What Causes Orthorexia Nervosa and Why Did I Develop this Disorder?
Orthorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by restrictive eating secondary to obsessive behaviors in pursuit of a healthy diet. Although…
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Signs, Symptoms, and Complications of Orthorexia Nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa is defined as the obsession with eating only healthy food to the point that it interferes with certain aspects…
Read MoreTips for Finding a Therapist Specialized in Eating Disorders
Where to Begin Finding a Therapist Specialized in Eating Disorders When battling an eating disorder, individuals should seek out the best…
Read MoreThe Five “Other” Eating Disorders
Other specified feeding or eating disorder, otherwise known as OSFED has replaced Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) in The Diagnostic…
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Is Intuitive Eating The Solution for Individuals Struggling With Orthorexia Nervosa?
Research suggests that restrictive dieting can lead to a higher body mass index (BMI) over time, and a greater future likelihood…
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Signs that a Loved One Might Have Orthorexia
Orthorexia Nervosa Warning Signs Orthorexia Nervosa is a disordered eating pattern that is characterized by the need to eat “clean” and…
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Comparing and Contrasting Anorexia Nervosa and Orthorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa and orthorexia nervosa share the same Greek root word, “rexia” meaning, “hunger.” However, these disorders are drastically different from…
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Orthorexia and Control
“I often feel like I have little control over anything in my life and what happens to me.” Most therapists come…
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Warning Signs of Orthorexia Nervosa
Orthorexia Nervosa is a disordered eating pattern that is characterized by the need to eat “clean” and “pure” foods to the…
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Orthorexia Nervosa Warning Signs
Orthorexia Nervosa is a disordered eating pattern that is characterized by the need to eat “clean” and “pure” foods to the…
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