Thirty million Americans will struggle with disordered eating at some point in their lives. Nearly one million Canadians are living with a diagnosed eating disorder, and millions of others struggle with food and weight preoccupation.
These serious illnesses affect all kinds of individuals across the spectrum of gender, ethnicity, age, and socioeconomic status.
This month marks two observances to raise public awareness about the dangers of eating disorders. In the United States, the National Eating Disorders Association is spearheading National Eating Disorders Awareness Week from February 26th through March 4th. In Canada, the National Eating Disorder Information Centre is behind Eating Disorder Awareness Week from February 1st through February 7th.
Eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, are complex and life threatening – they have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. However, due to societal stigma, many eating disorders go undiagnosed or untreated.
Fighting Eating Disorders: Why Naturopathic Medicine May Be the Answer
