Anorexia Symptoms

What is Anorexia?

Anorexia nervosa or Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by low body weight and a distorted body image; it is an obsessive fear of gaining weight.

Usually found more in females than in males

Those suffering from anorexia often control their body weight by starving and purging themselves. In this illness, people refuse to eat, which in course of time, can lead to general weakness.

The term anorexia nervosa was established in 1873 by Sir William Gull, one of Queen Victoria's personal physicians.The term is of Greek origin: an- (ἀν-, prefix denoting negation) and orexe (όρεξη, "appetite"), thus meaning a lack of desire to eat.However, while the term "anorexia nervosa" literally means "neurotic loss of appetite",.

Anorexia Symptoms:

Brain and Nerves:
can't think right, fear of gaining weight, sad, moody, irritable, bad memory, fainting, changes in brain chemistry. 

Hair: hair thins and gets brittle

Heart: low blood pressure, slow heart rate, fluttering of the heart(palpitations), heart failure

Blood: anemaia and other blood problems

Muslces and Joints: weak muscles, swollen joints, fractures, osteoporosis

Kidneys: kidney stones, kidney failure

Body Fluids: low potassium, magnesium and sodium

Intestines: constipation, bloating

Hormones: periods stop, bone loss, problems growing, trouble getting pregnant. If pregnant, higher risk for miscarriage, having a  C-section, baby with low birth weight, and post partum depression.

Skin: bruise easily, dry skin, growth of fine hair all over body, get cold easily, yellow skin, nails get brittle.

Effects of Anorexia: 

Death,Anemia,Heart Failure,Bone loss,Bad breath,Absence of a period(females),Decreased testosterone(males),Constipation,bloating or nausea,Low blood potassium,
Kidney Problems

Can lead to: Depresion, Anxiety Disorders,Personality Disorders,Obsessive Compulsive disorders,Drug abuse

Some household Remedies for Eating Disorders:

*Water is the basic remedy to anorexia. Unless your digestive system is not cleansed, you will not feel hungry and your anorexia will not be cured. Water does the first step. Intake of warm water cleanses the digestive system.

1)Mix 1 teaspoon of lime juice with 1 teaspoon of ginger juice.,consume it after each meal which will improves digestive system and improve the appetite.

2) Drink some butter milk with a small quantity of black pepper mixed in it

3) Chewing some sesame seeds before meals is said to be useful in treating anorexia..

4) Boil three garlic cloves in a cup of water. Allow it to cool down and add some lemon juice to it. Take this twice a day.

5) Take a few pieces of pineapple regularly for breakfast and it makes one feel craving for food throughout the day.

Anorexia in children..: Early detection and intervention can reduce the severity of symptoms, enhance the child's normal growth and development.

Encourage healthy eating habits...

*Extreme cases need medical consultation.

Stress Management Techniques

What is Stress??

Stress Definition:   

stress refers to a stress with significant negative consequences. Stress produces numerous symptoms like decline in physical health and also depression.

Types of Stress:

1. PHYSICAL Stress related to intense exertion, manual labor, lack of sleep, more travel
2. Stress related to CHEMICAL effects from drugs, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and environmental pollutants such as cleaning chemicals or pesticides.

3. MENTAL Stress related to worry, anxiety, working for long hours.
4. EMOTIONAL Stress because of factors of anger, guilt, loneliness, sadness, fear
 5.NUTRITIONAL Stress related to not proper intake of diet,food that lacks vitamins and mineral
 6. RAUMATIC stress related to injuries or burns, surgery, illness, infections, extreme temperatures
 7. SYCHO-SPIRITUAL Stress because of  troubled relationships, problems related to financial and business.

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Stress Symptoms:

How Body Reacts to Stress:

1. NERVOUS SYSTEM:


2. MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM:


3. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:


4. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM:


5. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM:


6. GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM:


7. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM:

Stress Management:

How to reduce Stress???

1. How to handle Stress: 

For better Stress Relief Engage yourself in Reading  a good book, Watching your favourite movie related to different categories like romantic and comedy movies.
Also Engage yourself in painting or photography for Stress Relief

Enjoy yourself in day dream for 15 minutes and also Use visualisation techniques for relief from stress.
Evoke good memories from look at memory or story board. Like this one should handle the Stress.

2. Dealing with Stress: 

Sit outside and enjoy the sounds, Listen your favourite piece of music like romantic songs, Listen to some sounds, lapping water, Listen to a motivational & inspirational recording, Playing  a relaxation cd, Listen to a radio programme with your eyes closed. this is one of the one need to follow for Stress Relief or Dealing with Stress.

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3. Managing Stress: 

Again one more method for Stress Relief is Singing a Song, Laughing a lot, Have a chat with someone who listens to you or with your dear ones, Chewing  a piece of sugarless gum, Use deep breathing exercises and doing Yoga for stress relief which works even better i think, Eat a piece of dark chocolate,In this way one can Manage Stress.

4. stress reduction techniques:

 include Burning of some aromatherapy oils, Enjoying the aroma of scented candles, Doing some baking - the mixture of aromas and soothing morvements,,Enjoying outdoor smells from walks in the country or near the sea, Freshly brewed tea or coffee.

5. Coping with Stress: 

Also one needs to involve in physical activity like Doing exercise,  Squeezing a stress ball, Stroke a pet - particularly cats, dogs, rabbits, Wear soft warm clothing, Bake - enjoy the soothing., repetitive movements, playing a musical instruement, Having a massage for stress relief, also Do Yoga or Pilates for stress relief in order to cope with the Stress. 

Detox Water

Preparation of  Detox Water:

Integridients required:

2 litres of Water
1 medium cucumber
1 lemon,
10-12 mint leaves.

Steep all the above overnight in Refrigirator and drink every day., which is very good for health.