Treating Anorexia Nevrosa With Herbs

Treating Anorexia Nevrosa With Herbs

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What is anorexia?

Anorexia (known as anorexia nervosa) is a kind of food and psychiatric disorder in which patients are afraid of weight gain. They significantly reduce food intake, as a large percentage of cases it leads to death (between 5 and 20%).

Most often anorexia affects bones and it happens in the early teen years. The heart, however, is the most threatened, because body loses weight and it also diminishes and weakens itself. In this situation, patients are hospitalized.

Anorexia affects both body and mind. In the beginning it can start by keeping some diet, or a gentle hint from our classmates that we are "a little plump." Anorexia affects mostly women, and if not treated in time, can lead to serious diseases, such as osteoporosis, kidney problems and heart problems.

Causes and risk groups

You probably can develop anorexia if:

• if you have family member with similar eating disorders, or suffering from anorexia

• going in for a sport that requires perfect figure and it is a great stress for you (ballet, gymnastics) or a fashion model

• experiencing stressful times of your life (divorce, moving to a new city, new job, new school, loss of a loved one)

What are the symptoms of anorexia? 

Usually people suffering from anorexia deny they have a problem. They do not see it, or simply do not want to see it. If you are worried about your relative or friend, these symptoms can help you to "diagnose" him / her:

• visibly weighs, much less than normal

• afraid not to gain weight

• thinks he/she is overweight, though apparently look very weak

Life of such people, focuses only over control their weight. In their heads spinning everything related to nutrition, diet, weight, and "fear of weight gain." They do a lot of sport, even when they are sick. They use many diuretics to avoid weight gain, vomit frequently.

How to be diagnosed?

Usually your doctor will compare your weight, whether it meets the age and years. Will check your heart, lungs, blood pressure, bone density and can assign you a blood test. More details - here.

                                                                                  

Complications of anorexia. When to call the doctor?

• inability to urinate

• pounding heartbeat, palpitations or beating slower than normal

• have seizures

• severe abdominal pain, vomiting of blood

• have dark, black tarry stools

• have severe aches and pains

Early treatment of anorexia gives the best chances. You can return to your normal weight because it is not just physical, but emotional problem. Yes, it is true that the treatment can take you a long time, but you must try.

                         

Treatment of anorexia with herbs and natural remedies.

Mint

Drink 1-2 tablespoons mint juice every morning, it sharpens the appetite.

Orange

Regular intake of oranges improves digestion by stimulating stomach juices. One or two oranges a day are enough.

Ginger and lemon

Mix equal parts lemon juice and ginger juice. Drink 3 times daily, before meals.

Apples

Consume at least two apples a day. They maintain normal digestion and restore appetite.

Pineapple

Sprinkle a few pieces of pineapple with pepper and salt. This improves appetite.

Garlic

In the bowl of water, boil two or three cloves of garlic. Strain, add the juice of half a lemon and drink twice a day, within a week.

Salad

Eat lots of salad (cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, beets). Salads stimulate appetite- consume them 15 minutes before meals.

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