EATING DISORDERS
- Anorexia
and Bulimia Introduction to the subject, its causes and symptoms, its consequences,
and treatment options. From The Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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- Binge Eating
Disorder Assessment and treatment of binge eating disorder, from At Heath.
- Childhood
Onset Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders Any service which sees and treats
young people with these disorders will find this book useful for both beginners and more
experienced staff .
- Concerned
Counseling Eating Disorders Real life stories, real audio interviews, chat, support,
professional counseling, and more about anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating.
- The Eating Disorder
Site Covers eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, as well as related issues,
from the Family Resource Network.
- Eating Disorders
Information to help individuals along the way to recovery, ranging from signs and
symptoms, to relapse warning signs.
- Eating
Disorders Information and Links Find information on various types of Eating Disorders,
treatment and recovery on and offline. Memorial sites, message boards, midi, and cards.
- Eating Disorders in a
Disordered Culture Online component of a public art project to raise awareness about
eating disorders. Visitors can read from dozens of personal accounts, and add their own
contributions and stories.
- Eating Disorders Resources
Specializing in eating disorders publications and education since 1980. Home of Gürze
Books.
- Eating Disorders Shared
Awareness (EDSA) EDSA was started as a way to reach out and help others through
awareness, education, support (both on-line and off) and friendship. What began as a
personal struggle through recovery has been able to grow into a way to help others through
their own personal journeys.
- Feelgood
Counseling Eating Disorders Resource Center. Counseling, support groups, resources and
recommended reading. Registered Clinical Psychologist.
- Peace, Love
and Hope Eating Disorders Site Information, not just on anorexia and bulimia, but also
on the many other demons that tend to accompany them (ie - depression, self-injury, OCD).
Includes chatrooms and bulletin boards.
- The Skinny A
webzine devoted to anorexia and bulimia, including essay contests, book reviews, poetry
and advice.
ANOREXIA
- Anorexia As Is
Online journals from those afflicted, resources, links, testimonials, poems, recovery
stories, candles of hope, and more.
- The
Anorexia File Learn about late-breaking anorexia research from recognized experts at
eating disorder clinics and hospitals worldwide.
- Anorexia in
Males Information from an eating disorders specialist about anorexia in males. Article
discusses female to male comparisons of characteristics, socioeconomic and environmental
factors and age of onset.
- Anorexia
is Not About Not Eating Understanding the problem of anorexia. There are many links to
additional resources for parents, sufferers, friends, and teens.
- Dieting
Significantly Increases Anorexia Risk Article that links dieting in teens to anorexia.
- Eating
Disorders Specialist Anorexia nervosa in association with medical disorders.
- Facts about
Anorexia Nervosa Describes what anorexia is, some of the key characteristics and how
it differs from bulimia. There are also references for more information. This site is
sponsored by AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians).
- Free Anorexia
Information Links to organizations, treatment centers, message boards, newsgroups,
personal stories, general information, and articles about anorexia.
- HealthLinkUSA
Links to a wide range of anorexia information concerning treatment, prevention, diagnosis,
and personal stories.
- Healthopedia.com
- Anorexia Nervosa
Overview, Causes & Risk Factors, Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests,
Prevention & Expectations, Treatment & Monitoring, Attribution.
- Medbroadcast.com
Anorexia nervosa sometimes develops following a stressful or upsetting time. Find the
answers to questions about anorexia.
- MentalHealth.com:
Anorexia Nervosa Description, diagnosis, research, treatment, and magazine articles.
- "Strep"
Infection May Cause One Type Of Anorexia Article that links anorexia nervosa with
"strep" throat in teens.
- Women's Health:
Anorexia Information source for anorexics and their friends. Articles and discussions
relating to anorexia.
BULIMIA
- Ask the Dietitian:
Bulimia Joanne Larsen, Registered Dietitian and nutrition counselor, discusses
bingeing/purging and offers advice on food and weight.
- Binge
Eating Disorder Symptoms, characteristics, and treatment information.
- Bulimia in Males
Information from an eating disorder specialist about eating disorders in males. Article
discusses the female to male comparisons of characteristics, socioeconomic/environmental
factors, and age of onset.
- Bulimia
Nervosa This site offers links to descriptions, a diagnosis, treatment, and research.
- HealthWorld
Online: Bulimia Quick access to 20,000 pages of natural health, alternative health,
complementary health and conventional health information for consumers and health
professionals.
- Medbroadcast.com
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by repeated binge eating and then somehow counteracting
the eating by exercising, dieting, vomiting or using laxatives.
- Payson Road Personal
Experiences with Bulimia. Site contains weekly columns, comprehensive facts and
intelligent stories, a new approach to an old problem.
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OBESITY
- ABCs of Weight Loss
Psychology Quizzes and resources for weight loss and causes of obesity with an
emphasis on personal growth. Excerpts from the book, "Dieting Impulses Lead to Blind
Alleys".
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- American Society of Bariatric
Physicians National medical society of licensed physicians offering specialized
programs in the medical treatment of obesity.
- Association of
Morbid Obesity Support Support for bariatric obesity surgery patients and those
considering this weight loss procedure.
- Barbara's Obesity Meds and
Research News Plain-language information on obesity medications, weight loss and diet
studies written for professionals and patients.
- Donald B. Brown
Research Chair on Obesity A Laval University center dedicated to research,
communication and education on obesity.
- First
Federal Obesity Clinical Guidelines Identification, evaluation, and treatment of
overweight and obesity in adults reviewed by 115 health experts at major medical and
professional societies.
- Healthopedia.com -
Obesity Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors, Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis &
Tests, Prevention & Expectations, Treatment & Monitoring, Attribution.
- Human
Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment A discussion about oral administration of
Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese
patients.
- Living Fat.Com Mailing
list, advice, diet, exercise, nutrition, editorials, education, employment, entertainment,
fashion, grooming and resources.
- Multilanguage Obesity Site.
Causes, consequences, diet, exercise, body mass index calculator, cardiovascular risk
calculator, and ask Dr. Goldberg. Also available in Spanish.
- Obesity and the
Zone High carbohydrate diets, avoid illness, the insulin connection, heart disease,
aging, food theory, and links.
- The Obesity Awareness and
Solutions Trust A Focus for a comprehensive strategy for the prevention and management
of obesity; uniting the people who know with those who need to know.
- Obesity
on Medbroadcast.com Classes of obesity and causes in adulthood.
- Obesity
Virus? By Sean Henahan, Access Excellence, 1997.
- 1999 Slim
Chance Awards Each year Healthy Weight Journal's editor, Frances M. Berg, M.S.
presents the "Slim Chance Awards" to promoters of weight-loss schemes.
- Surgery for Morbid Obesity
An informative and practical guide for massively obese people who may benefit from surgery
for weight loss.
- Understanding Adult Obesity
An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured,
causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.
SUPPORT
SURGERY
- Bariatric Surgeons
Bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, laparoscopic surgery, obesity surgery, morbid obesity
surgery at Fresno, California.
Bariatric
Resource Center Bariatric Support Centers International. Since 2000, BSCI has
provided quality educational and support services to thousands who struggle with the
disease of obesity & metabolic disorders. The Bariatric Patient Resource Directory:
Plastic surgeons, revision surgeons, bariatric physicians & product vendors.
Metamorphosis
Personal experience of obesity surgery. Includes a body mass index calculator.
The Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgical
approach to fat and weight loss without diets, dieting or drugs. This laparoscopic
treatment of severe obesity can usually be performed in 30-60 min.
New Reflections
Surgical intervention for morbidly obese individuals through vertical ring gastric bypass
also known as gastroplasty or stomach stapling from clinic in Texas.
WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT
GROUPS
- The Aliveness Experience
Treatment and support for over-eaters based on building emotional health and vitality.
- Australian Weight
Watchers Information on weight loss, exercise, diet, recipes.
- Weight Loss Programs
Offering weight loss, diets, support, information, tips, and personally designed online
weight loss diet plans and programs.
- Diet and
Fitness Center Online forum for older people trying to lose weight.
- Diet Riot A humorous non
diet weight loss and nutrition site. Offering a fun and humorous approach to permanent
weight loss.
- Diet-Secrets Diet
information and resources, weight-loss counseling, weight loss plans, meal plans and
nutritional products.
- DietTalk Links to
diet-related sites and chat resources.
- DietWatch Community
Professional guidance, free interactive tools to manage your healthy nutrition, diet and
exercise schedule, and more.
- 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet
Weight loss support site offering a very active message board, chat room, listserv, as
well as low fat recipes, diet tips, health articles, and much more.
- Food Addicts
Anonymous Help for recovery from the despair and shame of food obsession. This
self-help program views food addiction as a biochemical disease.
- HealthnBeauty.com
Offers weight loss support, discussion forum, and newsletters.
- Image Consultant
Totally natural weight management program.
- Jenny Craig, Inc. Jenny
Craig provides consumers with a comprehensive weight management program focusing on
personal support, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes, as well as an ongoing weight
maintenance program.
- Journey of Angels
Many inspirational online journals and sites where you can chat and communicate with
individuals who are battling with their weight.
- Michel Montignac Online
Weight-loss Clinic Discover item by item the "Montignac Method" to lose
weight the healthy way.
- More To Love Fitness
Professional fitness for large-sized people. Certified Instructors and videotapes
available.
- National Organization for
Lesbians of Size: NOLOSE A support and resource network for lesbians of size.
- Network54 A support
forum for fitness, weight loss, and health. Focus is on what works. Ask a question, tell
your story, or help someone else.
- Nutrio.com Weight loss
community site providing free personalized weight loss program plans along with news,
information, group support, tips, tools, and resources.
- Orange Springs Weight
Loss Retreat Located in central Florida, this weight loss retreat is a healthy way for
you to jump start your diet in just one exciting week.
- Pooh Bear's Diet and
Support Site Uniquely designed by a teen, this site offers diet tips, nutrition
information for teens, exercise help, and journals.
- Shape Up America!
Subscription service provides information about safe weight management and physical
fitness. Includes support, BMI information, and recipes.
- Take
Off Pounds Sensibly Wonderful support group for T.O.P.S. An organization where members
provide moral support and encouragement to aid in weight loss.
- TOPS Club, Inc. A non-profit,
non-commercial weight loss support group.
- Weight
Loss Support A friendly place for weight loss support.
- Weight Loss Thoughts
Tips, anecdotes, and information about adjusting your diet to lose weight.
- Weight Watchers A
support & informational site for people on weight watchers.
- Weight Watchers Boot Camp
Buddies We are totally committed to doing what it takes to make our dreams of weight
loss a reality. Site includes a message board with many subjects, a newsletter, recipes,
and support.
- Weight Watchers Resource
Page Features online daily weight watchers journal, links to many weight and fitness
resources and recipe database.
- Weight-No-Longer A
women's only weight loss support group, advocating lifestyle changes such as healthy
eating, wise food choices and exercise.
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