Eating disorders, like bulimia, can happen to anyone. Most of the time it occurs in individuals who are desperate to get thin and stay thin. This eating disorder is characterized by a loss of control when it comes to eating. Binging and purging is the general cycle. If you’re aware not aware of the bulimia…
An eating disorder typically develops as a means of coping with issues that are triggered in one’s life, usually in childhood years. Before describing the most common causes of eating disorders, it’s important to first identify common types of eating disorders. Types of Eating Disorders The most common form of eating disorder is compulsive eating…
Alcohol addiction is a pervasive problem in the United States today. Unfortunately, it can be a difficult addiction to treat because alcohol is legal, and it’s everywhere. If you think that you or someone you know may have an alcoholism problem, here are some symptoms to keep an eye out for. The Symptoms of Alcohol…
Playboy magazine decided to stop displaying naked women in their magazines because anyone can access such photo and images through the internet. Throughout the Western world today, you can find virtually anything you want, effortlessly and anonymously, including porn. With 1 out of 8 online searches geared towards porn and with an estimated 40 million…
The Prevalence Of Painkiller Addiction Things like alcohol and illicit drugs are usually what people think about when they hear the term addiction. However, many people have a painkiller addiction. In fact, it’s estimated that 1.7 million people who are over the age of 12 have abused painkillers. One survey showed that 57% of people…
People who suffer from the eating disorder, bulimia go through periods of eating large amounts of food. Then, using unhealthy methods, they try to lose the weight gained from the excess food consumption. Individuals with this disorder purge the calories they consume in several ways, such as: Vomiting Fasting Enemas or laxatives Diuretics Excessive exercising…
The Nelson Method doesn’t focus on specific addictions and obsessions, but instead addresses the underlying causes so that it’s possible to no longer have to struggle with any form of negative habit. There is no other program designed to do this. Roy Nelson is not a doctor and will therefore work with your medical advisor…
We are honored to be hosting a special event to support and educate our community on the topic of eating disorders and food addiction. For those of you who are in the LA area, we invite you to join us for our “Lunch & Learn” on April 1st in Beverly Hills. We certainly hope to…
Everyone has to deal with stress at work. Personality conflicts, the pressure of deadlines, hostile work environments, increasing workloads, and poor work conditions can all contribute to stress at work. If you’re like most people, you may not know how to cope with stress at work in an appropriate way. According to the American Psychological…
Nobody wants to believe that they need help with addiction. The truth is that if you have already found yourself asking, “do I have a problem?” you most likely already do. If that is the case, you should not wait to start looking for addiction treatment options. Someone who isn’t addicted rarely asks themselves if…