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FitNess California
When I was 16; I dropped out of high school weighing 70 lbs at 5'8" and entered an Inpatient... More
backbones Perth, AU
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Orthorexia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and the Raw Food Diet by Annet v. Patient Expert of a true eating disorder, like anorexia nervosa or bulimia. Do you wish that occasionally... you may have anorexia? If you recognize yourself in these questions, you might have orthorexia. Are you concerned...
Causes And Symptoms Of Anorexia Nervosa by Methods of Healing Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Anorexia nervosa is a food disorder with physical and emotional implications. A person with anorexia has a weight well below the standard, imposing herself very severe limits
How To Cure Anorexia Using Natural Methods by Sonzy Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven Anorexia Nervosa is now days more commonly referred to as Anorexia. Anorexia is an eating... are all the more susceptible to anorexia because of peer pressure to look thin and presentable. This eating disorder...
Similarities and differences between BED and anorexia by Carrie A. Patient ExpertHealth Maven For most people, anorexia nervosa and binge eating seem pretty much as opposite as you can get: one... and anorexia nervosa," a Hungarian psychiatrist looked at differences between AN and obesity. Now, obesity isn...
Is anorexia sexy? Stupi ... by Dr. Sari Shepphird Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Is anorexia sexy? Stupid question, I know. So why is it that a new wave of fashion designers are using the malnutrition that results from anorexia as inspiration for their creations?
Defining Anorexia, Part II by Carrie A. Patient ExpertHealth Maven This part of "Defining Anorexia" is less about, well, defining anorexia... on whether there has been a true increase in the rate of anorexia in the last fifty years. Part of an increase is, no doubt...
100 Questions and Answers about Anorexia Nervosa by Dr. Sari Shepphird Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven I am pleased to announce the release of my new book:   100 Questions and Answers about Anorexia... about Anorexia Nervosa "Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient, a friend, or a relative...
Anorexia's Extreme Methods by Dr. Sari Shepphird Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven You have undoubtedly heard the statistic before; Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Indeed, the premature death rate among people with anorexia is about 12 times higher...
Factors in Anorexia Nervosa by Arielle B. Patient Expert Here's this week's video. This week is "All About Anorexia" and clearly there is a lot to say about this illness. I have a few specific topics in regards to Anorexia Nervosa, and I managed to include...
Eating Disorders – Bulimia Is As Dangerous As Anorexia by Lucy J. Patient Expert Even though anorexia is the most widely recognized of the various different eating disorders... can be just as destructive to a person's health as anorexia is. ...

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Amenorrhea
I've had ammenorhea due to anorexia nervosa. Now when I have my period back, I'd like to lose 3kg (and I'll still have normal BMI) very slowly and in a healthy way (not being anorexic again). But I'm afraid that I'll lose my period again? Is it possible? And why had I lost my period anyway (there...crap

can toddlers have anorexia?
can toddlers have anorexia? Shettecrap

Prozac for treatment of bulimia vs. anorexia
My 18yr old daughter hovers between bulimia (purging daily) and anorexia (binge-purge on healthy foods.)  Bouts of depression preceded her eating disorder one year ago. Would Prozac be right for her, since I read it can be useful for bulimia but not for anorexia? bunnycrap

I am a 26yr old female who has bulimia and anorexia suffering from night sweets
I am a 26 yr old female who has bulimia and anorexia.... For the past 3 weeks I have been suffering from night sweets and have had nightmares to go along w/ this.  Due to my low weight I have not had a period in almost 3 yrs. I have checked my symptom(s) on-line and the thing...crap

ANEMIA?
How would a person get anemia? can someone become anemic from anorexia or bulimia? Robert J. Frascino, M.D. ANEMIA? Hello,This is an HIV information website. Therefore, Ill assume you are HIV...-mediated destruction of red blood cells. 6.Medication toxicities.7.HIV-related malignancies.8.Blood loss.Anorexia and...crap

Anorexia, Bulimia and Depression
Anorexia and bulimia are eating disorders on the increase. Although the conditions are generally... disturbances and the risk of suicide in girls with anorexia is estimated to be 20 times higher than in young people on average.   The treatment of anorexia presents a number of challenges. The focus...crap

loss of apetite
Plse can u tell me from where it comes loss of apetite ? This now has been more than a monthThanks Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. loss of apetite There are many causes of anorexia in our community-- HIV alone can cause loss of appetite as can low testosterone levels, depression or drug side effects. Understanding...crap

eating disorders and employment
I have been struggling with anorexia and bulimia for over 10years; the past 6months I have been doing so much better.My boss at work told me that I need to either go see a therapist and she needs to be in contact with my doctor; it is possible that I could lose my job if I don't comply. In no way has my eating...crap

Get the Lowdown on Anorexia
What is Anorexia?    Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder in which individuals attempt to lose weight through diet control and/or excessive physical activity. These individuals may appear... in anorexia patients as early as the adolescent years and affects multiple bone sites including the spine, hip...crap

Anorexic and Bulimic
Anorexic and Bulimic .I am on Lexapro 20 mg for my depression with HIV and my fixation on my weighcrap