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Bulimia Be Gone! Start Eating Right Again! By : Stephen Lau Bulimia is an eating disorder due to distorted perception of one's physical size and shape, resulting from abnormal eating behavior and unhealthy food relationship over time. It is a complex mental illness that requires confrontation or intervention on the part of loved ones or family members to effectuate recovery through appropriate eating disorder programs. The Greatest Reason In The World For Alcohol Treatment Centres By : Ras Reed Alcoholism is one of the major snags facing numerous people all over the world and millions of Americans in particular. What many victims of alcoholism don�t grasp is that alcohol does them more harm than good. They entered into it ignorantly under the justification that it will help solve their snags. In this delirium, they press on to relish it and turn deaf ear to all demands to stop. Many victims of alcoholism have lost a lot in their bid to obtain solution to snags facing them. If you or a loved one is competing with this trouble, there is hope. In other words, you must not stop the drive against alcoholism. And you can only win the drive if you press on to master all there is to know out there about getting off alcoholism. Information is the solution. Beating an Addiction By : Mario The 4 stages of addiction come in to play mainly when you try to change an eating habit or anything that is self medicated. Food is the The Greatest Reason In The World To Attend Drug Rehab Centers By : Ras Tred Taking a victim off drugs is not trouble-free. Hence, you ought to get the victim to attend a well-pleasing and trusted drug rehab retreat and center. Much as the drug addicts or family members want him or her get off the addiction, he or she can't help it. This is why the assistance of experts which is only accessible at rehab centers is needed. You need to understand that the addict can�t do it unaided. Neither can you the family members. Try as much as you can, you and other family members don�t have the requisite training to help an addict gets off drugs or alcoholism. Is Barbie-Doll-Like Look the Ideal Look? Root Cause of Bulimia By : Ksana Vera Bulimia is not simply a psychological disorder; there is a biological and physiological factor too playing a role. The secret to fighting bulimia, therefore, lies in slowly triggering your body to produce higher levels of serotonin.A serotonin-friendly diet plan should therefore incorporate foods that supply these nutrients in plenty. Interventions or, What's a Family to Do? By : Edward Wilson As alcohol intrudes into a family, how can we respond? What's effective and what isn't? Alcohol Abuse Treatment - Inpatient or Out-Patient? By : Edward Wilson Considering rehab and don't know what form will be most effective? Most practical? Here's an answer with what factors to consider. Changing Alcoholic Behaviors For Good By : Edward Wilson It isn't necessary to sign up for permanent "recovery" and endless meetings in order to end, or moderate, alcohol abuse. Stopping Bulimia is Far From Easy! By : Ksana Vera People who suffer from bulimia crave flavors that their bodies associate with certain nutrients; the lack of satiation when their stomach fills only highlights that these nutrients are not being absorbed. To attempt to balance this out, more and more naturalists and herbalists are recommending natural vitamin therapy How to Identify and Overcome Addictions By : When we are addicted to someone or something, it means we behave like a slave because we allow the person or strong habit to control us. It is what we do in excess in order to avoid our painful feelings (hurt, anger, fear, loneliness, emptiness, etc.). Therefore, addictions are often the symptoms and not the causes of our troubles. Identify your addictions and overcome them so that you can live a happier, healthier life. An Introduction To Eating Disorders By : Simone Butler Eating disorders are one of those groups of illnesses which aren't always taken too seriously by the uninformed. The truth is that they can be devastating to the sufferer, both physically and mentally. Find out more so that you can recognize a problem before it gets out of hand. Symptoms And Diagnosis Of Anorexia, Bulimia And Binge Eating By : Gerd C. Pacher Eating disorders are harmful. They can cause malnutrition, malfunction of the organs and even lead to death. Today different eating orders are known and described but there is still much more research needed. Here is how the most common eating disorders are diagnosed. Can Your Diet Cause An Eating Disorder Like Anorexia? By : Gerd C. Pacher Almost everybody has tried a diet in his life. A diet is nothing else than a change in what and how we eat. Did you ever think of eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia when you made a diet? How to Respond to Stress And Binge Eating By : Glenn Freiboth How to react to stress and stop binge eating in stressful situations. Seven Ways You'll Feel The Effects Of Alcohol By : Eileen Gravelle As you get older the effects of alcohol get more difficult to take. You may feel you can't drink like you did when you were younger - and you'd be right. Is your body trying to tell you something? Take a look at our list of the seven things you need to know about the effect of alcohol on your body. Binge Drinking In Texas Is Not Responsible By : Melih Oztalay Even though alcohol consumption is legal for individuals in Dallas, Houston or anywhere in Texas who are 21 or over, it should be remembered that alcohol is still a harmful, dangerous drug. Hair Pulling is a Cultural "Dis-ease" By : Abby Rohrer Many professionals committed to helping hair pullers stop trichotillomania try to end it with medications, hypnotherapy, squeeze toys, or counseling. These can sometimes slow down the problem, but rarely end it for good. In fact, some methods may channel the "hair pulling need" into another addictive behavior. Finding the Right Support To End Trichotillomania By : Abby Rohrer To end compulsive hair pulling, you'll need to understand how important building the right support system can be. A new tool to help you recover from pain pill addiction: Are you addicted? By : Jeffrey T Junig Millions of people become addicted to pain pills through no fault of their own. In their rush to see more patients, doctors take the easy path of prescribing pain medicine, often inappropriately, and then blame the patient when inevitable tolerance and dependence develop. Now there is a breakthrough treatment to help those addicted to pain pills. Are Eating Disorders Related To Bad Habits (Part 1)? By : Keith Crovatt Many eating disorders can be controlled by altering a long standing habit. Many diets and weight loss programs fail to address the relationship of ingrained habits and therefore are doomed from the start. Hair Pulling is A Creative Way to Cope By : Abby Rohrer Trichotillomania, also known as compulsive hair pulling, is a disorder that causes people to pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or other parts of the body. For up to fifteen million Americans, it's a way to cope with life difficulties and uncomfortable feelings and beliefs. The Growth And Power Of Appetite By : John Pawlett One fact attendant on habitual drinking stands out so prominently that none can call it in question. Beyond Sobriety By : Congratulations! Now that you are sober, you have released yourself from the bonds of your addiction. Now learn how you can take control of your life and live healthy and happy. Ancient Wisdom Critical in Recovery from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction By : Carl-Peter Lehmann Can the secret to successfully recovering from addictive illnesses like alcoholism and drug addiction involve ancient, timeless practices that have literally been sitting under our very noses all this time? Breaking the Sugar Addiction: 16 Tips By : Jamie Jefferson It seems as though added sugar is in everything these days. Learn why too much sugar is bad, how much is too much, and what you can do about it. Are You Giving Too Much? Maybe It's Your Turn to Start Receiving! By : Amirah Hall Compulsive giving is an energy or power-grab. This article gives tell-tale signs of compulsive giving and what to do about it. Getting Help Through an Eating Disorder Program By : Eddie Lamb People with eating disorders can go both ways. That is eating too much or too little and in either case, they threaten their health. The National Institute of Mental Health has compiled eating disorder facts within three main illnesses. Alcohol Addiction: Do Not Overlook This Fatal Addiction By : Colin Pike At the end of the 18th century, doctors from England and Germany considered for the first time alcohol addiction as a disease and described it in such a manner. Eating Disorder Dangers - You Can Be Too Thin By : Kathryn Lively Thin does not always mean healthy, especially if you use unorthodox methods of becoming thing. Learn about eating disorders and their dangers. Is Food Your Substance? By : Ada Gimlan Everyone is familiar with drug and alcohol addiction, but what about food. Is it possible that food can be an addictive substance too? Yes, but the trick is that you can not stop eating. So what do you do? Pairing Generic Faith With Compulsive Overeating Can Bring About A Viable Approach To Food Addiction By : Luise Volta A movement is afoot, and apparently working for many, that involves having Faith that passing on a treat will not be fatal. A Recovery Solution For Alcoholics And Addicts By : Gary Tooth There is most definitely a solution to those that reach out for help. Unfortunately, most addicts need to hit rock bottom before they throw in the towel. It isn't until they become as desperate as only the dying can be that they admit to themselves the nature of their malady. Drug Detox Treatment By : Sandra Kim Leong Different kinds of drug detox treatment are available these days. Find out what they are in this article to getting rid of drugs from your body! Drug Rehab-A Family's Help Can Make The Difference By : Brooke Hayles Drug addiction is no doubt very devastating for the family. A person close to the addict may even try using drugs to escape from the situation. To deal with this harsh situation, the family members must seek counseling and try seeking advice that could be helpful. The families must be made aware that their support is essential during the process of drug rehab. There's No Mountain Too High By : Diana Burg I drank for twenty years alcoholically. During the last seven years of that time, I "sped my bottom" by adding prescription drugs, mostly diet pills and Valium, but some street drugs too. I had a Mount Everest of problems. The Joy of the Lord By : Diana Burg No one could have been more amazed than this devout atheist when I was first in AA and discovered through the exercises discussed in the book Getting to Know God, that there was a God, a good God, a loving God, even a joyful God. Cocaine Addiction - Overcoming the Powder By : Barney Garcia Cocaine is a powerful stimulant with highly addictive properties that effect the brain directly. Cocaine is usually found in a white, crystalline powder, known as coke, blow, snow and other street names. America's Secret Addiction By : Virginia Bola We hang on every word about the recovery and relapse of our celebrities but the most widespread, self-destructive, dangerous addiction afflicting America is never discussed: FOOD. Drug Addiction - Uncontrollable Repetition Of A Behavior By : Barney Garcia Drug addiction is an uncontrollable compulsion to repeat a behavior that is regardless of its negative consequences. A person who gets addicted to drug is called an addict. There are three types of drug addiction: Understanding Drug And Alcohol Rehabilitation By : John Morris For many years, when people thought of alcohol and drug rehab, the image that almost immediately came to mind was most likely a group of people, sitting in a circle in folding chairs in a big vacant room... Binge Eating Disorder - An Act Of Overeating By : Kevin Pederson Most of us do overeat and that should not be a concern. But once the eating gets out of control then it is sign to worry. Binge eating disorder is a condition which has newly come into the limelight as many people including kids are affected by it. Sober Living By : John Jablonski Sober living is, quite simply, a choice to live free from addictions. However, the reasons that a person chooses sober living are far from simple. Everyone has their own different experiences that have led them to decide that sober living is the way forward for them. Food Addiction--User; Not Consumer By : David Greenwalt Just as tobacco and alcohol producers know their product creates addicts (users) junk-food producers create food products that also create addicts (users). This article provides insightful commentary on the difference between a User and a regular product Consumer. Consequences of Eating Disorders Anorexia or Bulimia By : James Hunt Eating disorders are very serious problems that continue to afflict millions of people across the world. Typically, a person either suffers from anorexia... Treatment Options for the Alcoholic By : Heather Colman Alcoholism is a powerful craving for alcohol which often results in the compulsive consumption of alcohol. The cause of this craving is heavily debated, but the most popular beliefs are that it is a chemical or nutrional imbalance, a genetic predisposition, a neurological effect caused by runaway learning mechanisms or an inability to curb one's own desire for enjoyment. Getting Rid Of Alcohol Problem By : Kevin Pederson Alcohol addiction is a very common phenomenon. It helps in lowering your inhibition and relaxing each and every part of your body. The constant need to consume alcohol would be termed as alcoholism. Drug and Alcohol Rehabs - The Gateway To A New Life By : Isabel Baldry Addiction can takes on many forms; food, shopping, surfing the net, gambling, sex and much more. But the most severe addictions of all are those of drugs and alcohol - with their obvious life-threatening consequences. Does addiction and alcoholism have a cure? No, there is no cure - but there is a treatment - rehabilitation. Emotional Eating - the Dangers and Solutions By : Nicky Pilkington Food is a source of nourishment and energy. Without food we would not be able to perform our daily activities. Our muscles would wither, our nervous system would fail. We all need food. However, food also has another role in our lives - a role of comfort and entertainment. Culturally and instinctively we prepare and serve foods to comfort those who have experienced loss, to celebrate joy or to show friendship and love. Getting Help For Your Partner who deals with OCD By : Stanley Popovich What can you do if your partner struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? It can be tough for your partner to have to experience obsessive thoughts that are intrusive, scary, and difficult to manage. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their OCD and their obsessive thoughts. Prescription Drug Addiction By : Timothy Rea Prescription drug addiction is on the rise. Many people fall victim to this drug addiction and fail to recognize the signs and symptoms. Contracting Alcoholism and Drug Treatment for Employees By : Ian Koch Because of alcohol's availability and consumption, many people find that one drink can lead to another, and other, and eventually to addiction. The first concern for many is how it will affect their job if an employer finds out. Alcoholism - A Life Sucker! By : Kevin Pederson Alcoholism is a very fatal disease. Many may not even consider it a disease, which can be seen as ignorance. This addiction towards alcohol has a very old relationship with humans. Some of these variations in alcohol are so exotic that they were exported by kings and queens to quench their thirst.

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