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Submitted by janurse427 on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 05:53.
NOTE: This is a rather long 'post;, but it explains some of the most valuable information pertaining to the effects of starvation on human behavior. Please take the time to read the entire writing.
The following is an adaptation of "Handbook for Treatment of Eating Disorders" p. 145-177 by David M. Garner, Ph.D., which describes a study performed by Ancel Keyes at the University of Minnesota.
The short version: Physically AND mentally healthy MEN were given a diet of about 1/2 their normal intake for about 6 months. Almost all of the men...
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A Future for Tomorrow: Haley Freeman Shares Her Story
Haley Hatch Freeman was raised in a small Utah town on a cattle ranch. She led a generally happy childhood until li...
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Submitted on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 07:36. Comments - 0 -
Fashion for EveryBODY
Know someone who is comfortable in their own skin and makes a difference in the world? Today is last day to nominat...
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Submitted on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 07:23. Comments - 0 -
Stress of Freshman Year Can Trigger Eating Disorders for Some Young People
While the start of college is a positive, momentous event for many young people, it also can be an episode that pus...
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Submitted on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 08:14. Comments - 0 -
Do Something to Help Someone Else- NEDA Walk
Here is a great way to support the National Eating Disorder Assocation -
The NEDA Walk, which kicked off as the f...
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Submitted on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 08:10. Comments - 1 -
Special Free Screening of Film "America The Beautiful" to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Remuda Ranch
Since 1990, Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders has treated more than 10,000 patients suffering ...
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Submitted on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 09:53. Comments - 0 -
Should They Just Give Up On Us? Docs Argue
I recently came acorss Dr. Sarah Pavin's blog and love it - Sarah (pictured) is a physchologist in Florida who spec...
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Submitted on Tue, 08/17/2010 - 07:29. Comments - 1 -
When Good Care is Hard to Find
Madeline, 15, lives in a hospital in Sydney, Australia, away from her friends and family. Her parents, who live in ...
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Submitted on Thu, 08/12/2010 - 06:55. Comments - 2 -
Plan Now to Attend NEDA Conference
October 8-10, 2010
New York, NY
Binge eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, and EDNOS affect millions in our coun...
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Submitted on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 07:26. Comments - 2 -
Religion of Thinness
In a society that worships thinness, it's little wonder that so many women devote an enormous amount of time, energ...
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Submitted on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 10:24. Comments - 2

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Bulimia nervosa may accompany anorexia, or it may occur by itself. It is estimated to occur in 1.1 to 4.2% of females. Bulimia nervosa can lead to severe tooth decay, intestinal and kidney problems, muscle cramps, heart problems, ruptured stomach or esophagus, and death.
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