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Gemma Davison

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A long-time love of science, a degree in Applied Biology, and time spent researching epigenetics have fueled Gemma's career as a medical writer.

Gemma has a keen interest in new discoveries within the health world which has led to projects writing about mental health, sexual health, and DNA testing.

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Articles by Gemma Davison

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What to expect when getting binge eating disorder help

You’ve finally decided to get professional help for binge eating disorder (BED). However, you may feel...

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What to do if you feel like binge eating

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States, with an estimated 2.8...

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What is non-purging bulimia?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious eating disorder defined by cycles. People who struggle with this...

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What is comorbidity?

You may have heard the term comorbidity when learning more about...

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What causes eating disorders?

When you or one of your loved ones is suffering from an eating disorder, it may be tempting to look for...

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Exercising too much: signs and symptoms of overexercise

Over-exercising symptoms can occur when you’re exercising too much and/or not giving...

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The similarities between anorexia nervosa and orthorexia

Anorexia nervosa (AN) and orthorexia nervosa (ON) can often be confused with each other due to the similar...

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How to eat normally after bulimia with a recovery meal plan

Eating disorders like bulimia nervosa (BN) nearly always revolve around irregular eating patterns. In the...

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The relationship between orthorexia and bulimia

Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a more recently acknowledged disorder. While yet to be recognized by the DSM...

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OCD and binge eating disorder

Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by eating a large amount of food in a short period of time...

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Practicing mindfulness and mindful eating

The practice of mindfulness originated through Buddhist meditation, but its introduction into Western...

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How chanting helps with meaningful living

Chanting is a type of meditation that has been part of human behavior for thousands of years, practiced by...

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How to tell your parents you have bulimia

If you've been struggling with eating, binging, and purging behaviors, or a poor body image, you may have...

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Healthy eating and eating disorder education for college students

Attending college is an exciting milestone, offering new levels of freedom and independence. But it’s also...

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The essentials of exercise bulimia recovery

Exercise bulimia is not as frequently talked about or as well understood as other eating disorders. But...

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Eating disorders among athletes

The sports world—both at the professional and amateur levels—is often accompanied by the pressure to perform.

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Eating disorder awareness

Eating disorders are believed to affect at least nine percent of the population worldwide, with an...

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Effects of eating disorders on your health

Conditions like bulimia nervosa (BN), anorexia nervosa (AN), binge eating disorder (BED), and other eating...

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Do I have bulimia?

If you’ve been struggling with your eating habits lately—especially if you’ve found yourself binging or...

Complex trauma and eating disorders

You may be familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is an anxiety disorder that results...

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Dangers of supplement and weight loss pills

It can be tempting to look for a quick fix if you’re struggling with thoughts about your weight or have...

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Compulsion and eating disorders

Do you sometimes feel the urge to eat large quantities of food or exercise excessively, to cope with...

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Cognitive behavioral therapy for anorexia

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the leading evidence-based...

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Can bulimia cause high cholesterol?

Bulimia nervosa (BN) causes many short-term physical effects. However, long-ranging health concerns are...

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Bulimia’s impact on your sleep

Bulimia nervosa (BN) can have a significant impact on numerous aspects of...

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What are the stages in bulimia recovery?

If you've decided the time is right to enter treatment for your eating disorder, you're probably wondering...

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Bulimia facts and statistics

Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by a recurrent cycle of binging and purging...

Bulimia during pregnancy: What to expect

Pregnancy can be momentous and miraculous, but can bulimia affect...

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Borderline personality disorder and anorexia nervosa

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and eating disorders, such as anorexia...

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Does anorexia face swelling occur?

The severe nutritional deficiency seen in those with anorexia nervosa (AN) can lead to edema, which is a...

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8 foods that boost serotonin

Knowing how to increase your serotonin levels can have several benefits to...

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