Irina Webster
Dr Irina Webster MD is the Director of Women Health Issues Program which covers different areas of Women Health. She is a recognised athority in the eating disorders area. She is an author of many books and a public speaker.learn more about eating disorders at http://www.eatingdisorder-cure.com
Articles by this Author
Neuroplasticity Is The Key To Eating Disorders Treatment
- By Irina Webster
- Published 11/16/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
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Researchers are now suggesting that neuroplasticity could be the answer to treating eating disorders. They are of the view that our own brains, thoughts and emotions are not rigid or fixed in place. But can be changed in order to treat and even cure eating disorders.
Three Types of Eating Disorders Effects
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/18/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
Eating disorders have very many effects on the sufferers. The effects can be divided into mental, spiritual and physical.
The Most Serious Anorexia Side Effects
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/15/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
Anorexia is not just about weight loss and refusing to eat. Anorexia has major side effects on the mental, physical and emotional state of a person.
How to Stop a Binge If You Have Bulimia
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/15/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
To stop a binge is probably the most difficult tusk for a bulimic. All sufferers say that when the thoughts come about binging it is nearly impossible for them to stop.
Eating Health - Does Extremely Healthy Eating Lead to Eating Disorders?
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/15/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
According to new research the promotion of healthy eating to fight obesity can drive some teenagers into eating disorders.
Eating Disorders Studies - What Has Been Found So Far?
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/15/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
Researching eating disorders is a relatively new field of medicine. Scientists still don't have a lot of data on a long-term recovery process from eating disorders.
What to Expect from Anorexia Nervosa Treatment
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/15/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
The treatment for anorexia nervosa is often difficult and can take a long time. Some patients improve much slower then others do with many relapses during the recovery process.
Severe Anorexia - What is the Main Step to Cure It?
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/10/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
Treatment for severe anorexia should start from hospitalization to restore the person's body weight. The duration of hospitalization can be different and depends on how fast the anorexic gains their weight.
People With Eating Disorders - In What Ways Do They Suffer and Why?
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/10/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
People with eating disorders suffer in many ways: physically, mentally and emotionally. Let's look at each way of suffering separately.
Overcome Bulimia - The Strategy to Change Your Focus
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/10/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
From what I can see the main problem with all bulimics is their focus. Where is their focus? - On food and binging-purging.
People With Bulimia - Why Don't They Get Satisfied When They Have Eaten Enough Food?
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/10/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
People with bulimia don't experience a proper sense of satisfaction when they eat. They can eat food then more food and the feelings of hunger or cravings can still be present: this then makes them eat more and more.
Bulimia Weight Loss - Does it Really Work?
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/10/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
This article is for those who believe that she/he has found a magic wand to control their body weight and it is called bulimia.
A Life Story of Anorexia-Bulimia Sufferer - Why She Does it and What is Her Life Like?
- By Irina Webster
- Published 09/10/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
People often ask me to describe what a day in the life of an anorexic-bulimic sufferer is really like. How do people become eating disorder sufferers and what do sufferers themselves think about their disorder and why they developed it.