THE DISORDERS:
NOREXIA NERVOSA: A psychological eating disorder in which a person refuses to eat adequately, in spite of hunger and they lose enough weight to become emaciated. The illness usually begins with a normal weight - loss diet. The person eats very little, and refuses to stop dieting after a reasonable weight loss. This disorder is characterized by great fear of putting on weight. People most affected are female adolescents and young adults.
BULIMIA: A psychological eating disorder characterized by abnormal, constant craving for food and binge eating (on high kilo joule food, often in secret), followed by attempts to compensate by over exercising, periods of strict dieting, self - induced vomiting or laxative use. In this disorder, Brain and central nervous system, kidneys, liver, endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract are all affected as a result. The bingeing is accompanied by feelings of shame and being ‘out of control’.
People most affected are female adolescents and young adults.
BINGE EATING DISORDER: A disorder similar to bulimia but without the compensating behavior such as vomiting or over exercising.
For these disorders, allopathic medicine currently uses Intravenous feeding in worst cases for anorexia, anti depressants for Bulima etc along with psychological therapy like counseling, Individual therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
TREATMENT THROUGH HOMEOPATHY:
As we know, Homeopathy treats the whole person, including, but not limited to, the symptoms of the eating disorder. Homeopathic remedies work to get to the core of the cause of the compulsion in the first place. This is the specialty of homeopathy. It is a powerful mind body medicine as it encompasses psychological treatment and physical strengthening of the system, in a single remedy.
Whether the issue stems from an emotional, genetic or physiological trauma or imbalance, the homeopathic remedy will have an overall positive effect on the patient. It restores the body back to create a balance, thus gradually removing compulsions of starving, bingeing and delusions of distorted self image.
FOOD:
Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress and thus lower the deterioration that the body experiences. Zinc is great for stimulating appetite, smell and cognitive function and reduces depression. Polyunsaturated fatty acids like omega-6 fatty acid and omega-3 fatty acid ensure normal development of the body.
Hence, a balanced diet will help restore the normal chemical balance in our body. So parents should ensure that their children consume a well balanced diet. All vitamins and supplements should be obtained only through natural food sources.
For these eating disorders, Homeopathy works at its best when combined with counseling, yoga, pranayama, balanced diet and lifestyle and most importantly support from friends and family to overcome the disorder. And for other less complicated eating disorders/ issues among children, Homeopathy can gently and effectively improve the appetite and assimilation, to enable our children to grow into healthy and happy individuals.
You may ask your personal query to Raj Kothuru (Homeopath) via email drraj@aurahealth.com.au or by phone 0425 761 826 / (03) 9077 5044 regarding your health problems. You will be offered authentic information and an opinion as to what best can be done pertaining to your ailment.
