Numerous, Severe, Health Consequences to Disordered Eating
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Posted by Jeannie Delahunt May 8, 2009 |
My series of articles focusing about specific, life threatening problems associated with disordered eating, I hope, especially for young people reading, will raise awareness to the seriousness of these conditions.
Though I do not want to raise a "scare," I do want to raise a respect for the almost miraculous functioning, or, what I believe to be the almost miraculous functioning of the human body. Tampering with it not only has an initial impact, but interrelated ripple impacts. One system is connected to another system. If one malfunctions and isn't remedied, it can lead to the malfunctioning of other systems.
Bulimic Vomiting, Stomach Acid and Ailments
Dehydration and Eating Disorders
Osteoporosis and Eating Disorders
Disordered eating cannot be taken lightly, or even idolized. I will be doing an article about these pro-anorexia sites in the near future. I am personally horrified that there are people out there who find this life threatening condition something to be sought after and praised.
I am continually upset about the emphasis the entertainment, advertising and modeling world places upon being ridiculously thin to achieve success.
People can die for any number of complications due to disordered eating. Organs fail, are damaged and shutdown, for any number of reasons due to disordered eating.
I am amazed at how intricate and honed a machine the human body is right down to the smallest of details. Fortunately, the human body can take some amount of abuse. However, over a prolonged period of time, especially for the young, the damages can hold far reaching ramifications.
I also cannot emphasize enough that, should any information in any of the articles raise a concern, please, please, please seek professional, qualified help. These articles are not intended in any manner to diagnose or treat conditions.
Blessings to all! :)