Effects of Binge Eating
Effects of Binge Eating – Binge eating will cause obesity, which in turns causes a host of serious, sometimes fatal, diseases. Watch this to learn about the compounding effects of binge eating.
Expert: Nina Moadel, M.D. Practicing psychiatrist
Transcript
Whatever the cause, binge eating disorder can lead to SERIOUS health problems related to obesity. These include: type two diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gall bladder disease and heart disease. Binge eating disorder is also related to headaches, insomnia, joint and muscle pain, and menstrual problems.
The good news is that a combination of talk therapy and drug therapy CAN help! Psychotherapy for binge eating disorder focuses on changing both thoughts and behaviors surrounding food. Often, nutritional counseling is necessary to teach normal, healthy eating patterns.”
Last Modified: 2013-08-26
Category: Health and Nutrition, Videos
