The correspondence between cyclizine and morning sickness Cyclizine is an antihistamine that is commonly used to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness. It is also used to treat motion sickness and vertigo. Cyclizine works by blocking histamine receptors in the brain which reduces the activity of the vomiting centre. This action helps to reduce nausea and…
eating disorder tests
The accuracy of eating disorder tests. It’s no secret that eating disorders are on the rise. In fact, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. What’s even more alarming…
purging disorder
Genetics and purging disorder. Most disorders that we know of today have some sort of genetic component to them. This can be anything from a predisposition to developing the disorder due to family history, to an actual gene that causes the disorder. In the case of purging disorder, there is evidence to suggest that both…
anorexia vs bulimia
The link between anorexia and bulimia and other mental health disorders. Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses with potentially life-threatening consequences. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are the most common types of eating disorders. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, self-starvation, and severe weight loss. Bulimia nervosa…
eating disorder test
The Benefits of Eating Disorder Tests Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can have devastating effects on a person’s physical and emotional health. left untreated, eating disorders can lead to death. Fortunately, there are effective treatments available for eating disorders. But the first step is often for someone to recognize that they might have…
night eating syndrome
The importance of support from loved ones for those with night eating syndrome Introduction It’s estimated that up to 5% of the population may suffer from night eating syndrome (NES), a disorder that’s characterized bydda nocturnal hunger pangs, trouble sleeping, and binges on high-calorie foods consumed late at night. Though the disorder was only formally…
atypical anorexia
The ongoing search for treatments that work for atypical anorexia. Atypical anorexia is a complex and serious condition that can be difficult to treat. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment, and what works for one person may not work for another. That said, there are some promising treatments out there that show promise in…
stop compulsive overeating
Emotional risks associated with compulsive overeating It is no secret that our society is increasingly obsessed with body image and the pursuit of thinness. This has led to a corresponding increase in the number of people suffering from eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. But what is often overlooked…
compulsive overeating symptoms
the effects of compulsive overeating on the mind and body The Compulsive Overeating Cycle The urge to overeat can feel like it comes out of nowhere. One minute you’re not thinking about food and the next you’re uncontrollably ravenous. You feel like you can’t stop eating even though you’re already full. This is the compulsive…
help to stop binge eating
How to identify the signs of binge eating. Binge eating disorder is a serious, life-threatening eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food (often very quickly and to the point of discomfort); a feeling of being out of control during the binge; spending excessive amounts of time feeling ashamed, depressed, or…