excessive coloring, bleaching, or perms. Another factor that can lead to split-ends is sun exposure. Fine hair is especially prone to splitting. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-03-25 ] Indigestion is a condition that is frequently caused by eating too fast, especially by eating high-fat foods quickly. by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-03-04 ] Heartburn is a burning feeling in the middle of your chest caused by acid leaking upwards from the stomach into the esophagus, or swallowing tube. Doctors call this reflux esophagitis. by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-03-04 ] The first step is to brace yourself for the challenge; it goes without saying that bad habits are hard go break. When you’re trying to eliminate something that has become a part of your life, by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-03-03 ] Many people worry about their weight, what they eat, and how they look. This is especially true for teenagers and young adults, who face extra pressure to fit in and look attractive at a time when their bodies are changing.
by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-03-03 ] Breakfast is the most important meal, setting the stage for metabolic function, getting the intestinal tract in motion and giving the body the energy needed to work. by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-03-03 ] Flexibility is extremely important when you are young as well as when you are older. Flexibility can help you with sports, work, and help you have healthier mobility when you age. by Dr Anne [ 2008-02-27 ] Binge eating involves more than just eating a lot. With binge eating, a person feels out of control and powerless to stop eating while he or she is doing it. by Dr Anne [ 2008-02-27 ] Eating disorders are one of the unspoken secrets that permeate many families. Millions of Americans are afflicted with this disorder every year, and most of them -- up to 90 percent -- are adolescent and young women. by Peter sams  [ 2008-02-20 ] Generally, eating disorders involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about body weight and food, and eating habits that disrupts normal body function, and daily life activities. A person with anorexia by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-02-16 ] Cholesterol is a fatty wax lipid that can be found in the cell membranes of humans and animals. Cholesterol is a tricky little devil, because if it gets out of hand you could have a serious health risk, including heart attack and other potentially fatal conditions. That is why it is so important to have a low cholesterol diet, because it reduces your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. by Dr John Anne  [ 2008-02-16 ] Below are some simple foods that can be included in diet as they are cholesterol lowering. Apples: Pectin present in the apple is a soluble fiber that helps draw cholesterol out of the system. by Kausik Dutta  [ 2008-01-09 ] With the holidays passing, it’s time to get back into shape after eating so many holiday treats. You may be tempted to buy into one of those wacky diets you’ve heard about—the grapefruit diet or fruit diet—but that will only lead you to yo-yo dieting, where your weight fluctuates drastically. For the best information about the healthiest diets, visit New You. by Kausik Dutta  [ 2008-01-09 ] If you’re experiencing irritating ups and downs in your weight and can’t seem to find a diet that will work for you, it’s time that you headed over to New You. New You is comprised of a staff of licensed professionals who know the healthiest and safest ways to diet and want to pass this valuable information on to you. by Peter rodrick  [ 2007-11-27 ] The stomach generally secrets acid, which is an essential substance in digestive process. This acid will help in breaking down the food during the digestion and when there is excess production of the acid in the stomach, it turns in the condition called as acidity or APD - acid peptic disorder. Generally, there are some protective mechanisms naturally present in the body, in the stomach and the proximal intestines. by Kausik Dutta  [ 2007-11-05 ] So you want to lose some weight. Dieting is typically one of the first resources that we tap into when dealing with being slightly or extremely overweight. You begin to research different diets and realize that there are so many! How do you choose which diet is right for you—and the healthiest way to shed the pounds? by Kausik Dutta  [ 2007-11-05 ] In this day and age, we’re always doing our best to stay fit and be as healthy as we can be. In addition to these two reasonable desires, it’s important for us to maintain a stable and healthy self image. Too often, there are women who go to extremes to make themselves feel attractive. by Katie Monroe [ 2007-11-01 ] Most of us overeat from time to time, and some of us often feel we have eaten more than we should have. Eating a lot of food does not necessarily mean that you have binge eating disorder. by Katie Monroe [ 2007-11-01 ] Most of us overeat from time to time, and some of us often feel we have eaten more than we should have. Eating a lot of food does not necessarily mean that you have binge eating disorder. by Juliet Cohen  [ 2007-09-17 ] Eating disorders are often described as an outward expression of internal emotional pain and confusion. Eating disorders afflict millions of people, thousands of which will die from them yearly. by Mike Rad  [ 2007-09-08 ] There is a number of indispensable supplements when it comes to bodybuilding, but some particular supplements are recommended for bodybuilders – and others are more generic in purpose. by Luc Paquette [ 2007-09-01 ] This article advises to use caution against the
obsessive weight loss mind set in order to avoid
an eating disorder. It also provides tips to lose
weight the healthy way. by Linda Brandy [ 2007-08-19 ] Hemroids explained in detail. Types, symptoms and treatment of hemroids discussed. by tom alter  [ 2007-07-19 ] Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is distress or a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, often followed by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting. by tom alter  [ 2007-07-19 ] Acidity refers to a set of symptoms caused by an imbalance between the acid secreting system of the stomach and proximal intestine and the protective mechanisms that ensure their safety. Acidity is responsible for various symptoms like dyspepsia, heartbu by Roger Federer [ 2007-07-07 ] Meal planning also depends upon several factors like the number of people eating, meal times, special dietary concerns, budget, available foods, and recipes on hand and likes and dislikes of everyone who will be eating. Begin by choosing foods and recipes that you like and know how to prepare well and that fit into everyone’s dietary plans. by Neelima Reddy  [ 2007-06-27 ] Preventing eating disorders can be possible with some preventive measures. Here are five preventive measures that can perform in order to keep eating disorders at bay. by Cailyn Drewon [ 2007-06-26 ] Anorexia Nervosa is a very complex eating disorder/disease that involves both psychological and sociological components which result in the voluntary starvation and exercise stress by an individual. by Cailyn Drewon [ 2007-06-26 ] Psychologists qualify an eating disorder as something of a mental illness that affects a person’s eating habits in such a way that drastically disturbs the physical health of that person. An in-depth analysis by psychologists and psychiatrists list the types of eating disorders as Anorexia Nervosa, Beriberi, Bulimia Nervosa, Hyperphagia, Kleine-Levin Syndrome, Rumination, Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, and Pica. by Cailyn Drewon [ 2007-06-26 ] Anorexia is a very common neuropsychological disorder that has a very high incidence in the young population. Anorexia is not just an eating disorder, it also involves many addictive behaviors and the development of various phobias related to food and being fat. Anorexics develop inaccurate perceptions of their physical appearance and they often see themselves as fat, regardless of how much they actually weigh. |