Your Eating Disorder Can Have Long-Term Consequences On Your Thyroid
Energy is not just something we need to keep our computers and smartphones charged.
Eating Disorders
Why Eating Disorders Cause Amenorrhea (and Why That's Bad for You)
From puberty to menopause, females are expected to menstruate unless they are pregnant or nursing.
Treatment
Think You Have an Eating Disorder? This Is How To Talk To Your Doctor About Your Eating Disorder
Eating disorders might be hard to talk about, or even to admit to yourself.
Treatment
The Dangers of Taking Wellbutrin If You Are Bulimic
There is growing evidence that the combination of specific antidepressant usage and targeted psychotherapy can be an effective treatment for bulimia nervosa.
Complications
Causes of Seizures for People with Eating Disorders
Eating disorders place a tremendous amount of stress on the body, often resulting in unexpected side effects.
Causes
Here's Why Carbohydrate Restrictive Diets Can Be Problematic
Carbohydrates make up the sugars, starches, and fibers in grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products.
Bulimia
Bulimia Can Cause Parotid Gland Enlargement
Bulimia nervosa is a debilitating eating disorder marked by an obsession with weight loss and compulsive bingeing and purging behaviors.
Causes
Extreme Fatigue After Eating When You Have An Eating Disorder - Here's Why
Extreme fatigue after eating is a commonly reported side effect for people who have or are recovering from an eating disorder.
Anorexia
What Does A Day In The Life Of An Anorexic Look Like?
According to existing research, anorexia nervosa affects about 0.5 percent of young women (anorexia nervosa is very rare in men) in the U.S.
Bulimia
Blood Tests May Help Detect Bulimia But Are Not Fool-Proof
Bulimia is a serious eating disorder that usually (but not always) involves binging and purging.