More than 90 percent of people who are suffering from eating disorders are females, particularly girls in their teens and 20s, according to the reports of eating disorder treatment centers.  There is a reason as to why the scales are tilted towards women when it comes to suffering from problems like bulimia, binge eating and anorexia.  Girls are generally known to more fussy about eating because they believe that they have to adhere to a certain body-type and they usually...

It is believed that bulimia and anorexia are common eating disorders that strike girls. The statement is true of course; however, it has come to the notice of many eating disorder treatment centers, that there is a rise in the case of even men who are checking in for treatment related to eating disorders.  Though significantly smaller in number compared to women, males also suffer from these eating disorders.

Risk factor for eating disorders in boys:

1. Boys who are...

Eating disorder treatment facilities in several parts of the country as well as in other areas of the world have concluded that both Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia are harmful eating disorders that are steadily destroying the health of today's future and making them prone to many diseases as they mature.  More than 94 percent of people who are anorexic are women because most of them are given into believe that their body-type is not beautiful. No matter how thin a girl is, she...

Today I want to tell you a story about a woman you may have heard of. She was an addict who lived many years ago, she met Jesus and her life was never the same again. I'll let her tell you the rest -

I am Mary Magdalene...you may have heard of me, the history books say that I was a woman of ill repute.  It's true that I am well known in the city of Magdala ....

I come...

Teenage is the most vulnerable yet most influencing part of a person's life. Whatever a person does or experiences at this point of life will remain memorable for him or her throughout life.  This is also the time when a teenager can be way-laid, misguided and manipulated into doing many of the wrong things, drug addiction being one of the worst ones. Private drug treatment centers are there to offer treat such people who are at risk to endanger their health and...

Do not be charmed by some of the sweet talking drug treatment centers which talk about curing people quickly in a matter of 15-20 days.  First of all, substance abuse cannot be fully cured; however they can be treated very well in such a manner that the chances of a person getting it may be next to nothing. But then just by saying that they ‘can cure' you totally is misleading. The second thing is the claim of curing people in less than 25 days. Most private addiction...

Private drug rehab programs are rising up to the challenge to make sure that people leave drug addiction for good. Definitely, a challenging task considering that there is rise in the number of drug and alcohol related cases with prescription drug abuse also adding to the burgeoning figures. But these rehabilitation centers that are known for their quality treatment remain unwavering in their approach to make sure that the counts of people who are addicted come down...

For those who are suffering from a drug addiction problem, private rehab programs are known to be quite a boon.  It is known to increase the chances of recovery because it has in its disposal state of the art, world-class treatment facilities and high degree of medical expertise to solve drug related diseases.  Studies have shown that if you are able to get treatment early, then the chances of recovery are both quick and permanent. Another good about being admitted in a...

Private drug treatment centers are the most reliable resources of help when it comes to treating dual addiction problems.  Dual addiction or the excessive habit of taking a mixture of drugs or a combination of two drugs or one drug and alcohol can be very dangerous to the health. A life threatening proposition, there have been many cases of people losing their lives to this cocktail addiction.  In case, one finds a near and dear one addicted to two drugs at the same time, it...

Private drug treatment centers are commended for treating many prescription drug addiction cases successfully. One of them was of Larry Thomas, a professional from the advertising industry, who was ambitious about reaching high goals in his professional life. He would extend his working hours and at times, take work home also. But too much work began to take toll on his head and one evening, he began to experience moderate pain in the body which would at times become severe.  He...