It would be easy to think Ireland Baldwin has lived a charmed life as the daughter of actors Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, but the 22-year-old recently opened up about struggling with body issues throughout her life. Over the weekend, the emerging model shared several photos and messages on Instagram detailing how she battled eating…
ReadEating disorders – bulimia, in particular – involve a lot more than just disordered eating habits. A large number of those who live with bulimia or anorexia live with a variety of dangerous habits all centered around losing weight. For some, this may involve excessive exercise. For others, it may involve vomiting to purge food…
ReadBulimia is arguably the most well-known eating disorder, likely because of the visceral imagery it brings to mind. It forces us to envision young, dangerously frail women purging through vomiting or other means like laxatives in the isolation of an otherwise quiet bathroom. While this is often the case with bulimia, the eating disorder doesn’t…
ReadIt is estimated that in the U.S. alone, 30 million people will experience a significant eating disorder like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder. However, it isn’t just an American issue. Eating disorders are a serious issue afflicting hundreds of millions around the world. A recent study from Australia helps reinforce that fact. The study,…
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