Most eating disorder sufferers have a tendency to view their body inaccurately. This distorted body image issue, the subject of much research and concern, seems to possibly offer an early indication of a possible eating disorder developing in an individual. A joint study from the University of Haifa, Soroka University Medical Center and Achva Academic College provides insight into this through body image drawings.
Have you ever drawn your full body image? Do you believe it accurately reflects your build?
Monday, December 19, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tips for helping boys or men who have an eating disorder
Source: http://www.bostonglobe.com
Encourage them to get help early. The longer you have an eating disorder, the harder it is to treat and the more likely it is for depression and other problems to set in.
Let them know they are not alone. Men in particular may feel isolated by their eating disorder, but they have more company than they realize.
Find a treatment program or support group that’s specifically geared toward men.
Recognize that porn stars, like fashion models, are chosen because their physiques are unusual - and not typical.
Make sure they know that treatment for eating disorders is effective.
...Link to original article here.
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Why is it that men are often thought of as insusceptible to developing eating disorders? How can changing this bias thinking increase awareness of males who may be suffering with an eating disorder?
Encourage them to get help early. The longer you have an eating disorder, the harder it is to treat and the more likely it is for depression and other problems to set in.
Let them know they are not alone. Men in particular may feel isolated by their eating disorder, but they have more company than they realize.
Find a treatment program or support group that’s specifically geared toward men.
Remind them that the goal of advertising is to make people feel poorly about themselves so they will buy products to feel better.
Recognize that porn stars, like fashion models, are chosen because their physiques are unusual - and not typical.
Make sure they know that treatment for eating disorders is effective.
...Link to original article here.
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Why is it that men are often thought of as insusceptible to developing eating disorders? How can changing this bias thinking increase awareness of males who may be suffering with an eating disorder?
Friday, October 21, 2011
How to Address an Eating Disorder
GET UPDATES FROM Gabrielle Bernstein
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.comI spent decades suffering from an eating disorder. I was a binge eater. After each binge, I'd spend hours in the gym trying to burn off the calories I'd consumed. Through my spirit junkie path and a lot of self-love, I'm happy to say I've overcome this addiction. There is hope and help.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with an eating disorder, then this interview will be a powerful guide. I'm thrilled to introduce you to my dear friend and psychotherapist Tracy Goodman. Not only is Tracy an incredible eating disorder specialist, but she's also experienced her own recovery first hand. She is a true power of example for us all.
...Read the interview here.
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Eating Disorders are often the result of an underlying issue that is addressed in treatment. What is the importance of understanding the root of an eating disorder and treating it?
Friday, October 14, 2011
A Parent’s Guide to Defeating Eating Disorders
By Liz Lockhart
Source: http://www.mentalhealthy.co.uk
A recently published book called ‘A Parent’s Guide to Defeating Eating Disorders’ provides much needed information for parents who are faced with the bewildering world of a child’s eating disorder.
“Parents are simply invaluable in recovery” say the authors Boachie and Jasper. How do you reach out to your child when they have a serious, life threatening illness that even medical professionals struggle to understand? How do you help when it can be hard to convince your son or daughter that you are on their side? The first step must be finding some way of putting the problem into words that everyone can understand, and for an illness as complex as eating disorders this is never easy.
...Continue reading here.
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If your child is in recovery for an eating disorder, what can you share from your journey and experiences that may encourage other parents who are going through a similar situation?
Source: http://www.mentalhealthy.co.uk
A recently published book called ‘A Parent’s Guide to Defeating Eating Disorders’ provides much needed information for parents who are faced with the bewildering world of a child’s eating disorder.
“Parents are simply invaluable in recovery” say the authors Boachie and Jasper. How do you reach out to your child when they have a serious, life threatening illness that even medical professionals struggle to understand? How do you help when it can be hard to convince your son or daughter that you are on their side? The first step must be finding some way of putting the problem into words that everyone can understand, and for an illness as complex as eating disorders this is never easy.
...Continue reading here.
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If your child is in recovery for an eating disorder, what can you share from your journey and experiences that may encourage other parents who are going through a similar situation?
Monday, September 26, 2011
PA seniors sponsoring ‘I Am Beautiful’ charity game
Source: www.timesleader.com
Second annual event to be held October 2 against WA
Pittston Area National Honor Society seniors Mallory Yozwiak and Gabrielle Vaxmonsky will sponsor the second annual "I Am Beautiful" Charity field hockey game on Sunday, October 2 at 2 p.m. at the Bucky Harris Athletic Complex in Hughestown. Proceeds of the game will benefit eating disorder awareness in local communities and schools.
After last year’s inaugural game, the girls raised over $2,000 for eating disorder awareness. The money was donated to the Hershey Medical Center Eating Disorder Program, the National Eating Disorder Awareness Organization and the Ronald McDonald House.
...Continue reading here.
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What is something you can do today to advocate for eating disorder awareness?
Monday, September 19, 2011
Family meals have positive effect on teenagers
Source: www.monstersandcritics.com
Berlin - Family meals can have a positive effect on the nutritional habits of youngsters, according to a study of 180,000 young people conducted by the University of Illinois.
Evaluating the study, German paediatricians said that adolescents who ate with their parents at least three times a week were on average 12 per cent less likely to suffer from being overweight or obese than those who did not join family meals.
...Continue reading here.
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Many studies have revealed the positive impact that family meals can have on children and teens, particularly as it has shown to help in the prevention of eating disordered behaviors. How can you begin making family meals a routine part of your lives?
Berlin - Family meals can have a positive effect on the nutritional habits of youngsters, according to a study of 180,000 young people conducted by the University of Illinois.
Evaluating the study, German paediatricians said that adolescents who ate with their parents at least three times a week were on average 12 per cent less likely to suffer from being overweight or obese than those who did not join family meals.
...Continue reading here.
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Many studies have revealed the positive impact that family meals can have on children and teens, particularly as it has shown to help in the prevention of eating disordered behaviors. How can you begin making family meals a routine part of your lives?
Friday, September 16, 2011
Eating disorders among teens also can be troubling to boys
BY SHERA KAFKA
Source: www.stltoday.comEating disorders are commonly thought of as a "girls only" problem. Yet some experts have become increasingly concerned about boys — particularly adolescent boys — who are at risk for unhealthy eating patterns, or who have eating disorders.
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