Ailments and Situations - Anorexia Nervosa - Remedies |
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- Herbs -Herbs Dandelion, milk thistle, red clover, and wild yam help rebuild the liver and clean the bloodstream. Ginger root, ginseng, gotu kola, and peppermint act as appetite stimulants. - Lifestyle -Lifestyle Engage in healthy, realistic attitudes toward weight and diet: understanding this is more important than forcing yourself to eat. Breaking bad eating habits and changing perception of body image are necessary lifestyle choices and people suffering from anorexia will have to willingly make those choices to truly beat the disorder. If this process is forced, it is far too likely the sufferer will return to his/her dangerous routines. If this is insufficient, do not hesitate to contact someone who specializes in treating eating disorders. Professional help/counseling is often a necessary step for recovery. Make sure, above all, that you surround yourself in a healthy environment. Remove unnecessary stresses and consider lightening your schedule -- anorexics are often perfectionists and try to do too much at once. Strengthen those relationships that make you feel best about yourself, and avoid the people, places and things that make you question your worth. A healthy diet will provide your body with the vitamins and minerals for proper, overall function. Carbohydrates are needed for energy, protein for muscle, fats for proper brain function and nutrient absorption, and fibre for correct digestive function. Raw fruits and vegetables are especially cleansing to the system and will help establish a normal appetite. Always consult your health practitioner or nutritionist before beginning a new diet. As self-destructive as your diet may have been, the human body tries to adapt to what it is given. Drastic changes in eating patterns can shock your system, especially if your diet consisted of little nutrients. This can lead to further damage to your body. Many people suffering from anorexia need to be hospitalized, given intravenous nutrient feedings, and supervised under professional care until they can properly adapt to a healthier diet. - Minerals -Minerals The following minerals are essential and are recommended to be taken in high doses. Your body is not used to being properly nourished and you will poorly assimilate these nutrients at first. Calcium. Take 1500mg daily. Magnesium. Take 1,000 mg daily. Potassium. Take 99mg daily. Selenium. Take 200mcg daily. Zinc and copper work synergistically to prevent copper deficiency and to help increase appetite. Take 3mg copper daily and 80mg zinc daily. It is also recommended that you be under the supervision of your naturopath or other health practitioner when supplementing with copper. - Vitamins -Vitamins A multi-vitamin with chelated mineral complex is recommended to provide full-spectrum supplementation of essential vitamins and minerals necessary for proper overall function. Vitamin A stimulates healing and immune function. Take 10,000 IU daily.
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