Hi friends,
Last month, out of the blue, I met a friend, a very old friend. I didn’t recognize her. Not because I haven’t seen her for such a long time. But, simply because she has changed a lot.
She, now, looks beautiful and fresh. So different from the person I used to know. She used to be underweight, weak, uninspired and pale.
I assumed she had anorexia. But when I asked her, she denied.
So, when I met her again, I asked her how she managed to change that much.
She answered, “It was simply a strong will and knowing that I was on the wrong track. And, of course, a great help from a person who cared about me more than I do about myself.”
From her story, I learned that the existence of a helping hand means a lot in the healing process of a person with anorexia.
So, if you happen to know someone you care about living with anorexia, lend a hand. The main article below will help you.
Plus, you can find the optional way to exercise and things to avoid to prevent sinus attack in the tips sections.
Hand in hand for health,
Riana Lance
Editor of Healthifica
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The Effects and Signs of Anorexia
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By Mary Anne Winslow
Helping people afflicted with anorexia is by no means an easy task. Realizing that something is wrong with them and with their eating behaviors, anorexics often go to great lengths to hide their eating disorders. They tend to withdraw from social contacts, refuse to eat with others and hide their withering bodies by wearing loose or baggy clothes or by using layered clothing. All these are done in an effort to hide their eating problems.
Even when their cover has been blown and their eating problems are brought out in the open, most anorexics will definitely shun the idea of treatment arguing that they do not need it. Many will even claim that it is not a problem but rather a lifestyle choice. The problem is even greatly aggravated by the astronomic rise of pro-anorexia websites on the internet. These websites glorify anorexia and proclaim it as an ally. They even offer tips on how to further deny hunger and turn away from
food forever.
Anorexia can be very difficult to subdue. Its power over a person can be so overwhelming rendering any treatment an uphill battle. It can even be a lifelong struggle and anorexics may forever remain susceptible to the disease.
This disease poses a grave threat to a person’s health. Anorexia causes a great deal of damage to a person’s vital organs and deprives the body of the needed nutrients for normal functioning. Some of the damage incurred by the organs may be irreparable even when the sufferer has evidently recovered. At worst, anorexia may even lead to death.
Knowing the detrimental effects of anorexia, it is critical to spot the disease at its inception. So if you notice a family member, a loved one or a friend expressing extreme dissatisfaction about his or her physical appearance, severely dieting and/or displaying low self-esteem, talk to them about these concerns. Who knows? You might be preventing the development of a full-blown eating disorder and might be saving a person’s life.
If you notice the signs of anorexia in a family member or in someone else that you care about, there are things you could do to help. The National Eating Disorders Association suggests that you follow these simple rules.
• Talk to the person. Set aside a time to discuss your concerns about his or her behaviors privately. Tell him or her that you are worried about the noticeable changes in his/her eating habits and excessive exercising. Tell him/her that these may be signs of a deeper problem, which needs professional medical attention.
• Lend a sympathetic ear. Show him or her that you care. If he/she does not want to admit to a problem, just voice your concerns and your reasons for feeling that way. Cite specific instances, which led you to talk about the perceived problem. There is no need for you to fight or clash wills with the person.
• Do not place guilt, shame or blame on the person.
• Avoid suggesting simple solutions. Anorexia is a complex problem, which requires intensive and thorough medical attention. There is never a simple solution or a shortcut remedy to this problem.
• Express your unconditional support. Reiterate that his/her health and happiness are your primary concerns.
The way to recovery may be long and tedious, but there always remain a flicker of hope for those who want to break free from this disease.
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Eating Disorders
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Russell
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Resistance Band for Your Muscles
Bored with dumbels? Don’t let it stop you from exercising. You can use the resistance band to replace dumbels.
Basically, the function of resistance bands is the same with the function of dumbels. When you pull out the band, your muscle will work very hard to resist it so it doesn’t get stretched.
Yet, by using resistance bands, you can avoid having bulky muscles. It will only tone your muscle, not make it bigger.
Have you had one yet?
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Things to Avoid to Prevent Sinus Attack
Acute bacterial sinusitis is an infection of the sinus cavities caused by bacteria. It usually is preceded by a cold, allergy attack, or irritation by environmental pollutants. When you have a cold or allergy attack, your sinuses become inflamed and are unable to drain. This can lead to congestion and infection.
So, what can you do to avoid sinus attack?
Avoid drinking alcohol since it causes nasal and sinus membranes to swell
Try not to swim in pools treated with chlorine. It can irritate the lining of the nose and sinuses
Do not dive. It can force water into the sinuses from the nasal passages
Avoid cigarette smoke and other irritants that may aggravate your sinus condition
Avoid dust, pollen, mold, or any foods that trigger allergies such as foods with MSG, nitrited meats, fermented foods, aged and ripened cheeses, etc.
Avoid air travel. If you must fly, use a nasal spray decongestant before take-off to prevent blockage of the sinuses allowing mucus to drain
These tips are taken from one of the posts in our blog
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