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Thursday, 11 December 2014 13:00
Are You a Food Addict? How to Evaluate Your Eating Habits
An increasing number of scientific studies suggest that food, like drugs or alcohol, can have addictive qualities.
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HER
Tuesday, 04 November 2014 12:00
Female Athlete Triad: Is Your Young Athlete at Risk?
The Female Athlete Triad is a health concern for active women and girls who are driven to excel in sports.
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Train Your Body
Thursday, 30 October 2014 13:45
Why Eating Disorders & Addiction Are Inseparable
Research suggests that 50 percent of people who have an eating disorder are also abusing alcohol or drugs.
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HER
Wednesday, 29 October 2014 11:00
What Addiction Truly Means & How to Overcome It
You hear the words "addiction," "rehab," and "relapse." But, what does it mean to truly be addicted to something?
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 25 September 2014 13:22
Pinot or Pasta? The Drunkorexia Eating Disorder
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HER
Wednesday, 10 September 2014 11:00
Food & Fashion: Will They Ever Mix?
Who better to talk about what goes on behind the scenes in the fashion world than superstar supermodel, Carol Alt?
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 21 August 2014 13:00
Can an Obsession with Healthy Eating Become Unhealthy?
The National Eating Disorders Association defines "orthorexia nervosa" as a fixation on righteous eating.
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HER
Thursday, 10 July 2014 11:22
Why Women Strive to Look Thinner than "Normal"
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HER
Wednesday, 02 July 2014 11:45
Healthy Eating & Your Kids: Stay Positive
Kids don't always make the best choices when it comes to food. So, how can you help your kids eat healthier without setting unrealistic expectations?
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 04 June 2014 12:33
Disordered Eating: Think Your Children Are Immune?
Concerns about being overweight begin as early as preschool, and the drive for thinness intensifies with age.
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:45
Binge Eating: 4 Dangerous Myths
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HER
Thursday, 15 May 2014 11:33
4 Ways to STOP Binge Eating
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HER
Thursday, 01 May 2014 11:33
How to Prevent Childhood Eating Disorders
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HER
Thursday, 01 May 2014 11:00
Obesity: The Psychological Effects
Obesity can trigger psychological disorders including mental illness, depression, distorted body image and low self-esteem.
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HER
Thursday, 03 April 2014 13:45
Pregorexia: The Pregnancy Eating Disorder
Pregnancy should be a beautiful, happy time in your life; but it can also trigger disordered eating habits.
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HER
Monday, 03 February 2014 12:33
Men & Eating Disorders: It’s a Guy Thing Too
Despite growing awareness about eating disorders, in recent years these disorders have been on the rise in men.
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Staying Well
Monday, 06 January 2014 12:22
Loving Yourself is Better for Your Health
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Staying Well
Friday, 13 December 2013 12:18
My Eating Disorder: Lover, Best Friend, Tormenter
You're back! Glad to know I didn't scare you away with Part 1 of my turmoil and trouble with ED. And if you're joining me for the first time, ED = Eating Disorder, not Erectile Dysfunction... I'll save that topic for the experts (see Part 1 of the blog here).
When I last left you, I was talking about all the ways an eating disorder can envelop you, taking you to the deepest, darkest places of your soul. It's a sickness – and it really IS a sickness, mentally and physically – that seeps into every pore of your being. It becomes the absolute most important thing in your life and does not care who (or what) is sacrificed in the process whether it's friends or family members... or husbands, marriages.
A positive? You get really good at math. In the good old days of my eating disorder, I was constantly calculating calories consumed vs. calories burned in my mind, figuring out just how many hours of exercise I would need to burn off that apple I had for dinner. To be honest, I still do this to some extent; I'm just eating a more "acceptable" amount of food.
An eating disorder never gives you a rest. It consumes every second, every minute of your day, from the moment you wake until you fall asleep. I even dream about it.
When I last left you, I was talking about all the ways an eating disorder can envelop you, taking you to the deepest, darkest places of your soul. It's a sickness – and it really IS a sickness, mentally and physically – that seeps into every pore of your being. It becomes the absolute most important thing in your life and does not care who (or what) is sacrificed in the process whether it's friends or family members... or husbands, marriages.
A positive? You get really good at math. In the good old days of my eating disorder, I was constantly calculating calories consumed vs. calories burned in my mind, figuring out just how many hours of exercise I would need to burn off that apple I had for dinner. To be honest, I still do this to some extent; I'm just eating a more "acceptable" amount of food.
An eating disorder never gives you a rest. It consumes every second, every minute of your day, from the moment you wake until you fall asleep. I even dream about it.
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 09 December 2013 22:32
My Empty Plate: The Best Meal an Eating Disorder Can Buy
I was going to wait until "Eating Disorder Awareness Month" came around to write this blog, but the truth is we should be "aware" of eating disorders every single day.
If you've never been affected by an eating disorder, or you have never known anyone with an eating disorder, you may be thinking, "So what? What do I care? There's a whole month devoted to people who want to be skinny???" For those of us who DO suffer, most of us would probably answer: we honestly hope you don't care.
Contrary to some beliefs, eating disorders – and the physical symptoms that often follow – are NOT always a way to garner attention. In fact, many people suffering from an eating disorder would rather you just leave them and their eating habits (or in some cases, non-eating habits) alone.
My family and some of my friends (the ones I trust) have come to accept this about me. They know I will not be partaking in family or holiday dinners. I will gladly invite people out to eat, but I will not eat with them. My mom has learned to simply not set a plate for me. I'm not offended; I actually love this about her. My husband knows I will never join him in ordering at dinner. He "eats for two," as I often explain it. And I love him for it as well. The servers at our favorite restaurant know that I may take something to-go, but I will never eat in the confines of the establishment.
Weird? Yes. But bear with me a bit.
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 12:45
Disordered Eating in Children & Teens
The drive to be thin can start very young. Don't let your child become a disordered eating statistic.
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Healthy Children
Monday, 11 November 2013 12:33
Science of Binge Eating: Why You Can’t Stop
You have self-control over your impulses but still find yourself coming out of multiple food hangovers. Why does this keep happening?
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Staying Well
Friday, 13 September 2013 10:22
Fighting the Childohood Obesity Epidemic
The CDC estimates more than one-third of children and adolescents are considered overweight or obese. Is your child one of them?
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Monday, 26 August 2013 12:45
How to Conquer Emotional Eating
Experts estimate that 75% of overeating is due to emotions. It is a huge barrier to weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.
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Staying Well
Monday, 26 August 2013 12:00
Are You Almost Anorexic?
One in 10 teenage girls and 1 in 20 adults display symptoms of an eating disorder, but never get help. Why? And might someone you love be at risk?
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Staying Well
Tuesday, 23 July 2013 12:33
Female Athlete Triad: A Serious Health Problem
Female Athlete Triad is a serious health issue that involves disordered eating, low bone mass, and cessation of the menstrual cycle.
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Train Your Body
Monday, 22 April 2013 12:33
Brian Cuban Shares His Eating Disorder Struggle
Are male eating disorders a silent epidemic? Many men, including Mark Cuban's brother, suffer. Research says he is not alone.
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Staying Well
Monday, 01 April 2013 12:11
The Four-Week Plan for Optimal Hormonal Health
The plan that can bring you dramatic results, improve your hormonal health and provide relief from symptoms.
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Staying Well
Monday, 25 February 2013 12:33
The Powerful Pressure to Be Thin
If there were more realistic images of women in the media and fashion industries, we could drop our obsession with thin bodies.
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Staying Well