WHAT IS BULIMIA?
By:
Eli King http://www.SelfHealthPlus.info/Bulimia/EliKing
“Every person ever born longs for the power to turn sickness into health, loneliness into love, bondage into freedom and failure into victory� K. Copeland
Who is this presentation for? • Those who are Bulimic • Those affected by bulimia nervosa whether it is family, friends or neighbours • Those caring for people who are struggling with an eating disorder bulimia nervosa • Those looking for Information on Eating Disorders including researchers
What is Bulimia? Bulimia also called bulimia nervosa in broad terms is a serious eating disorder and a psychological health condition where a person experiences regular indulgence of serious overeating. This usually makes them have a feeling of guilt, which can then lead to excessive reactions such as deliberate vomiting or purging, crash dieting and even excessive exercising. The common result is a lifestyle in a cycle of bingeing and purging.
Types Of Bulimia There are two types of bulimia: the purging and non purging type.
• The purging type: regularly engages in selfinduced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics or enemas. • The non-purging type: engages in other
unsuitable behaviours such as fasting or excessive exercise, rather than purging. Another common practice is to chew food and then spit it out without swallowing it.
Some Facts About Bulimia To Note: • Women are more likely to develop bulimia than men • 8% of women have bulimia at some stage in their life but mainly women aged between 16 and 40. • 64 percent of all bulimics have a near-normal bodyweight. • 70 percent of all bulimics also suffer from moderate to severe depression. • People with bulimia binge on average 11 times per week. • People who frequently change diets are 18 times more likely to become anorexic or bulimic than their counter parts. • Children of mothers that diet are more likely to develop eating disorders like bulimia. • Bulimia nervosa can affect children, but this is extremely rare. ANRED
Some Signs And Symptoms of Bulimia • Uncontrollable eating
• Secret purging
• Rigid dieting
• Irregular menstruation
• Abnormal fasting
• Frequent heartburn and indigestion
• Extreme Exercising • Obsession with body weight • Mood swings or depression
• Vomiting blood • Weakness and dizziness
• Frequent after meals • Swollen hands and feet bathroom visits face and neck glands • Acid reflux or ulcers • Weak and exhausted feeling • Poor skin and hair • Bloodshot Eyes • Tooth decay and mouth sores
• Bloating and constipation due to Abuse of laxatives and or diuretics used for weight control
Revealed Recovery Secrets
Bulimia is very dangerous to the body and health. Long term complications leads to heart and kidney failure however, the good news is that treatment can stop the cycle of binge and purging. “There is strong evidence that self help books can Be effective for many people with bulimia nervosa, especially if they ask a friend or family member to work through it with them� NHS.UK
The Top Secret is to take immediate action towards recovery: • Have a genuine desire and passion to get well • Learn how to eat normally to easily maintain your health • Search and discover the most effective techniques to stop bingeing and purging • Build your confidence and self esteem
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