#eating-disorders
#eating-disorders

I had fantasies about how it would eventually serve me': my struggle with disordered eating

The author's struggle with food rules intensified during the pandemic, revealing deeper anxieties and societal pressures surrounding body image and dieting.

Parenting

fromTODAY.com

6 things parents don't know about eating disorders (but should)

Eating disorders affect children and teens of all body types, not just those visibly underweight.

Law

fromAbove the Law

FYI, Lawyers: It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week - Above the Law

Eating disorders affect males significantly, with bulimia affecting up to 30%, leading to serious mental health challenges.

Wellness

fromWhoWhatWear

30 Days of Testing Later, Sakara's New Line of Supplements Has Become My Best-Kept Beauty Secret

Health and wellness can significantly influence recovery from issues like eating disorders, as shown by the author's journey through nutrition.

UK news

fromwww.bbc.com

Most areas cut eating-disorder help for under-18s

Cuts to specialist eating-disorder services for children in England could worsen outcomes and accessibility for those in need.

Mental health

fromenglish.elpais.com

Guilt, shame and fear of gaining weight: The emotional toll that comes from compulsive eating

Binge Eating Disorder deeply impacts emotional well-being and body image, but treatment exists through a multidisciplinary approach.

Mental health

I had fantasies about how it would eventually serve me': my struggle with disordered eating

The author's struggle with food rules intensified during the pandemic, revealing deeper anxieties and societal pressures surrounding body image and dieting.

Parenting

fromTODAY.com

6 things parents don't know about eating disorders (but should)

Eating disorders affect children and teens of all body types, not just those visibly underweight.

Law

fromAbove the Law

FYI, Lawyers: It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week - Above the Law

Eating disorders affect males significantly, with bulimia affecting up to 30%, leading to serious mental health challenges.

Wellness

fromWhoWhatWear

30 Days of Testing Later, Sakara's New Line of Supplements Has Become My Best-Kept Beauty Secret

Health and wellness can significantly influence recovery from issues like eating disorders, as shown by the author's journey through nutrition.

UK news

fromwww.bbc.com

Most areas cut eating-disorder help for under-18s

Cuts to specialist eating-disorder services for children in England could worsen outcomes and accessibility for those in need.

more#mental-health

1 week ago

SF food

How One Bad Bite Can Ruin a Food Forever

Recent research reveals brain cells tag foods associated with sickness, aiding memory of food poisoning, which could help anxiety around eating.

Teen boys are going to extreme lengths to be 'skinny like Timothee Chalamet' - and parents are worried

Teenage boys are increasingly dieting, influenced by social media and changing ideals of masculinity.

4 months ago

Wellness

I Don't Compliment People On Weight Loss, And Here's Why You Shouldn't Either

Recovery from an eating disorder involves unlearning societal pressures about body image and redefining the conversation around weight loss.

3 weeks ago

Mental health

Ozempic is hailed as a miracle drug. But how does it affect people with eating disorders?

Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs have reignited thinness culture, leading to potential risks for individuals prone to eating disorders.

Wellness

When the Shoe Fits, Wear It: Understanding Body Weight Set Point

Your natural weight is influenced by genetics and unique to each individual.

Forcing your body to an unnatural weight can cause harm.

Weight restoration is about nourishing the body during recovery.

Self-acceptance of your natural weight range promotes overall health.

Digital life

10 Celebrities Who Prove That Diet Culture Is Still Alive

Diet culture continues to promote thinness as a standard of health and virtue despite the evolving language around wellness.

Exercise

Eilish McColgan numb' to body-shaming social media comments

Eilish McColgan emphasizes the dangers of body shaming and misconceptions related to eating disorders for athletes, asserting that she's healthy regardless of her body shape.

Exercise

fromNew York Post

1 week ago

Teen boys are going to extreme lengths to be 'skinny like Timothee Chalamet' - and parents are worried

Teenage boys are increasingly dieting, influenced by social media and changing ideals of masculinity.

4 months ago

Wellness

I Don't Compliment People On Weight Loss, And Here's Why You Shouldn't Either

Recovery from an eating disorder involves unlearning societal pressures about body image and redefining the conversation around weight loss.

3 weeks ago

Mental health

Ozempic is hailed as a miracle drug. But how does it affect people with eating disorders?

Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs have reignited thinness culture, leading to potential risks for individuals prone to eating disorders.

Wellness

When the Shoe Fits, Wear It: Understanding Body Weight Set Point

Your natural weight is influenced by genetics and unique to each individual.

Forcing your body to an unnatural weight can cause harm.

Weight restoration is about nourishing the body during recovery.

Self-acceptance of your natural weight range promotes overall health.

Digital life

10 Celebrities Who Prove That Diet Culture Is Still Alive

Diet culture continues to promote thinness as a standard of health and virtue despite the evolving language around wellness.

Exercise

Eilish McColgan numb' to body-shaming social media comments

Eilish McColgan emphasizes the dangers of body shaming and misconceptions related to eating disorders for athletes, asserting that she's healthy regardless of her body shape.

Is It Time for a Paradigm Shift in Eating Disorder Treatment?

Weight stigma counteraction may inadvertently harm some clients' health.

Rethinking eating disorders through metabolic injury encourages a different treatment perspective.

The 'all foods fit' model often fails to support clients with unique challenges.

Creating safe spaces is essential for effective healing in diverse populations.

Mindfulness

fromTiny Buddha

The Secret to Changing Your Relationship with Food - Tiny Buddha

Struggling with food and body image leads to a complex relationship with eating, influenced by trauma and societal expectations.

Mindfulness

Stress Eating and the Microbiome

Stress eating disrupts the gut microbiome, influencing emotional and psychological states related to eating behaviors.

fromwww.npr.org

fromwww.independent.co.uk

US news

Not too hard, not too soft, rotting fruit is just right - for fruit fly maggots

Food texture is as significant as taste in influencing preferences, as shown in fruit fly maggots.

UK news

Dancer settles body shaming' legal case against Royal Ballet School

The first legal settlement for body shaming in ballet highlights the serious consequences of such behavior and emphasizes the need for systemic change.

Marketing

These Nutritionists Are Calling Out TikTok Recipes That Are Actually Terrible For Your Body (And Mind)

Steeping lettuce in tea for sleep lacks scientific evidence and reflects a problematic relationship with food influenced by social media trends.

#parenting

fromScary Mommy

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

A Recent Study Says That Using Food As A Reward May Lead To Emotional Overeating In Kids

Parents should avoid using food as a bribery tool as it may lead to unhealthy emotional eating habits in children.

Health

Overcoming Delays in Seeking Eating Disorder Help

Parents are increasingly the first to notice eating disorder symptoms in children due to increased awareness.

Understanding eating disorders helps parents provide better support and seek timely professional treatment.

fromScary Mommy

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

A Recent Study Says That Using Food As A Reward May Lead To Emotional Overeating In Kids

Parents should avoid using food as a bribery tool as it may lead to unhealthy emotional eating habits in children.

Health

Overcoming Delays in Seeking Eating Disorder Help

Parents are increasingly the first to notice eating disorder symptoms in children due to increased awareness.

Understanding eating disorders helps parents provide better support and seek timely professional treatment.

Eating Disorders and Sleep: What Goes Wrong

Impaired sleep significantly affects those with eating disorders, worsening both conditions.

#memoir

6 months ago

Writing

New Study Asks the Question: Should This Book Be Published?

The author reflects on the potential harm of their anorexia recovery memoir and chooses to conduct research before publication.

fromwww.npr.org

Writing

'I think of my body as a teacher,' says Marine who struggled with disordered eating

Bailey Williams' memoir reveals the struggles of women in the Marine Corps, focusing on themes of eating disorders and gender discrimination.

6 months ago

Writing

New Study Asks the Question: Should This Book Be Published?

The author reflects on the potential harm of their anorexia recovery memoir and chooses to conduct research before publication.

fromwww.npr.org

fromCalm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

Writing

'I think of my body as a teacher,' says Marine who struggled with disordered eating

Bailey Williams' memoir reveals the struggles of women in the Marine Corps, focusing on themes of eating disorders and gender discrimination.

more#memoir

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Mental health

Deipnophobia: Is Fear Of Eating In Front Of Others Real?

Deipnophobia, the fear of eating in front of others, can significantly impair personal and professional relationships.

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 months ago

Can Drugs Like Ozempic Treat the Most Common Eating Disorder?

Ozempic may help treat binge eating disorder by reducing appetite and controlling binge impulses, though evidence thus far is mostly anecdotal.

fromScienceDaily

7 months ago

Health

Sport-related stress may affect whether college athletes eat enough calories

High stress from collegiate sports can lead to unhealthy eating attitudes and nutrient deficiencies, particularly in the most intense periods of the season.

Medicine

Eating Disorders Are Not Just a Rich White Girl Disease

Sofia's struggle highlights the difficulties immigrant families face in accessing appropriate treatment for eating disorders due to cultural and language barriers.

Education

fromThe Atlantic