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Sarah Maria's Journey to Recovery
From anorexia to bulimia, becoming fat was the absolute worst possible fate. Sarah Maria almost chose suicide as a way out. Her journey continues.
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Negative Messages and Body Image
Ruminating over body image and negative beliefs about one's size may be the mark of a growing unhealthy obsession, influencing the development of an eating disorder.
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Interview With Shannon Cutts, CD Producer
You Are Not Alone, companion CD to the book by the same name (author, Andrea Roe), was produced by Shannon Cutts, songwriter, singer and disordered eating recoverer.
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You Are Not Alone (I and II) Book Reviews
Disordered eating is a journey into isolation, shame, fear, discouragement and a host of other negative spheres. However, there is hope, freedom and joy are possible.
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Pointers on Recovery with Andrea Roe
From disordered eating to recovery, and maintenance of recovery, is a journey - a process. Andrea Roe, author of You Are Not Alone Volumes I and II offers insights.
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Beating Eating Disorders With Support
Never underestimate the impact personal relationships have upon the recovery from disordered eating. Andrea offers some insights as to how people can help.
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Meriwether Lewis - A Life Cut Short
Though his life ended early, Lewis is remembered for his partnership with William Clark and their famous expedition across the western United States to the Pacific ocean.
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Eating Disorders Within the Military
Some studies are showing that eating disorders are significantly prevalent within the military exceeding the numbers of people with eating disorders in civilian life.
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Eating Disorders and Sexual Trauma
Eating disorders can become a mechanism with which to cope with rape, incest - sexual assault issues. Eating disorders do not encourage healing from sexual abuse/trauma.
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Group Therapy and Eating Disorders
The group setting is a therapeutic approach to the treatment of eating disorders. There are several types of treatment groups to facilitate in the recovery process.
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Angels, Spirit Beings Created by Jesus
Angels. Who are they? Where do they live? What do they do? How did they come into existence? Scripture holds lots of information regarding these magnificent beings.
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Liver Failure and Eating Disorders
Disordered eating damages liver functioning. It is impossible to live without a liver. If damage is not extensive, the liver may be able to heal itself.
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Dehydration and Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa and purging leads to extreme water/fluid loss. Substantial loss of water within the human body could ultimately lead to organ failure and death.
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Osteoporosis, Anorexia and Bulimia
Eating disorders can be direct factors for the onset of osteoporosis - a reduction of bone mineral density. What is bone mineral density?
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Kidney Failure, Anorexia and Bulimia
Disordered eating quashes the highly sophisticated functioning of the kidneys. Thus, eating disorders cannot be dismissed or minimized for life's sake.
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Serenity and Eating Disorder Recovery
Serenity - how does one know if he or she has it? No longer is food, body weight or body image the object of obsessive thinking - replacing negatives with positives.
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Step Ten of Alcoholics Anonymous
Taking inventory didn't end with the previous steps. Step ten talks about short, quick inventories throughout the day, especially as a newbie to recovery.
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Eating Disorders Anonymous
Self-help recovery for eating disorders is also an option for treatment, or a support method in addition to inpatient or outpatient treatment - help is available.
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Eating Disorders and Suicide
One wouldn't think that disordered eating would necessarily lead to suicide, but, in some cases it does. The potential for self-harm is a marked risk factor.
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Abigail, David and Nabal
Nabal refused to pay David for the service of protecting his shepherds and shearers. David vowed revenge and ordered the elimination of Nabal's household. Enter, Abigail.
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Steps Eight and Nine of AA
The nature of alcoholism causes the sufferer to think only about the chemical - using, obtaining and supporting the habit. Are others hurt in the process? Yes.
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The Meanings of Food - Hunger
Hunger. Think about it. Say it out loud. Listen to the sound of the word. Notice the air flow when speaking the word; the air expels almost from the stomach.
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Pregnancy, Birth and Eating Disorders
Body image/weight issues and eating disorders can wreak havoc - cause serious health concerns before becoming pregnant, or, if pregnant, and postpartum.
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Parents Coping With Eating Disorders
Coping with an eating disorder head on would be like crossing a busy street blindfolded. For parents of an eating disorder sufferer, seek professional help.
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Abbie Burgess Grant
Despite a raging New England gale blasting the lighthouses at Matinicus Rock with mountainous seas, 17-year-old Abbie Burgess never faltered. The twin lights burned.
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Lapse, Relapse and Eating Disorders
Relapse can happen immediately, however, it usually begins with a series of backward steps involving thoughts, emotions and internal dialogues.
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Roots of American Tap Dancing
Drum beats were a method of communication for the native African, and thus, were outlawed by colonial slave owners in America. Enter, human ingenuity.
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Healthy Eating for Teenagers
Normal eating patterns for teenagers includes most anything in varying amounts. They have an internal barometer that says stop or go.
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Molly an American Girl DVD Review
Molly McIntire's world seemed to fall apart overnight as World War ll absorbed the United States and England into active participation.
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Stages of Change and Eating Disorders
The process of change begins with precontemplation. There are five more identified areas of change that are peculiar to both eating disorders and addiction sufferers.
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National Treasure Film DVD Review
Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage), dreamed of tracking down the treasure his forefathers failed to find. Where does it start? With a clue called the Charlotte.
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Hiring the Seasoned Workforce
If unemployed and approaching 50, it may be more difficult finding employment but not impossible. The trick? Establish a plan and stick to it.
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Eve - Biblical First Woman
Eve was the first woman created in the Bible (Book of Genesis). Adam was created from dirt. Eve was created from Adam's rib, close to his heart.
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Eating Disorder Payoffs
Believe it or not there are rewards for having an eating disorder. These increase the difficulties of seeking treatment and maintaining a healthy recovery plan.
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Fasting - Seeking God's Favor
Petitioning for special help from God as revealed within the Old and New Testaments often included fasting. What is a Biblical fast?
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Helping Someone With an Eating Disorder
Caring about someone whose eating habits have become a matter for concern is not easy. Discussing the concerns is tricky. Here are some helpful strategies.
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Eating Disorders and Perfectionism Linked
Setting realistic goals and ideals is healthy. However, when the ideals are rigid and unrealistic, a predisposition towards developing an eating obsession may ensue.
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Steps Four and Five of AA
What is so important about moral inventory? There are several levels of answers to this question. Top of the list: is to stay in reality.
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Steps One, Two and Three of AA
As long as the alcoholic/addict thinks he or she can control the use of whatever substance is entering the system, recovery is impossible.
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Marinated Moose Meat
Not sure what to do with a gift of moose meat or venison from the hunter(s) in the family? Not to despair, here is a marinade that compliments the flavor of the meat.
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Maine Moose
Any tourist entering Maine hopes to spot a moose. They can be seen anywhere in the state, however, sightings tend to increase the further north one travels.
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How to Make a Therapeutic Collage
There are many forms of art therapy. Perhaps the easiest is the collage. Why collage? Pictures shoot past the defense mechanisms to the heart of the matter.
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How to Journal
Journaling allows the author to express himself or herself, intimately. This method helps the writer to connect with all levels of his or her own personal humanity.
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How to Raise Your Self-Esteem
Though living in an age when the media bombards viewers with images of bodily perfection, reframing personal images can boost levels of confidence.
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Coverture and English Law
The doctrine of coverture meant that the husband was responsible for the property within the marriage. The wife's property became her husband's, or he held it in trust.
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The Adonis Complex: Insecurity
Adonis was the epitome of physical masculinity in Greek Mythology. He was the product of an incestuous relationship between King Cinyras and his daughter Myrrha.
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The Sinking and Recovery of the Whydah
Loaded with loot from more than 50 ransacked ships, the Whydah met her end during a severe nor'easter off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, April 26,1717.
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Oak Island Buried Treasure Mystery
Well over 200 years ago three boys began digging at a treasure site located on an island in Mahone Bay, off the coast of Nova Scotia. None have cracked the secret, yet.
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Pica: Compulsive, Non-Nutritional Eating
Dirt, sand, salt, buttons and other non-edibles are usually eaten with this disorder. There appear to be numerous underlying reasons for this bizarre, eating behavior.
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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir: Film Review
Mrs. Muir (Gene Tierney), recently widowed, has grown tired of living with her obsessively protective in-laws. Against their wishes she rents a deserted, ocean cottage.
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Men and Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are not gender specific; this condition is found in both men and women--only, men find it more difficult to seek out treatment and help.
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Sir William Blackstone, Legal Commentator
When Blackstone, Esq., began his legal lectures at Oxford University, he also wrote the first, English Law Commentaries, impacting jurisprudence in England and America.
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Do Ghosts and Hauntings Really Exist?
Shakespeare wrote about ghosts (Hamlet's father, Julius Caesar). There are numerous claims about ghosts caught between this world and the next--believable?
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Building Blocks to a Functional Family
It is unrealistic to think there are perfect families. However, whatever the health of a family is, there are rigorous regimens available to improve the condition.
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Eating Disorders: Celebrating the Holidays
Just because one has an eating disorder doesn't mean he or she must endure unrelenting thoughts and emotions about weight gain or loss--or comments about size and shape.
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