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Treatment Center Evaluation Finding the Program That’s Right For You Deciding to enter into treatment for help with a significant issue in your life is tough. With programs and treatment centers all across the country, how can you know which is the best option for you, or...
Another blogger on this site posted a video on anorexia and dying. In the video the speaker states that all of us are going to die, so why does a person with anorexia want to speed up the process. She also mentions that a person with anorexia needs to realize that they will never get thin enough...
I was happy to read that the U.S. Fashion industry is following the lead of Spain and Italy in creating standards for models.
There is a quote in the following article that is alarming:
In 1965, the average model weighed 8 percent less than the average woman. Now she weighs 23 percent less,...
I am happy to see that the fashion industry has decided to issue guidelines to designers, aimed at promoting healthier behavior among its models. The guidelines, which fall short of modeling restrictions announced in recent months by fashion show organizers in Madrid and Milan, were introduced...
I read an article that had some interesting statements by Hollywood star Kate Winslet.
She stated that finds the glamorization of ultra-thin "size zero" models and actresses "unbelievably disturbing" and says she keeps magazines featuring such women away from her 6-year-old daughter....
Teen Use of Eating Disorders Web Sites on the Rise
I just read an article on the internet titled Teen Use of Eating Disorders Web Sites on the Rise. The article was in regards to a study about teens with eating disorders and their use of the Internet. This article had some disturbing...
I am sure by now most readers know that I believe the HBO "Thin" Documentary leaves viewers with a wrong perspective on eating disorders. It leaves viewers with the impression there is no hope in overcoming an eating disorder. Which of course is contrary to what I believe. My years of experience...
I read this News Release from Menninger Clinic and thought it would be good to share with our readers.
Christmas cookies and eating disorders in college students
By SooToday.com Staff
SooToday.com
Thursday, November 30, 2006
The holiday season brings out the urge to...
There are those in the Eating Disorder field other than myself, who feel that the HBO documentary falled short in not sharing there are those who have had victory over an eating disorder. Listed below is a partial press release from NEDA.
National Eating Disorders Association
Reacts to HBO...
As any of you know that are reading this blog, our society (beyond just North America) puts an overemphasis on looks, beauty, clothing, etc. This is especially true for women (but it even affects men now).
Look at this study done by Dove (soap company):
90% of all women 15-64 worldwide want...
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