Article by Pam Kazmierczak

There are three main types of eating disorders that are considered of concern to a person’s health. Although there are other named disorders, none of them reach the level that doctors and psychiatrists believe can get out of control without proper care. However, the three main eating disorders can recur in certain cases even with excellent medical care.

There are several reasons why eating disorders can occur. The most identified reasons are depression, low self-esteem and an unrealistic body image. These reasons can cause havoc with both someone’s life and health.

Anorexia Nervosa is a frightening disorder that occurs when someone strives to maintain a body weight that is far below the sufficient weight needed to sustain good health. Sometimes anorexia nervosa starts simply when a person decides to diet. Taking smaller and smaller portions in an attempt to control weight, it spirals out of control to the point that the weight drops dramatically and becomes unhealthy enough to possibly bring death.

Anorexia Nervosa can often be controlled through the help of a doctor or a psychiatrist. It is especially present in teenage girls and young women. Anyone who is concerned they have dropped to an unhealthy weight should find a weight chart and compare their height and weight to the chart. If dramatically different, please consult a doctor immediately.

Bulimia Nervosa is characterized as binge eating and then vomiting to eject the food from the body. This disorder creates havoc with the body; affecting the teeth, the kidneys, hair, nails, face color and could also result in death like Anorexia Nervosa. People who have a low self esteem and depression can also find themselves suffering from Bulimia Nervosa. Believing they are doing no more than ejecting food from the stomach thereby not gaining weight, some Bulimics find themselves vomiting more and more and some reach the point where they cannot eat without vomiting. Lindsay Lohan credits Lorne Michaels with helping her correct her eating problems.

Although there are many more than listed below, it can be shocking to see the names of famous people who have allegedly fought Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa either publically or privately. Some of these names may come as either a surprise, or hopefully, a wake-up call to those suffering from this frightening disorder. The names in bold are those who died as a result of their inability to control the disorder.

Allegra Versace Paula Abdul Alanis Morrisette Nadia Comanicei Sandra Dee Justine Bateman Richard Simmons Victoria Beckman Tracy Gold Sally Field Ashlee Simpson Kate Winslet Winona Judd Sharon Obourne Karen Carpenter Margaux Hemingway Christy Henrick

Some of the people who suffered from Bulimia are listed below:

Princess Diana Jane Fonda Elton John Gilda Radner

Binge Eating is the third disorder. It is different from Bulimia in that the sufferers do not vomit but continue to gain weight until they reach an unhealthy weight or even become obese. Binge eaters cannot stop eating and often can eventually do nothing to reduce the weight gained unless they receive professional treatment.

One famous person who has been in the spot light for possible binge eating is Britney Spears. Binge eaters have weight that often goes up and down drastically showing they are out of control and need professional help to control their eating disorder.

Charice with host JJ at z100 radio interview. This is just a portion of the interview showcasing her hidden talent.

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