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Beyond the binge

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About 3% of women in their 20s have binge eating disorder and use food as a drug, eating huge amounts of food several times a week. The disorder is related to low self-esteem and depression. Treatment includes antidepressants and therapy to relieve stress and change eating patterns.

Author: Points, Dana, Scattarella, Christy
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1995
Care and treatment, Eating disorders, Compulsive eating, Binge eating disorder

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Thigh anxiety? 500 women say what they love & hate about their bodies

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A survey of 500 women found that 88% are pleased with their bodies, although 43% percent believe they are overweight. Most feel they look better dressed than naked. Only 19% are dieting, and 80% report that they feel strong.

Author: Points, Dana
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1996
Women, Surveys, Body image

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Healing your body & soul

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Alternative medicine includes biofeedback, herbal medicines, aromatherapy and homeopathy. These can control illnesses ranging from stress to cancer. However, they are not 100% effective and may pose health risks.

Author: Points, Dana
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1995
Analysis, Alternative medicine

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