As posted on Wesleying…
Martha Tenney ‘09 writes:
We are starting a group for students with eating disorders or disordered eating, and their friends and allies. We hope to create a supportive and welcoming environment for anyone struggling with these issues at Wesleyan, which can sometimes be an alienating and hostile environment. We are in no way [...]

 Perhaps some of you saw the article in the New York Times (or other news sources) about the French bill which is attempting to reduce the proliferation of websites and magazines that seemingly promote “thinspiration” or which outright support eating disorders as a lifestyle choice (”pro-ana” or “-mia”).
In part, the article states:
The bill, approved by the lower [...]

From the New York Times…
MANOREXIA. Orthorexia. Diabulimia. Binge Eating Disorder.
All are dangerous variations on the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia, and have become buzzwords that are popping up on Web sites and blogs, on television and in newspaper articles. As celebrity magazines chronicle the glamorous and the suffering, therapists and a growing number of researchers [...]

From Her Active Life…
Trying to eat healthy – whole grains, fresh veggies, flax oil – is one important element of an energetic, athletic, robust lifestyle. Filling your body with natural, whole foods is the best way, without a doubt, to fuel yourself and prevent illness. Much as nutrition ought to be a top priority for [...]