eating disorders

Calcium and Potassium are particularly critical in maintaining the electric currents that cause the heart to beat regularly. Studies have shown that people with anorexia are especially prone to obsessive compulsive disorder. According to the World of Psychology "It is difficult to pinpoint the cause of this disorder. The feet and hands of the anorexic patient may be cold or swollen sometimes. The stomach is often distressed after eating and is often bloated. Anorexia causes low levels of reproductive hormones, changes in thyroid hormones, and increases the level of stress hormones, which causes amenorrhea. This false sense of accomplishment is often reinforced by the envy of their heavier friends who may perceive anorexic patients as being stronger and more sexually attractive than they are. According to Psychology Today "long term irregular or absent menstruation is common which eventually may cause sterility and bone loss. On the other hand, advertisers heavily market weight reductions programs and present anorexic young models as the paradigm of sexual desirability and on the other hand again, the media floods the public with ads for junk food. The World of Psychology summarizes the treatment of anorexia. Researches have also shown that changes in seasons affects both depression and eating disorders and also that onset of anorexia appears to peak in May, which is also a peak month for suicide. Some investigators even believe that " young women who refuse to eat are attempting to control a portion of their lives, which they feel unable to control in most situations"(Psychology Today, May 98).