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Eating disorders from pagt At them, atdthey may only eat very small quantities of food. Lakewje. they may weigh them selves "epeatedly, often several umes it the same day. and are always concerned about losing weight Asyou may be able to imag ine. liring with anorexia can cause other significant health problois. such as electrolyte imbaliKes and cardiac arrest. For fimales, amenorrhea (the ceasiig of one's menstrual cycle ) can ocur The National Institute of Mmtal Health (NIMH) also lists tk following symptoms: - Thinning of the bones (oste<fenia or osteoporosis) - Brittle hair and nails - Dry aid yellowish skin - Growti of fine hair over body (lanugp) - Mild inemia. and muscle weakness aid loss - Seversjconstipation -Low bkiVt pressure, slowed breathing anl Vise - Drop it lnti-Tial body tem perature. cauing a person to feel cold all the trrit - Lethirjy (tiredness) Bulimia Bulinia nervosa, commonly known smply as bulimia. an eating diorder characterized by eating luge quantities of food without control over one's eating (also caled binge eating) and then puling (e.g. using laxahves or vomilng to get the food out of the bod)) or engaging in exces sive exsrcise or fasting. One thing tlat makes this disorder differen from anorexia, accord ing to ?IMH , is that people liv ing will bulimia can be a normal weight whereas those with anorexi are by definition under weight. However, both diseases are chaacterized by extreme fear of gainng weight and dissatis factionvvith one's body. Bulimia can alo result in electrolyte imbalajces. as well as GI prob lems aid oral concerns. NIMH lists tie following additional symptans: - Chronically inflamed and sore thoat - Swollen glands in the neck and beow the jaw - <V'om tooth enamel and increasingly sensitive and decay ing te?th as a result of exposure to stonach acids Gastroesophageal reflux disordfcr (GERD) -Intestinal distress and ini tatioi from laxative abuse - Kidney problems from diuretic abuse - Severe dehydration from purging of fluids Binge-eating disorder Like bulimia, binge-eating disorder is a disease that is char acterized by overeating . or eating large quantities of food without having control over one's eating However, unlike bulimia, people suffering from binge-eating dis order do not purge or fast follow ing the binge. According to NIMH, people who live with this disorder frequently feel ashamed and embarrassed by their behav ior, which can lead to feelings of sadness that lead to further b i n g e i n g As a result, those living with this disorder are frequently over weight or obese, conditions that also lead to many health conse quences, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. How are fating disorders treated? Treatment for eating disor ders is complex, as it must target the psychobgical, behavioral, and physical aspects of the per son. Frequently, treatment involves talk therapy (such as cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT), nutritional counseling, and medicaion treatment. Some antidepressants, for example, have been shown to be effective in treating these disorders. The bottom line is that eating disorders are real medical dis eases, and they are deadly. However, they are treatable If you are. or someone you know is, experiencing these symptoms, it is critical to get help from a qualified physician (such as your family doctor or psychiatrist) right away Looking for more information? A good place to start is NIMH's website: www.nimh.nih.gov - Contribution by Jaimie Hunter. MPH. CHES Do you need further infor mation or have questions or comments about this article? Please call toll-free 1-877-530 1824. Or, visit the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity web s i t>e http://www.wfubmc rduJminority health. Angela Davis to lecture in Winston-Salem CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT Activist, educator and author Angela Davis will lec ture in Winston-Salem later this month Davis first came to nation al prominence in the 1970s as a Civil Rights activist associat ed with organizations like the Black Panther Party and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee She was placed on the FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted List" after a weapon registered in her name was used in the mur der of a judge. Davis spent 18 months in jail but was acquit ted after a tnal that continues to be described as one the most famous in recent U.S. history Davis, a pro lessor at the University of California at Santa -Craz, often draws upon her own experiences in her lectures and books. She remains a strong advocate for social justice and femi nist causes. The author of eight books. uavis. 03, maintains a hectic public speakmg schedule that takes her around the globe. In Davit recent years, a persistent theme of her work has been the range of social problems associ ated u ith incar ceration and the generalised crimi nalization of those communi ties that are most affected by pover ty and racial dis crimination Davis will speak Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts' Thrust Theatre/Performance Place . Admission is free, but tickets are required Call 336-721 1945 for tickets, which are limited Her lecture. "Art, Resistance and Transformation." is part of the 2009 Kenan Writers' Encounters, a public series of lectures and receptions, master classes, workshops, and multi media presentations devoted to the exploration of creativity across the arts This is the fifth and final season of the series Dancer, choreographer, author and educator Liz Lerman will give a workshop as part of the series on Wednesday. April 1 , from 6 - 8 30 p ra., at UNCSA^ Catawba Theatre Performance Place She will lecture on Thursday. April 2. from 7:30 -10 p.m at UNCSA's Main Theatre. ACE Complex. Film Village. Both events are free, but require a ticket Lerman founded Liz Lerman Dance Exchange in 1976. and has cultivated the company's unique multi-gen. erational ensemble into a lead ing force in contemporary dance For more information about The Kenan Writers Encounters, visit www kenanarts org . "My team includes not just the doctors that practice heart medicine, but the doctors who create heart medicine.'' Eddie Swaim leads a full life. He s active in his church. He's the grandfather of five. And he's an artist when it comes to barbeque, right down to creating his own mouth-watering secret sauce. But after years of struggling with heart dis ease ? including three heart attacks, triple bypass surgery, and then heart failure ? Eddie and his doctors decided the best treatment option was a heart transplant. Fortunately, Eddie chose Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. His multidisciplinary team included heart failure cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, nurses and trans plant coordinators who provided the most advanced options. Wake Forest Baptist is the only medical center in the area offering the latest heart failure options such as artificial hearts and heart transplants. We are at the forefront of finding new ways to treat patients with complex heart conditions and, by individualizing options, we offer the highest level of care. Eddie's transplant was incredibly successful. He 11 tell anyone who'll listen about his new heart and the team of doctors who wouldn't give up. He loves to talk about how he has no trouble keeping up with his"vfive grandchildren. But the recipe for his famous sauce? Well, some secrets are made to be kept. For patients such as Eddie Swaim, our expert knowledge made all the difference. For more in formation about our Heart Center or to make an appointment with a physician, call (336) 7l6~2255 orvisitwfubmc.edu/heart. Knowledge makes all the difference. Wake Forest University Baptist Bi! B M >1 IW1)I J J :1* Heart Center For more info or to schedule an appointment, call 1.336.7 1 6.2255 or 1 .800. 446. 2255 or visit wfubmc.edu Winston-Salem, NC
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