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Written and Reviewed By :
Dr. Riddhi P. Sardhara.
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What is Anorexia?
Anorexia, or anorexia nervosa, is a serious eating disorder characterized by an extreme loss of appetite, excessive weight loss, and an intense fear of gaining weight. People with anorexia may also engage in compulsive exercise and, in some cases, develop bulimia, a condition where they induce vomiting after eating. Anorexia is more common in women than men and can have severe physical and psychological consequences if left untreated.
Cause of Anorexia:
Anorexia does not have a single cause; it results from a combination of social, emotional, and biological factors. While societal pressure to be thin plays a significant role, other contributing factors include:
Family and Environmental Factors: A history of eating disorders in the family, childhood trauma, or a stressful home environment.
Psychological Issues: Low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
Medical Conditions: Chronic illnesses, pregnancy-related vomiting, chemotherapy side effects, or digestive disorders.
Emotional Triggers: Shock, grief, or stress can sometimes lead to a loss of appetite.
Gastrointestinal Problems: Weak digestion, chronic constipation, and acidity may contribute to anorexia.
Common Symptoms of Anorexia:
Recognizing the early symptoms of anorexia can help in timely intervention. Some common signs include:
Extreme weight loss and a visibly thin appearance.
Loss of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles.
Avoiding food or refusing to eat in public.
Anxiety and obsessive thoughts about calorie intake.
Brittle skin, hair thinning, and overall weakness.
Shortness of breath and fatigue.
Depression or mood swings.
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Effective Home Remedies for Anorexia (Loss of Appetite):
If you or someone you know is struggling with a loss of appetite due to anorexia, try these natural home remedies to stimulate hunger and improve digestion:
Squeeze one fresh lemon into a glass of lukewarm water, add a pinch of salt, and drink it every morning. This helps boost digestion and appetite.
Consume 3-4 cloves of garlic daily, either raw, in soups, or boiled in water to improve digestion.
Eat ½ inch of fresh ginger with a pinch of rock salt (Saindha Namak) before meals to stimulate appetite.
Keep a paste of raisins (Kishmish) and date palm (Khajur) in your mouth before meals to naturally boost hunger.
Mix 3-6 grams of roasted cumin (Jeera) seed powder with honey and take it twice a day for improved digestion.
Drink fresh pomegranate (Anar) juice mixed with cumin powder, sugar, and honey before meals. It enhances appetite and digestion.
Take 2 grams of carom seeds with rock salt twice a day before meals to stimulate digestion.
Burn and cook amla fruit on charcoal and add 2-4 ml of ghee, cumin seeds, salt, and asafoetida (hing). Let it cool and consume before meals for appetite enhancement.
Mix jaggery (gud) water with tamarind (imli) and spice it with cinnamon (dalchini), cardamom (elaichi), and black pepper (kali mirch). Keep it in your mouth before meals to stimulate hunger.
Drink a glass of fresh orange juice every two hours throughout the day to enhance digestion and increase appetite.
Consume grape juice daily for at least three weeks to naturally boost appetite and digestive health.
Drinking coconut water with lemon juice in the morning helps increase appetite and detoxifies the body.
Grind wood apple (bael), rock salt, cumin seeds, kokum, and tamarind into a small ball and consume before meals to improve hunger.
Drink soups made from sour or aromatic vegetables like tomato, lemon, coriander, and spinach.
Eating a few raw amlas daily can increase appetite and improve overall digestion.
In cases of anorexia, gradually increase meal portions, starting with warm soups or rice gruel, followed by green gram, chickpea, or lentil soup, then dal-rice, and finally chapati.
Drink buttermilk mixed with black pepper, cumin, and coriander powder to enhance digestion and appetite.
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