There has been a general agreement among authors that the self-starvation behavior of these medieval saints appears similar to that of present day women struggling with anorexia nervosa. While some authors believe that the etiology of modern day starvation behavior is distinct, others support a more substantial connection between religious fasting and eating disorders, noting that present day eating disorder sufferers may give religious meaning to their food restriction. The argument among several authors about the behavioral differences between historical self-starvation and modern day anor...

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However, the drastic physical, physiological and emotional effects of self starvation, self-deprivation and abuse that an eating disorder poses on a body, essentially contributes to the destruction of the athlete's longevity and physical endurance. ... Starvation leads to low bone density and eventually osteoporosis placing the athletes at greater risk for stress fractures and injuries thwarting their performance. ... As unhealthy as eating disorders are overall, there are also benefits of self inflicted starvation, deprivation and a lower BMI to a...

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Anorexia is characterized by extreme starvation that leads to a disastrous loss of weight. ... Anorexia is defined as an emotional disorder characterized by an intense fear of becoming obese, lack of self esteem and distorted body image which results in self-induced starvation. ... Then when they look at themselves and don't see perfection they "punish" themselves by restriction or starvation. ... This disease takes ordinary often very beautiful people and drives them to starvation for no apparent reason. ...

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These deaths are caused by starvation, cardiac arrest, other medical conditons or even suicide. ... Physiological Signs Death, Osteoporosis, lowered blood pressure, Hormone imbalance , Concentration problems, Brain starvation ,Heart attack ,dehydration , Dry Brittle And thinning of hair, Dizziness, Weight loss, Paleness or grayish tone of skin, compaliants of feeling cold, Lowering of inner body temp. ...

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Information on the "ANRED" - (Anorexia Nervosa and related Eating disorders) site state that starvation, weight loss, and related medical complications are quite serious and can result in death. ... According to the "NAMI" - (Notional association for Mental Illnesses) starvation experienced by persons with Anorexia can cause damage to vital organs such as the heart and brain. ... So why does so many people push themselves to starvation? ...

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This self-starvation disorder affects one percent of all females and is a silent killer (1 Powell). ... More than ten percent of anorexics die because of the effects on their body from self-starvation. ... It is a disease of deliberate starvation and appetite control. ... Heart attacks and starvation are the effects of advanced stages of the illness and sometimes are untreatable. ...

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Sometimes they must be hospitalized to prevent starvation, yet they often continue to deny the condition. ... The starvation experienced by persons with anorexia nervosa can cause damage to vital organs such as the heart and brain. ...

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According to the World of Psychology anorexia is defined as " an eating disorder characterized by an overwhelming, irrational fear of being fat, compulsive dieting to the point of self starvation and excessive weight loss."... The dehydration and starvation of anorexia can reduce fluid levels and mineral contents, a condition known as electrolyte imbalance, which can be of very serious and even life threatening, unless the fluids and minerals are replaced. ... According to the e world of psychology " Unfortunately up to 20% of those suffering from anorexia nervosa eventually die of starv...

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Dying to be Thin In recent history, the idea of feminine beauty has been shifting toward a less healthy, overly thin model. Women are so obsessed with their figures that they sometimes develop life-threatening habits. Because pressures to conform to a "perfect body" image are high in our society,...

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Anorexia is self-induced starvation to the point of extreme, and deadly weight loss. ... The young girls obsession with her body commonly followed by certain events. 1) Self- starvation and obsession with food, weight, and appearance 2) A profound fear of being fat (even if emaciated) 3) A relentless pursuit of losing weight that typically leads to 20% to 25% loss of normal body weight 4) No other medical or mental disorder can explain such a weight loss 5) Deprivation of food, in spite of obvious hunger 6) Loss of menstrual period, in women, and sometimes, impotency in men 7) Occasio...

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The physical aspects of anorexia is starvation and emaciation which can be accomplished by severe dieting or by purging. In January 1983, pop singer Karen Carpenter died of heart failure associated with low serum potassium - a consequence of prolonged starvation. ... Anorexic thoughts and behaviors encourage self-destructiveness and make it harder for anorexics to give up their self-starvation to choose life over a living or actual death. ...

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Beautiful women are thin women. This is certainly what society would have us believe. Unfortunately, this belief causes many young women to be obsessed with thinness, obsessed to the point of illness, obsessed to the point of anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is an obsession with being thin even ...

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By restricting food intake, a sense of control and calming takes over, as (in starvation) the level of serotonin produced drops. ... A quote from the something fishy website describes a feeling all too common for the victim of an ED "..starvation fills a void inside when it's approval from you I crave. ...

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Eventually, a series of starvation-induced physical and psychological changes threatens control over eating and motivates more conscientious efforts to reduce. ... Eating disorders are serious: They can lead to stomach problems and tooth decay, bone loss, blood and endocrine abnormalities, infertility " and ultimately death from starvation, suicide or heart problems. ...

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Anorexia Nervosa is a state of starvation and emaciation, which can be accomplished by severe dieting or by purging. People with anorexia nervosa become emaciated to the point of actual starvation, losing at least 15% to as much as 60% of normal body weight for age and height. ...

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Anorexia, which consists of self-starvation and excessive exercise and Bulimia, whose traits are excessive eating, binging and purging of food through vomiting and use of laxatives or other diuretics can cause serious health problems, organ failure and death. ...

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World of Anorexics Television and magazine advertising show the images of glamorous and thin models everywhere. Thousands of teenagers are starving themselves every day in an effort to attain what the fashion industry considers to be the "ideal" figure. However, an average female...

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They turn towards self-starvation in order to achieve whatever image of beauty they think is desirable. Although anorexia is psychological in nature, its physical effects can be disastrous, with 1 in 10 cases leading to death by cardiac arrest, starvation, suicide, or other medical complications (Screeningday 3). ...

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Image is Everything Allen Ginsburg, a radical writer of the 1960s, said, "Whoever controls the media- the images- controls the culture" (Rogers). The media constantly conveys images of the ideal female body. Every woman has a unique build and makeup, yet the media always tries to perpetuate what...

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Pertinent Issues of Adolescence During adolescent years, most people experience many stressful situations under the influence of peer pressure. Most of them have a negative impact on one's life. At colleges, universities, and other places where youngsters spend their free time, alcohol, cigaret...

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Anorexia Nervosa Today, thin means beauty, success, and happiness to most people. Nearly every man, woman, and teen has suffered at one time or another from issues of weight, appearance or self image. Anorexia is a disorder where people who are not comfortable with their body image, diet and st...

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We have all heard the well-known phrase, " It's what is on the inside that counts" right? Unfortunately, all that we are exposed to, through advertisement, movies, and television is the perfect, practically unattainable body. We see women flaunting their stick thin bodies, while men walk around sh...

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Starving For Control Eating disorders are very complex syndromes that occur in many different individuals. Eating disorders not only affect the person's physical well being, but also their emotional well-being. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating are all present in today's socie...

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 Eating disorders have become the third most common chronic illness among the adolescent age group ranging from 10 -25 years of age, and in recent years media has become a main source of why boys and girls feel unhappy with the way they look .(364). Median includes television, internet, and magaz...

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What is an 'eating disorder'? An eating disorder is a condition when a person has abnormal eating habits that involves either eating extremely small amounts of food, or severely overeating. It is considered as a psychological problem because it usually comes from your thoughts of fear concern...

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