Coping with Eating Disorders and Body Image (Overcoming Common Problems) [Paperback]

Christine Craggs-Hinton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2006 | Series: Overcoming Common Problems

Body image disorders affect a significant portion of the population. Most sufferers are women, but one in 10 are men. While these disorders are more common in those aged 15-25, they can and do start at any age. The most common eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia and compulsive over-eating. Anorexia, which involves depriving the body of food, is more common in young people. Bulimia, characterized by a cycle of starving and bingeing, is more likely in adults. The increase in eating disorders has been blamed on media emphasis on super-thin models and ideal bodies, which can affect how people perceive themselves, but the causes of eating disorders are often more complex and are linked to general feelings of self-worth and issues of control. This book looks at eating disorders within the context of general body image and self-perception. Topics covered include: ?Distorted body image and how it can impact on eating habits ?Anorexia -- causes, signs, treatment and how to help ?Bulimia - causes, signs, treatment and how to help ?Compulsive overeating - causes, treatment and health risks ?Getting back to normal eating ?Body dysmorphic disorder -- causes, treatments and health risks ?Enjoying a healthy relationship with food ?Accepting your body and yourself as you are

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About the Author

Christine Craggs-Hinton is an established Sheldon author with a thorough approach. She is the author of Living with Fibromyalgia, The Fibromyalgia Healing Diet, The Chronic Fatigue Healing Diet, Coping with Gout, and, most recently, How to Beat Pain: techniques that work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: Sheldon Press; 1 edition (June 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0859699668
• ISBN-13: 978-0859699662
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,732,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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