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Treatment of Anorexia |
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Treatment of Anorexia by Edward F. Group III, D.C., Ph.D, N.D.,CCN
People with anorexia usually resist treatment and do not wish to respond to behavior changes. They firmly believe that if they just lose enough weight, they will feel good about themselves, improve their lives, and enjoy self-confidence and success. After a while, however, they begin to understand that the supposed benefits of thinness are only an illusion that will never bring them happiness. Starving, stuffing, purging, and other self-destructive behaviors will never lead to peace and a meaningful life. It usually takes when they hit rock bottom that they will be forced to change. Even then the road to recovery will not be easy. Between 20 and 30 percent of people who decide to get treatment stop too soon and relapse. Even if they do stick with it, they can and often do have lapses and slips, leaving them discouraged and demoralized. Wanting a quick and easy solution to their problems, they too often give up when they find that recovery can take many months, even years, of hard work before they are free of their destructive behaviors. At this point you begin to wonder if recovery is at all possible. Can anorexia be treated successfully? The answer to that is a resounding yes. Lots of people recover from it. Recovery, however, as noted above, is a difficult process that can take seven to ten years or even longer. Some people recover faster. Those who work the program correctly and abide by what the physicians and counselors say to resolve their condition, usually come around faster. Sadly, the rest remain chronic sufferers or die. Because many factors contribute to the development of an eating disorder, and since every person's situation is different, the "best treatment" must be custom tailored for each individual. The process begins with an evaluation by a physician or counselor. Treatments for Anorexia
Steps to Recovery
If you find you fit all the above or you know someone who does where do you get help to fight this crippling condition? Find a counselor or physician you can trust, and with whom you can work effectively. Starting Towards Recovery
When it comes time for help, you need to be prepared. What information do you need to give the counselor so he or she can provide the best help possible? Below are a few questions you need to the counselor so you can get the right type of help.
Natural Remedies For Anorexia Healthy Diet Eat small healthy meals during the day. This will help to keep insulin levels balanced. People with anorexia sometimes lack sufficient amounts of protein. Have organic, cold-water fish at least 3 times weekly. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of zinc. For a whole body approach order Transforming Your Health in 90 Days or Less. High-Potency Organic Multivitamin/mineral supplement Take as directed on product label. Zinc 45 - 90 mg daily. Take with 3 mg of copper. People with anorexia sometimes have a zinc deficiency. B-Complex 1 capsules 2-3 times daily. Helps with stress. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5HTP) 100 mg 2-3 times daily. Supports serotonin levels with help to reduce depression and anxiety. Do not use with pharmaceutical antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications. Gentian Root 10 drops in water before each meal. Helps with appetite. St. John's Wort 300 mg of a .3 hypercin extract 2-3 times daily. Helps with depression and anxiety. Do not use with pharmaceutical antidepressants or anti-anxiety medication. Lithium Orotate 1-3 tablets daily. Helps with stress and depression. Do not use with pharmaceutical antidepressants or antianxiety medication. Special order from GHC. Essential Fatty Acids 1 tablespoon of organic freshly ground flaxseed or 3 grams of fish oil daily. Daily Walk 30 minute walk in the sunshine. Aromatherapy Use peppermint and bergamot to encourage the appetite. Put on tissue and inhale deeply through nose. Anorexia is one of those conditions that come from a psychological aspect of health more than medical. As was stated above, the only way to cure anorexia is by changing the way you think about food, and yourself.
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