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Angela Coats

Indianapolis Eating Disorder Examiner

Angela R. Coats has 12 years of experience as a licensed practical nurse. In her life, she has had her own battles with eating disorders. She has published a novel on the subject entitled "Serenity." angicoats@yahoo.com

Holiday Abstinence in Recovery

With the Holiday seasoning fast approaching, it is a time for those who suffer from eating disorders to face many challenges. There are several ways to handle these challenges. First of all, if there will not be healthy...

New Research On Brain Density and Eating Disorders

In a study reported by Biological Psychiatry, showed deficits in the brain of those suffering from eating disorders of endocannibinoids. Endocannibinaoids are similar to cannibanoids found in substances such as marijuana and hemp which increase appetite. Hence, a deficit...

The "New" Addiction: Drunkorexia

Drunkorexia is a term coined by the media to define a trend of young people who stop eating to consume alcohol. The disorder is related to peer pressure to be thin and to engage in drinking. 50% of...

Research in Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is relevant to eating disorders. The person afflicted with BDD is obsessed with the debilitating misconception that he appears ugly or disfigured. Research has shown that visual information is processed differently even when the...

Finding Peace Through Spirituality

Spirituality is a very important concept in recovery from an eating disorder. Spirituality is not to be confused with religion. Spirituality is a form of inner meditation allowing one to find peace and harmony within his/herself.Anything...

Anna Rexia: Starving for attention

At Halloween time, the industries struggle to develop new ideas for their costumes. This time the struggle has turned to a matter that is not the fun atmosphere that is typically associated with Halloween. The new costume by...

Self-esteem: Within or Without

For many people suffering with eating disorders, self-esteem is a major issue. Looking at the outside instead of the inside is not a desirable way to raise self-esteem. It must come from within for otherwise one...

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder, aslo known as dysmorphophobia, is an intense fear of having a deformity. This fear may be based on a minor or even imagined flaw in appearance. The person with this disorder is obsessed with appearance...

Obesity in adolescents and childhood: Who is to blame?

Obesity is in epidemic proportions. It is in the news and hits close to home for many Americans. As with many issues that cannot be understood, it is time to play the blame game. Should parents be...

Is Bariatric Surgery the Answer

Gastric bypass surgery, commonly known as Bariatric surgery seems to be the lates fad in the fight against obesity. However, for those with eating disorders, it is not designed to change long term eating habits for those predisposed to...

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