John Bell


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Bulimia Effects - Not Just Physical, Emotional Too
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Tina Dunaway was 18 when she started binging and purging. The stresses of senior year seemed overwhelming, her boyfriend broke up with her, and she was rejected by her first college pick. Purging to prevent weight gain is a way for people - usually young women with bulimia to feel more in control of their lives and to ease stress and anxiety. Classified as an eating disorder... (posted by John 3 years 317 days ago.)
Anorexia Symptoms - More Than Just Losing Weight

Sarah didn't think much about it when her daughter first started complaining about her hips. After all, Abby got them from her. It wasn't long before Sarah started to notice changes in Abby's behavior that worried her. She looked thinner, and she started avoiding family meals and exercising a lot. Was it normal adolescent angst or something more? Anorexia Nervosa Disorder is an eating disorder where... (posted by John 3 years 317 days ago.)
Sugar Addiction - Things Are Not So Sweet Anymore

Don't think you eat much sugar? Think again. Americans consumes almost 160 pounds of refined sugar each year - it's in everything from ketchup to lunchmeat. One can of soda has 10 teaspoons of sugar, which is the maximum recommended daily allowance. Sugar activates the brain's pleasure center, which releases opioids that fuel a craving for more sugar. Even the sight of ice cream generates the same... (posted by John 3 years 317 days ago.)
Semen Analysis - Maybe It's the Guy Who's Infertile

When a couple is having difficulty getting pregnant, the reason may be due to male factor issues. In fact, about half the time, it is. After a year of unprotected sex (or six months if the woman is 35 or older), it's time for an infertility work-up. While the female partner may be subject to a host of embarrassing and uncomfortable tests, the male partner is often asked to provide a semen sample for a... (posted by John 3 years 317 days ago.)
Clomid - Kickstart Your Fertility

You've been trying faithfully month after month and no baby yet. Your doctor recommends Clomid, but you've heard stories about fertility drugs causing women to have half a dozen babies at once. Don't worry - you're safe. Clomid, otherwise known as seraphone or clomiphene citrate is a good first line of defense if you need a fertility drug. Used to induce ovulation, Clomid us safe, easy to take and runs about $25 a month.... (posted by John 3 years 317 days ago.)