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DISORDERED EATING, BODY IMAGE AND WEIGHT ISSUES:

PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY

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See links below for a listing of recommended books, newsletters and websites on various topics

 

 
             

 

GENERAL NUTRITION & HERBS

 

    1. Anderson, J .: THE NUTRITION BIBLE-- A Comprehensive, No-Nonsense Guide to Foods, Nutrients, Additives, Preservatives, Pollutants and Everything Else We Eat and Drink , Morrow, 1995.  

    2. Balch, J., & Balch, P.: PRESCRIPTION FOR NUTRITIONAL HEALING: Third Ed., A Practical A-Z Reference to Drug-free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and Food Supplements , Avery Publ. Co., rev. 2000.  

    3. Brown, J.: EVERY WOMA.N’S GUIDE TO NUTRITION , University of Minnesota Press , 1991.

    4. David, M.: THE SLOW DOWN DIET--Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, Healing Arts Press, 2005

    5. David, M.: NOURISHING WISDOM-- A Mind-Body Approach to Nutrition and Well-Being, Bell Tower , 1991.

    6.  Duke, J.A.: THE GREEN PHARMACY—The Ultimate Compendium of Natural Remedies from the World’s Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs, St. Martin’s Paperbacks, July, 1998.

    7. Geary, A.: THE FOOD AND MOOD HANDBOOK-Find Relief at last From Depression, Anxiety, PMS, Cravings and Mood Swings, Thorsons, 2001.

    8. Gittlemann, A.L.: THE BODY KNOWS BEST, Pocket Books, 1996.

    9. Herbert, V, ed., et al: TOTAL NUTRITION—The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need: From the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine , St. Martins Press, 1995. (Comprehensive guide to nutrients and their function. Do not recommend weight control section)

    10. Garrison, R. & E. Somer: NUTRITION DESK REFERENCE , Keats Publ., 2000.

    11. Author: Koenig, K: RULES OF NORMAL EATING--A Commonsense Approach for Dieters, Overeaters, Undereaters, Emotional Eaters, and Everyone in Between, Gurze Books, 2005.
    12. Murray, M.T.: THE HEALING POWER OF HERBS-The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants, Prima Health, 1995.
    13. Ross, J.: THE DIET CURE—The 8-Step Program to Rebalance Your Body Chemistry and End Your Food Cravings, Weight Problems, and Mood Swings—Now, Penguin Books, 1999.
    14. Ross, J .: THE MOOD CURE—The 4-Step program to Rebalance Your Emotional Chemistry and Rediscover Your Natural Sense of Well-Being, Vicking, 2002.
    15. Schlosser, E.: FAST FOOD NATION-The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, Houghton Mifflin Co., 2001.
    16. Sifton, D. W., Editor: THE PDR® FAMILY GUIDE TO NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS™, Ballantine Books, 2001. 
    17. Somer, E .: NUTRITION FOR WOMEN , Henry Holt, 1995.
    18. Somer, E.: FOOD AND MOOD — The Complete Guide to Eating Well and Feeling Your Best, 2 nd Ed., Owl Books , 1999.
    19. Tyler, V.E.: THE NEW HONEST HERBAL: Sensible Guide to Herbs and Related Remedies, Pharmaceutical Products Press, 1993.
    20. Wurtman, J.: MANAGING YOUR MIND AND MOOD THROUGH FOOD, Rawson Assoc., 1986.                     

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MINDFUL EATING, SPIRITUAL NUTRITION

     
    1. Albers, S: EATING MINDFULLY—How to End Mindless Eating & Enjoy a balanced Relationship with Food , New Harbinger Publ., Inc., 2003.
    2. Altman, D.: ART OF THE INNER MEAL—The Power of Mindful Practices to Heal Our Food Cravings, Moon Lake Media, 2002 (originally published by HarperSanFrancisco, 1999.
    3. Cotner, J.: GRACES-Prayers & Poems for Everyday Meals and Special Occasions, HarperSanFrancisco, 1994.
    4. Ginsburg, L. & M. Taylor : WHAT ARE YOU HUNGRY FOR?—Women, Food and Spirituality , St. Martin’s Griffin , 2202.
    5. Harper, L: THE TAO OF EATING--Feeding Your Soul Through Everyday Experiences Through Food. Gurze books, 1998.

    6. Kabatznick, R.: THE ZEN OF EATING—Ancient Answers to Modern Weight Problems, Perigee Books, 1988.
    7. Keston, D.: THE HEALING SECRETS OF FOOD—A Practical Guide for Nourishing Body, Mind and Soul, New World Library, 2001.
    8. Keston, D.: FEEDING THE BODY, NOURISHING THE SOUL—Essentials of Eating for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being, Conari Press, 1997.
    9. Schatz, H.S.: IF THE BUDDA CAME TO DINNER—How to Nourish your Body to Awaken Your Spirit , Hyperion, 2004
    10. Villaverde, H., et al.: CONSCIOUS EATING—Prayers, Blessings, Affirmations, Pluma Publ, 2001.

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FITNESS / BODY WORK

 

    1. Anderson, N.: REALITY FITNESS-Inspiration for Your Health & Well-Being, New World Library, 2000.
    2. Barker, B.: THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Learning to Use Your Body, Bantam Books, 1991.
    3. Baechle, T.R.: WEIGHT TRAINING: Steps For Success, Leisure Press, 1992.
    4. Greenberg, C. and S. Stein: PRETEND YOUR NOSE IS A CRAYON AND OTHER STRATEGIES FOR STAYING YOUNGER (exercise for elders), Houghton-Mifflin, 1991.
    5. Heller, J. and Henkin, W.: BODYWISE: Regaining Your Natural Flexibility and Vitality for Maximum Well-Being, Jeremy Tarchler, 1986.
    6. Moran, V.: FIT FROM WITHIN--101 Simple Secrets to Change Your Body and Your Life--Starting today and Lasting Forever, Contemporary Books, McGraw-Hill, 2002.
    7. Nelson, M.: STRONG WOMEN STAY YOUNG, Bantam Books, 1998.
    8. Ryan, P.: FULL CIRCLE FITNESS--Be Your Own Personal Trainer, 1991
    9. Shimer, P.: TOO BUSY TO EXERCISE, Storey Communications, 1996.
    10. Spring, H. et al: STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING EXERCISES, Thieme Medical Publishers, 1990.
 

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WEIGHT / COMPULSIVE EATING / BODY IMAGE

 
    1. Baker, N.: THE BEAUTY TRAP: Exploring Women's Greatest Obsession, Watts & Danbury, 1884.
    2. Berg, F.: WOMEN AFRAID TO EAT-Breaking Free in Today's Weight-Obsessed World, Healthy Weight Network, 2001.
    3. Berg, F.: CHILDREN AND TEENS AFRAID TO EAT--Helping Youth in Today's Weight-Obsessed World, Healthy Weight Network, 2001.
    4. Berry, C.R.: YOUR BODY NEVER LIES, Page Mill Press, 1993.
    5. Berry, C.R.: COMING HOME TO YOUR BODY: 365 Simple Ways to Nourish Yourself Inside and Out, Page Mill Press, 1996.
    6. Chernin, K.: THE OBESSION: Reflections On the Tyranny of Slenderness, Harper & Row, 1987.
    7. Erdman, C.: NOTHING TO LOSE--A Guide to Sane Living in a Larger Body, Harper, San Francisco Publ., 1995.
    8. Fodor, V.: DESPERATELY SEEKING SELF--An Inner Guidebook for People with Eating Problems, Gürze Books, 1997.
    9. Fraser, L.: LOSING IT: America's Obsession with Weight and the Industry That Feeds It, Penguin/Dutton, 1994.
    10. Freedman, R.: BODYLOVE: Learning to Like Our Looks and Ourselves--A Practical Guide for Women, Harper & Row, 1989.
    11. Gaesser, G.: BIG FAT LIES--The Truth About Your Weight and Your Health, Fawcett Columbine, 1996.
    12. Hall, L.: FULL LIVES: Women Who Have Freed Themselves From Food and Weight Obsessions, Gürze Books, 1993.
    13. Hall, L. & L. Cohn: BULIMIA: A GUIDE TO RECOVERY, Gürze Books, 1999.
    14. Hay, L.: LOVE YOUR BODY, Hay House, 1989.
    15. Hirschmann, J. & C. Munter: OVERCOMING OVEREATING, Fawcette Columbine, 1988.
    16. Hirschmann, J. & C. Munter: WHEN WOMEN STOP HATING THEIR BODIES--Freeing Yourself From Food and Weight Obsession, Fawcett Columbine/Ballentine Books, 1995.
    17. Hirschmann, J. & L. Zaphiropoulos: PREVENTING CHILDHOOD EATING PROBLEMS, Gurze Books, 1993
    18. Hutchinson, M.: TRANSFORMING BODY IMAGE, The Crossing Press, 1985.
    19. Johnston, A.: EATING IN THE LIGHT OF THE MOON--How Women Can Let of Compulsive Eating Through Metaphor and Storytelling, Birch Lane Press, 1996.
    20. Kabatznick, R.: THE ZEN OF EATING-Ancient Answers to Modern Weight Problems, Perigee Books, 1988.
    21. Kano, S.: MAKING PEACE WITH FOOD, Harper & Row, 1989.
    22. Kater, K.: REAL KIDS COME IN ALL SIZES--10 Essential Lessons to build Your Child's body Esteem, Broadway Books/Random house, 2004.
    23. Maine, M.: BODY WARS--Making Peace with Women's Bodies, Gurze Books, 2000.
    24. Millman, M.: SUCH A PRETTY FACE: Being Fat in America, W.W. Norton, 1989.
    25. Mitchell, S. & C. Christie: I COULD KILL FOR A COOKIE, Penguin Books, 1998.
    26. Natenshon, A.: WHEN YOUR CHILD HAS AN EATING DISORDER-A Step-By-Step Workbook for Parents and Other Caregivers, Jossey Bass Publishers, 1999
    27. Newman, L.: SOMEBODY TO LOVE--A Guide to Loving the Body You Have, Third Side Press, 1991.
    28. Normandi, C. & L. Roark: IT'S NOT ABOUT FOOD: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life, End Your Obsession with Food and Weight, Putnam Publ. Co., 1988
    29. Normandi, C. & L. Roark: OVER IT-A Teen's Guide to getting Beyond Obsessions With Food and Weight, New World Library, 2001.
    30. Pipher, M.: REVIVING OPHELIA: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls, Ballentine Books, 1994.
    31. Roberts, N.: BREAKING ALL THE RULES: Feeling Good and Looking Great No Matter What Your Size, Penguin Books, 1987.
    32. Roth, G.: APPETITES--On the Search for True Nourishment, Dutton, 1996.
    33. Roth, G.: WHEN FOOD IS LOVE--Exploring the Relationship Between Eating and Intimacy, Dutton Publishers, 1991.
    34. Smelzer, D: ANDREA'S VOICE: Silenced By Bulimia, Gurze Books, 2006.
    35. Tribole, E. & E. Resch: INTUITIVE EATING-- Reject Dieting Forever and Reclaim Your Body Through Guilt-Free Eating, St. Martin, 1993, rev. 2003.
    36. Vincent, L.M.: COMPETING WITH THE SYLPH: The Pursuit Of Ideal Body Form, Berkeley Books, 1981.
    37. Virtue, D.: CONSTANT CRAVING: What Your Food Cravings Mean and How to Overcome Them, Hay House, Inc., 1995.
    38. Waterhouse, D.: LIKE MOTHER LIKE DAUGHTER: How Women Are Influenced By Their Mother's Relationship to Food and How to Break the Pattern, Hyperion, 1997.
    39. Wolf, N.: THE BEAUTY MYTH, William Morrow & Co., 1991.
    40. Woodman, M: ADDICTION TO PERFECTION: The Still Unravished Bride, Inner City Books, 1982.
    41. Woodman, M: THE RAVAGED BRIDEGROOM: Masculinity in Women, Inner City Books, 1990.
    42. Woodman, M, & Mellick, J.: COMING HOME TO MYSELF: Reflections for Nurturing a Woman's Body & Soul", Conari Press, 2000.

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    SELF-HEALING / PSYCHOLOGYOF CHANGE / ENERGY MEDICINE

      

    1. Achterberg, J.: RITUALS OF HEALING—Using Imagery for Health and Wellness, Bantam Books, 1994.
    2. Bensen, H.: TIMELESS HEALING—The Power and Biology of Belief, Fireside, 1996
    3. Borysenko, J.: A WOMAN’S BOOK OF LIFE: The Biology, Psychology and Spirituality of the Feminine Life Cycle, Riverhead Books, 1996.
    4. Borysenko, J.: MINDING THE BODY, MENDING THE MIND , Addison Wesley, 1987.
    5. Capacchione, L.: THE WELL-BEING JOURNAL: Drawing On Your Inner Power to Heal Yourself , New Castle , 1989.
    6. Cirlot, J. E.: A DICTIONARY OF SYMBOLS, New York , 1971.
    7. Dossey, L.: HEALING WORDS--The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine, Harper San Francisco, 1993.
    8. Dossey, L.: PRAYER IS GOOD MEDICINE, Harper Collins, 1996.
    9. Eden, D.: ENERGY MEDICINE, Tarcher/Putnam, 1998.
    10. Gawain, S.: CREATIVE VISUALIZATION , Bantam Books, 1979.
    11. Laskow, L.: HEALING WITH LOVE—A Breakthrough Mind/Body Medical Program for Healing Yourself and Others, HarperCollins, 1992.
    12. Louden, J.: THE WOMAN’S COMFORT BOOK: A Self-Nurturing Guide for Restoring Balance in Your Life , Harper Collins, 1992.
    13. Myss, C.: WHY PEOPLE DON’T HEAL AND HOW THEY CAN , Harmony Books, 1997.
    14. Myss, C.: THE ANATOMY OF THE SPIRIT: Learning the Language of Power and Health, Harmony Books, 1996.
    15. Myss, C. & N. Shealy: THE CREATION OF HEALTH--The Emotional, Psychological, and Spiritual Responses That Promote Health and Healing , Stillpoint Publishing, 1988, 1993.
    16. Northrup, C.: WOMEN’S BODIES, WOMEN’S WISDOM: Creating Physical and Emotional Health & Healing, Ballentine Books, 1993.
    17. Pert, C .: MOLECULES OF EMOTION—Why You Feel the Way You Feel, Scribner, 1997.
    18. Welch, P.: THE ENERGY BODY CONNECTOIN—the Healing Experience of Self-Embodiment, Llwewellyn Publ., 2000.

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    INSPIRATIONAL / SPIRITUAL

     

    1. Chodron, P.: START WHERE YOU ARE--A Guide to Compassionate Living, Shambala Publishing, 1994.
    2. Chondron, P.: WHEN THINGS FALL APART—Heart Advice for Difficult Times, Shambala Publishing, 1997.
    3. Chopra, D.: THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS--A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams, Amber-Allen Publishing, 1994.
    4. Cameron, J.: THE ARTIST’S WAY, Putnam Publ., 1992.
    5. Duerk, J.: CIRCLE OF STONES: Woman’s Journey to Herself , Lura Media, 1989.
    6. Eisler, R.: THE CHALIS AND THE BLADE , Harper & Row, 1987.
    7. Foster, P. et al: MINDING THE BODY: WOMEN WRITERS ON BODY AND SOUL, Doubleday, 1994.
    8. Hunt, D.T.: THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR PLANET EARTH--An Adventure for the Soul , Hyperion/Disney, 1996.
    9. Kabat-Zinn. J .: WHEREVER YOU GO, THERE YOU ARE--Mindful Meditation in Everyday Life , Hyperion, 1994.
    10. Pinkola Estes, C.: WOMEN WHO RUN WITH THE WOLVES , Ballentine, 1992.
    11. Ruiz, D.: THE FOUR AGREEMENTS, A mber-Allen Publ., 1997.
    12. Tolle, E.: THE POWER OF NOW: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Namaste Publishing, Inc., 1999.
    13. Vaughan , F. & R. Walsh, ed.: ACCEPT THIS GIFT--Selections From A Course In Miracles , Jeremy Tarchler/Perigee Books, 1983.
    14. Woodman, M.: CONSCIOUS FEMINITY , Inner City Books, Canada , 1993.

WEBSITES:

 

www.intuitiveeating.com (Website from the authors of the book, Intutive Eating)  

  

www.thebodypositive.org ( The Body Positive: workbook and DVDs for ages: preK - 7 years; 8-11 years and 12-19 years, and Parent Materials and DVD coming soon!)

 

www.bodypositive.com (Body Positive Website for health at any size; size acceptance)

 

www.andreasvoice.org (Andrea's Voice Foundation: education for parents and prevention of eating disorders)

 

www.overcomingovereating.com (National Center for Overcoming Overeating: referrals, workshops, articles)

  

www.beyondhunger.org (Beyond Hunger: prevention and treatment programs in San Francisco North Bay)

  

www.edrs.net (Eating Disorders Recovery Services: collaborative referral source for recovery services, providers, and education in San Francisco Bay Area)

 
http://www.bulimia.com (GÜRZE Books:
Health At Every Size Journal: science and research on weight & eating issues; and free catalogue of books on disordered eating)

    

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org (National Eating Disorders Network; resources and referrals)

 

www.eatingdisorderinfo.org (Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness: Educational information including hotline phone numbers and referrals for treatment)

 

www.anad.org (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, ANAD, hot line, referral service, support groups, information and education)

 

anred.com (Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANRED: An informational site)

  

www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org (Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action: An advocacy organization with the mission to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority)


www.edreferral.com (Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center: referrals to eating disorder specialists, treatment facilities and support groups. Also information on getting insurance coverage for treatment and more)

 

www.hedc.org (Harvard Eating Disorders Center)

 

www.mirror-mirror.org/eatdis.htm (Mirror-Mirror Website on Eating Disorders)

 

www.something-fishy.org (Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders)

 

www.igc.org/mef (Media Education Foundation)

 

www.about-face.org (promotes alternatives in advertising images)

 

www.justthink.org (media literacy for kids)

 

www.4women.gov/BodyImage (Office on Women’s Health of USDHHS; BodyWise handbook)

 

www.hify.com (Health Initiatives for Youth)

 

www.health.org/gpower (Girl Power!)

 

www.dadsanddaughters.org (Dads and Daughters)

 

www.usda.gov/chpp/healthyeating.html (Interactive Healthy Eating Index)

 

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic ( USDA Food & Nutrition Information Center )

 

www.eatright.org (American Dietetic Association)

 

www.nih.gov (National Institutes of Health)

 

www.healthyweight.net (Healthy Weight Network)

 

www.nhlbi.nih.gov/nhlbi/whi (Women’s Health Initiative)

 

   
   


RESOURCES

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Prepared by: Barbara Birsinger, MPH, RD, Health & Nutrition Consultant, Rev. December 2005

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Tufts University Nutrition Newsletter
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Environmental Nutrition

Spirituality & Health
Body & Soul (formerly New Age)
Radiance Magazine
MODE Magazine: Style beyond Size
Eating Disorders Review (for individuals with an eating disorder and their families)

New Moon Magazine (for girls)
GL (Girls' Lives)

 
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