Coughing Linked to GERD

Many people who suffer from a persistent cough contribute it to chest ailments due to smoking, obesity, or a leftover cold. Yet recent studies show that many of these people may have acid reflux/heartburn or GERD (gastroesophogal reflux disease). But how do you know if you have this sort of ailment, or if it is indeed something that will fall by the wayside?

Compulsive Overeating Eating Disorder

There are many types of eating disorders. Find out what is compulsive overeating.

What Are The Bulimia Symptoms That You Should Look Out For

Bulimia is a very common eating disorder; hence, it helps if you learn how to spot bulimia symptoms so that you can help the sufferer take the appropriate action.

Heartburn, Acid Reflux and The Side Effects

There is nothing better than sharing a meal with family and friends. You eat, talk and laugh, and have a wonderful time. All the while you are thinking, when is the heartburn going to start?

Hiatal Hernias and GERD the Link Between the Two

A hiatal hernias is the name given to an organ that makes it’s way through muscles to ectopic areas. The most common type of hiatal hernia is where part of the stomach ends up in the chest cavity. If left untreated, problems with GERD may begin.

Laxative Abuse For Bulimia

Can laxatives actually help you to lose weight? If you use laxatives to control your weight, because of your bulimic condition, then find out why it is dangerous for you to continue doing so.

How to Identify the Symptoms of Anorexia

Anorexia is a very serious eating disorder that can affect everyone. Though it seems to be more common amongst young women, more and more men are being diagnosed with anorexia as well. Knowing how to identify the symptoms of anorexia is the first important step in saving a person from this life threatening disorder.

Disordered Eating: Treatment and Nutritional Strategies

There is indeed a paradox when it comes to female athletes and energy intake. On the one hand, they may need to consume a high calorie diet because of their extreme training intensity. On the other hand, they may feel that they are eating too much compared to non-athletes, they may develop self-imposed weight restrictions, and coaches may propose team-imposed weight limits. These factors can influence behaviors to the point where an athlete can develop disordered eating patterns.

What is Anorexia Nervosa and Who Might be affected?

Eating disorders also tend to run in families. Female relatives are most often the ones affected. It has been found that a girl has a 10 to 20 times higher risk of developing anorexia nervous if she has a sibling with the disease. This finding suggests that genetic factors may cause some people to develop eating disorders. Stressful events are likely to increase the risk.

Myths About Eating Disorders

It is a common myth that only females and especially teenaged girls have eating disorders. Eating disorders more often begin during the teenage years and are especially more common in women. However, they do occur in men too and they can occur at any age.

Why Some People Overeat With Gerd

Gerd is a nuisance for people who overeat

Eating Disorder - Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is often seen as an eating disorder in which the person has a low self-esteem. They have a need to be in control of their surroundings and also their emotions.

Eating Disorder - A Few Things To Keep In Mind

An eating disorder is a symptom that a person is having a more serious problem in his/her life and not a problem with food as most often people seem to think. The most common reason for all eating disorders is low self-esteem. It is more of a psychological situation, very often the person who suffers from it being obsessed with food and diet and also trying to maintain a shapely figure.

Stay Ahead Of The Fight With Information On Eating Disorders

Are you struggling with your weight? There is a large percent of modern America who suffer from issues regarding weight. Whilst many these individuals are literally overweight, several others are not. In today's society eating disorders have become a regular affliction. The big question now is; how thin is too thin? This dilemma draws from how we view ourselves. Ask yourself what do you see when you look in the mirror?