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EATING DISORDERS

In recent times Eating Disorders have become one of the most significant health issues in our society. Eating disorder, is an umbrella term to cover conditions such as Anorexia, compulsive eating and/or drinking, bingeing, bulimia, or simply consuming items we do not wish to. The issue is not being able to control eating patterns.

Unstable BLOOD SUGAR levels will always be the present when we are confronted with an eating disorder, and this issue above all others must be addressed, before a permanent solution can be achieved.  

Below are some of the more common issues that contribute to an eating disorder, but as always, each case is unique and must be dealt with accordingly.

As human beings we are hard wired to feel good. When we do not feel good, often it is a direct consequence of an incomplete bio-chemical pathway. Production shortages and  imbalances related to recycling of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, melatonin and dompamine can contibute to the problem. Hormone production difficulties and their deactivation can also be a significant factor. Ensuring the basic nutritional ingredients are present to support the above systems is  fundamental.

Various degrees of impared absorption WILL exist. The resulting deficiencies contibute to various bio-chemical pathways being unable to start or complete.  People with absorption issues tend to be drawn to (ab)using substances that are absorbed directly through the mucosa of the mouth, bypassing the digestive process. Unfortunately these substances such as alcohol, refined sugar, drugs, chocolate etc tend to be addictive and harmful over the long run. Absorption issues must be addressed and improved.  

Incomplete digestion. The stomach acid produced by the different blood groups can  influence which foods may be challenging, and are best to avoid. Enzyme status also contributes to what foods can be metabolised. Liver function determines the quality of bile produced, which in turn determines what fats can be broken down. The above and other pathways contribute to the quality of digestion.

Research shows that certain people with incomplete digestion issues, can have problems with food groups such as wheat and dairy produce. The main problems are with gluten from wheat, and from casein in dairy produce. When the casein is not fully broken down a product called caseomorphine is produced, and incomplete gluten metabolism produces gluteomorphine. Morphine, is it any wonder why some children will break down doors to get at such 'foods', and why they have such difficulties removing these items from the diet.

Events that trigger episodes must of course be addressed. Menstrual issues are often a trigger, and the chemical imbalances causing this distress has to be addressed. PSYCHOLOGICAL issues that can trigger an episode must be addressed and lifestyle activities that are over challeging will have to be looked at, before a stable position can be reached.