Eating Disorders
- Talk to a therapist
Work with a qualified professional to help you resolve any emotional issues that may contribute to your eating disorder
- See your doctor
Get a check-up to find out if your eating disorder has resulted in any health problems that may require medical care
- Mix in a multivitamin
Add a complete multivitamin to your daily diet to help prevent deficiencies, especially if you are anorexic or bulimic
- Think zinc
If you have anorexia, help improve your appetite by taking 50 mg a day of this essential mineral, along with 1 to 3 mg per day of copper
Ask about medications commonly prescribed for eating disorders; individuals with bulimia might benefit from anti-depressants, such as fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), venlafaxine (Effexor) and amitriptyline (Elavil), while people with anorexia sometimes benefit by taking cyproheptadine (Periactin)
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