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How long does water weight from a binge last?

The length of time that it takes to lose water weight depends on how much water you’re retaining, the cause of the water weight gain, and the action taken to lose it. If you have one high-sodium meal...

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Do excess calories get stored as fat?

The more calories a food has, the more energy it can provide to your body. When you eat more calories than you need, your body stores the extra calories as body fat. Even a fat-free food can have a lot...

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How can I improve my body positivity?

Positive affirmations. Think healthier, not skinnier. Compliment others freely. Surround yourself with positivity. Focus on the things you like about yourself. Stop comparing yourself to others. Cut...

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How many people in New Zealand have anorexia?

For New Zealanders, the lifetime prevalence of anorexia nervosa is estimated to be 0.6 per cent, representing nearly 30,000 people. What percent of the population has anorexia? Although it is probably...

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What is lanugo and what happens to it?

Lanugo is a type of fine hair that grows on the bodies of human fetuses while they are developing in the womb. These hairs disappear either by birth or shortly after when vellus hairs replace them....

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How do you get someone to eat?

Try giving encouragement and gentle reminders to eat, and of what they are eating. Try not to worry about mess – it’s more important for the person to eat than to be tidy. Wipe clean mats and covers...

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Is Danni from Southern Charm have an eating disorder?

On reddit, a couple of fans speculated that Danni might have an eating disorder and might be using Adderall as an appetite suppressant, thereby causing the eye twitch. That is mere speculation, though,...

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What is a recovery tattoo?

Especially when overcoming hardship, a tattoo may serve as a reminder of the battles you’ve won and the feats you’ve conquered. For many of us recovering from eating disorders, recovery tattoos...

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Can not eating affect your teeth?

An eating disorder may cause temporary or permanent damage to your teeth and mouth. Self-starvation or bingeing and purging often leads to a deficiency of calcium, iron, and vitamin D, as well as other...

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What percent of ballerinas are anorexic?

A meta-analysis has estimated that the overall prevalence of ED in ballet dancers was 16.4%, being 2.0% for anorexia and 14.9% for bulimia [16]. What percentage of professional dancers have eating...

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