Monthly Archives: January 2022

Laxatives are used to relieve or prevent constipation. They work by drawing water into the bowel, softening the stool, and making it easier to pass. However, laxatives also work as a diuretic, which means they can cause dehydration. Laxative abuse has become a major problem in recent years. Laxative...

Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions that may coincide with eating disorders. According to the article Anxiety and Disordered Eating, approximately 65 percent of all patients with eating disorders also have at least one anxiety disorder that predates the eating disorder and may pers...

Everybody has insecurities: those little things we view as imperfections that we may want to change or hide from others. The continuous barrage of images pushing a very specific ‘ideal’ only serves to emphasize these insecurities, which beauty companies and fad diet brands use to get their audie...

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is an often-overlooked form of disordered eating that involves the overconsumption of food. This happens when a person keeps eating past the point of feeling full. You may keep going despite an uncomfortable fullness and eat even when not hungry. Binges typically involve ...