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Steven bratman health food junkies is the first book to identify this new eating disorder, orthorexia nervosa, and to offer detailed, practical advice on how to cope with and overcome it. Alright friends, we are finally back to regular blogging schedule. The term was introduced in 1997 by american physician steven bratman. Offering expert insight gleaned from his work with.
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