“Another barrier to care is the lack of facilities and staff trained to treat eating disorders in the United States, Dr. Bulik adds. “Many regions are eating disorders treatment deserts, [with] no specialist treatment facilities in the area,” she says. Despite these barriers to care, there’s still hope for people with eating disorders to receive…
One of our strongest supporters and group leaders, Bruce Brugler, took the opportunity at his 30-year class reunion at Stanford Graduate School of Business to raise awareness about eating disorders and the disastrous impact they have on families, including his own. One of the difficult aspects of eating disorders is that they are often suffered…
“Bradycardia is the most common medical complication in patients with anorexia nervosa, potentially affecting up to 95% of patients. Bradycardia is an abnormally low heart rate, including any heartbeat under 60 beats per minute (bpm). A normal heart rate ranges from 60-100 bpm. Bradycardia typically occurs alongside substantial weight loss. While bradycardia is most common…
“Many patients take laxatives to induce diarrhea to feel thinner, lighter or “empty.” Patients may also use laxatives to prevent the absorption of unwanted calories to lose weight or to avoid weight gain after binge eating. However, the effect on nutrient absorption is minimal, with only about a 12% reduction with use of laxatives. Patients…