Orthorexia

They are not concerned with the “how much” of their food, like the anorexics, but with the right quality. And to get this right, hours of the day may be spent ruminating about the content of the food ingested. What is seen by some doctors rather as a fad, is made out by others as … Orthorexia

Orthorexia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Orthorexia belongs to the eating disorders, but it is neither known nor frequently diagnosed as such. Affected individuals have a pronounced desire to always eat as healthy as possible. What is orthorexia? The term orthorexia is derived from the Greek words “orthos” and “orexis” for “right” and “appetite.” Unlike other eating disorders, orthorexia does not … Orthorexia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment