Why Anorexic Patients Cling To Their Eating Disorder

Anorexic patients drastically reduce food intake and are often not capable of changing their behavior. This can lead to life-threatening weight loss. Using MRI technology, scientists at Heidelberg University Hospital have discovered for the first time processes in brain metabolism that explain this disturbed eating behavior.

The research work of the Department of Psychosomatic and General Internal Medicine at Heidelberg University Hospital (Medical Director: Professor Dr. Wolfgang Herzog) arose in cooperation with the Heidelberg University Hospitals of General Psychiatry and Neurology. The results of the study were published in the prestigious American Journal of Psychiatry in June 2009.


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New Research Finds That Bingeing Increases Opioids In Brain Area That Controls Food Intake

Overconsumption of fatty, sugary foods leads to changes in brain receptors, according to new animal research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The new research results are being presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), July 28 - August 1, 2009, the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior. The results have implications for understanding bulimia and other binge eating disorders.

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Adapting & Expectations

I find that I often cannot control circumstances and this can be S-T-R-E-S-S-F-U-L! I observe many of us folks with a tendency toward eating disordered behavior seem to have a particularly low tolerance for frustration and stress. Hence the eating disordered behaviors becomes an attempt to self soothe. It is actually far more effective to examine our expectations and consider adapting to "what is" rather than "what we expected". I can reframe a frustrating situation by telling myself "I would prefer that............but, I can accept that it is this way for now". Results in a happier person who can live in the moment more fully!

EDC FUNDRAISING EVENT: COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE!

Are you located in or near Washington, DC? Then come support the Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) in their fight against eating disorders! Enjoy a night of hand-pressed cocktail infusions, raffle prizes from area restaurants, spas, yoga studios, and a live auction, hosted by EDC Junior Board members Allie Moore and Jamie Larson. All proceeds go directly to the Eating Disorders Coalition.

When: Wednesday, July 29 at 5PM

Where: Wisdom Cocktail Lounge
1432 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Admission includes a hand-shaken cocktail, a raffle ticket, and free appetizers.

Click here to register

Don’t miss the party and the chance to support the EDC in Washington!

Eating Disorders Coalition

How Americans feel about their weight and size

US Weight perceptions changing? http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/10/attitudes.overweight/index.html

Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee is looking for ROLE Models whose real beauty shines from within for Fashion for EveryBODY 2009. Sound like anyone you know? If so, we want to make them a "ROLE model"!

Nominate yourself or someone you know by Wednesday, July 15, 2009 for a chance to walk the runway with country recording artists Emily West and Dean Brody.

http://www.fashionforeveryBODY.org

A project supporting families of people with eating disorders faces close because of a loss of funding.

Norwich-based Beat needs £20,000 to continue a project helping the siblings of people with eating disorders for another year.

Property investment company Targetfollow funded the first year but now needs the money for other projects.

Beat chief executive Susan Ringwood called the loss of funding for the project disappointing.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/norfolk/8136161.stm

Men and Eating Disorders

'Crisis In Masculinity' Leads To Eating Disorders In Straight Men

Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Young heterosexual men are falling prey to eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia just as much as women and gay men - and their numbers are increasing, a leading specialist has warned.
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Announcing the New Rader Programs Blog!

Rader Programs has a new blog!

Rader Programs is excited to announce the addition of a new blog page on our website. It is a great way to stay updated and informed on what’s new at Rader Programs. Check back often to see contributions by Jen, formerly a client at Rader Programs and now a proud member of the treatment team. Jen has the unique opportunity to share stories from both sides of the spectrum. Visit the blog regularly as Jen reveals her experience, strength and hope.

We ask you to forward this message to your colleagues, friends, staff, and anyone else that may be interested in staying in tuned with the latest developments at Rader Programs.

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http://www.raderprograms.com/jenns-blog

Healing environment gets to the heart of pediatric eating disorders

Within just six months of launching the new treatment program at Rogers Memorial Hospital, Dr. Tracey Cornella-Carlson is seeing more children and families enjoy a quality of life that seemed lost within the tight grip of an eating disorder. Even as young as fourth grade, children are becoming concerned with calories and fat grams and subjected to emotional bullying about their appearance. Cornella-Carlson said that parents come to Rogers Memorial Hospital, not just because they are worried about their child’s health, but because they feel that they have lost their child emotionally. The disorder affects the child’s ability to participate in day-to-day activities with their friends and families. The new child and adolescent inpatient program was developed under her leadership to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children and teens could be treated for medical and emotional stability by a specialized team comprised of physicians, dietitians, therapists, nurses, and other trained professionals.

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