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Comedian Whitney Cummings revealed in her newly released memoir that she struggled with an eating disorder for years. The stand-up comedian, co-creator and co-writer of the CBS comedy “2 Broke Girls” wrote her first memoir titled “I’m Fine … And Other Lies.” In it, she discusses the mistakes she made in her life and the years she battled an eating disorder. The comedian wrote from ages 14 to 18 her diet consisted of “rice cakes, apples and nonfat yogurt,” People reported. “I became irrationally terrified of fat,” Cummings wrote. The writer said she became “alarmingly thin … I looked like…
Do you have a favorite song or playlist that puts you at ease? Stick some headphones in and let your mind focus on the beautiful sound. Visit nature and treat your eyes to a feast of plants, landscapes, and beauty. Burn a candle with a scent that is especially calming. Wrap yourself in a warm, furry blanket.If you want to binge, your subconscious is asking for some love. Give it to yourself — without food.When I’m particularly stressed, I turn on my favorite old-school artist, Prince, and dance around my house like I’m on stage. That usually changes my mood.…
A small study by scientists in Canada has shown preliminary evidence that ayahuasca, a psychedelic drink used in mystical rites by indigenous Amazon tribes, may help treat eating disorders. Ayahuasca is a plant-based brew that contains dimethyltryptamine (DMT), one of the most powerful psychedelic drugs. It’s been used for centuries as a sacrament, with users often reporting transcendent, mystical visions that lead them to greater insight about themselves. The ayahuasca trip can change behavior for the better, and recent early-stage studies have suggested the drink could help treat anxiety, addiction, and depression. The study’s lead author, Dr. Adèle Lafrance, an…
A small study by scientists in Canada has shown preliminary evidence that ayahuasca, a psychedelic drink used in mystical rites by indigenous Amazon tribes, may help treat eating disorders. Ayahuasca is a plant-based brew that contains dimethyltryptamine (DMT), one of the most powerful psychedelic drugs. It’s been used for centuries as a sacrament, with users often reporting transcendent, mystical visions that lead them to greater insight about themselves. The ayahuasca trip can change behavior for the better, and recent early-stage studies have suggested the drink could help treat anxiety, addiction, and depression. Videos by VICE The study’s lead author, Dr.…
Scientists in Canada have found preliminary evidence that a psychedelic drink known as ayahuasca can help people overcome eating disorders.“I was a psychologist working in eating disorders and colleagues and I were witnessing first-hand the drop-out rates, the relapse rates, even deaths, when I watched a documentary on ayahuasca in the context of addictions,” said Dr. Adèle Lafrance, lead author of the study and a clinical psychologist and associate professor at Laurentian University.“It featured a prominent physician from Canada and so right then I started to ask questions about its potential for other treatment-resistant disorders such as eating disorders.”Lafrance and…
Food poisoning can be seriousYou can get food poisoning when your food carries dangerous germs or toxins. Salmonella is the most common known cause of hospitalization due to food poisoning in the United States with over 19,000 cases per year.This pathogen, along with others, can get into your food through:improper food handlingunsafe practices on farmscontamination during manufacturing or distributingcontamination in storesRead about the biggest foodborne outbreaks in recent U.S. history, and learn how to recognize food poisoning and protect yourself from it.2009: PCA peanut butterThe Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) experienced a Salmonella outbreak. According to CDC, 714 people got…
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States, and it’s diagnosed in all age groups. It’s most prevalent, though, among teens and adults. People with BED eat unusually large amounts of food in a short period of time and feel a loss of control and guilt over these bingeing episodes. Binge Eating Statistics: Know the Facts »Researchers estimate that up to 60 percent of people who struggle with BED are women. The cause for the disorder is unknown, but there are likely social, biological, and psychological factors. Without help, the long-term consequences of binge…
I think I have mentioned somewhere in my blog that I have a box full of diaries and cards from when I was at my worst with anorexia. I have taken a few photos of my the first food diary I had to keep. On days where I am finding things hard I always go through my box to see how far I have came, which makes me feel positive and shows me I will get through the bad days. Sometimes I do get a little emotional reading letters and cards from family and friends, reading through my diaries and…
If I had a penny for every time someone asked me about my tattoo, I’d be a rich lady! And for the sake of this college girl’s wallet, I WISH that were the case! Nevertheless, I get asked about my tattoo a lot. I love that. It’s part of the reason I decided to get it in such a visible place, because I knew it would be a great conversation starter. It definitely has been. I’ve been asked about it by strangers on the MAX, professors in a college class, baristas at Starbucks, sorority girls during RUSH…the list goes on,…
Eating to cope with emotion It’s part of being human to eat in response to our feelings.All kinds of emotions can compel us to eat, from unwanted moods such as frustration, anxiety, worry or feeling down, to positive emotions like excitement, celebration or anticipation.Even neutral feelings such as boredom and apathy can be a cause to eat.In a world where we are often surrounded by food, eating can be a common response.Is this normal?There’s nothing wrong with using food to cope with feelings some of the time. Food is great at regulating our emotional states, and it’s a strategy that has…