Eating Disorders

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Who Is That Beautiful Girl I See?

By NWHN Staff | Feb 22, 2016 | Comments Off on Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Who Is That Beautiful Girl I See?

When you hear the word beautiful in reference to another woman, what do you think? Is it her smile, her personality, or maybe her glowing eyes? For many women, beauty relates to size; how small her waist is, what size jeans she wears, and what the number on the scale is. Why is this- and what are the (unintended) effects?

Rx for Change — Binge-Eating Disorder: Another Invented Disease Brought to You by Pharma

By Charlea T. Massion, MD, and Adriane Fugh-Berman, MD | May 27, 2015 | Comments Off on Rx for Change — Binge-Eating Disorder: Another Invented Disease Brought to You by Pharma

Ever notice how dinner party hosts estimate portions based on their own appetites? Small eaters may leave their guests hungry; large eaters may have plenty of leftovers. Adriane’s in the latter category; her guests learn to enjoy her food in generous portions, or risk her wrath. Charlea, on the other hand, considers salad dinner. Somehow, we’ve managed to remain friends.