Do you feel hungry but don’t want to eat? Are you too skinny, to the point that your rib cage can be seen? You could be suffering from a psychological condition known as anorexia. The medical term of this disorder is Anorexia nervosa. It is advised to seek immediate medical help. At the same time, you can try using some simple home remedies. These can help spur your appetite and help you to begin eating healthy.
While psychologists and doctors are still unaware of the causes of anorexia, they agree that factors like genetics, social pressures, hormonal imbalances, family pressure and several other psychological factors can lead to anorexia.
Both men and women can be a victim of anorexia. Women are more prone to this condition, especially young women in their teens and 20s. Young women are extremely conscious about their looks and body; this can lead to anorexia.
Traumatic and stressful life situations, such as abuse, rape and change of job can result in this condition. Even emotional stress right before or during puberty can cause some people to become anorexic.
The strong urge to lose weight, regardless of whether the person really needs to lose weight, paves the way for anorexia. Usually the affected person never realizes that he or she is anorexic.
Some of the signs of anorexia are as follows:
If you have these signs, you could be suffering from anorexia. You certainly need medical help. Do make use of these suggested home remedies too in conjunction.
It is important to remember that most anorexics deny having a problem. For home remedies to actually be effective or for that matter any treatment to work, you would first have to acknowledge that you have an eating disorder. There is nothing to be ashamed of, as you are not alone. There are many people across the world with anorexia and many have successfully overcome this disorder.
The purpose of most remedies for treating anorexia at home is to spur your appetite, get the stomach to produce more gastric juices and to encourage better digestion. Some of the remedies also help anorexics to cope with accompanying depression and mood swings.
Garlic is known to stimulate the digestive system, helping to boost your appetite. Boil five to six cloves of garlic in some water and simmer for about 10 minutes. Strain and drink this soup every day. It will help stimulate your appetite.
This home remedy for anorexia is used throughout the world. Mix some orange juice in a glass of lukewarm water. Consume one glass every 2 hours. It will increase the production of gastric juices in your stomach.
Mix fresh carrot juice in a glass of lukewarm water and consume every 2 hours. This works just like orange juice. Usually people who cannot digest orange juice should try this home remedy.
This is an excellent home remedy for anorexia, as it helps boost your appetite. Consume an apple and follow it up with a glass of milk that has been sweetened with a spoon of honey.
Take about five peppercorns and grind them to a paste with honey. Eat this paste every day in the morning before eating or drinking anything else.
Lime and ginger work together to build up your appetite and get you attracted to food. Mix equal quantities of lime juice and ginger juice. Add a little bit of rock salt and place the mixture in the sun for three days. Cover it with a muslin cloth to prevent dust and dirt from going in. Consume one teaspoon of this mixture every day before your meals. It will help to enhance your appetite and also aid your digestion.
Extract the juice of sour grapes and add them to flour to make dough for bread. Bake the bread and consume it for a minimum of 15 days to overcome your eating disorder.
Boil water, and add 3 cloves and about half teaspoon of lemon juice. Allow the water to cool down. Strain and drink this liquid. You should drink this liquid every day for at least a week. It will help boost your cravings for food.
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