How to accept yourself

A large part of how we view other people isbased on how that person presents him or herself. Therefore, if you viewyourself as sexy, and act that way, then others will perceive you as sexy.

It is therefore imperative to truly look atand appreciate your own body. It is true; it has faults, just as every bodydoes. However, what matters is to accept the faults, accept yourself as a workin progress, and flaunt what you have.

You will find that people react positivelyto your positive self-image.

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The healing powers of lemon

For thousands of years lemons have been praised as a foodand medicine. The antioxidant properties of the high vitamin C content makelemons helpful in speeding healing, retarding the signs of ageing, and wardingoff cancer.

Although lemons are generally regarded as acidic, duringdigestion the acids are metabolized to produce potassium carbonate, which helpsto neutralize excess acidity and protect the lining of the digestive tract.This makes lemons helpful for many digestive problems including hiccoughs, heartburn,nausea, constipation, and worms. Lemons act as a tonic to the liver,stimulating bile production when the juice is taken in hot water one hourbefore breakfast each morning. Mixed with olive oil, lemon juice helps dissolvegallstones and even a fish bone stuck in the throat! It is also used todissolve uric acid. Lemon juice is powerfully antiseptic, providing a boost tothe immune system, an effective remedy for all kinds of infections, and ithelps to bring down fevers. As a gargle, it relieves sore throats andtonsillitis. One tablespoon of juice in water half an hour before each meal canhelp relieve asthma. Lemon’s antifungal properties make it a valuable cure forthrush. As a cleaning and diuretic remedy, lemon juice can be used for waterretention, arthritis, and rheumatism.

Lemon juice’s astringent action stems bleeding. Apply it oncotton wool to the nostrils for nosebleeds and massage bleeding gums with it inthe morning and at night. Lemon juice also makes a good lotion to preventsunburn. Mixed equally with glycerine, it soothes chapped lips; helps keep thecomplexion clear, and tones greasy skin.

Tip: To treat coughs, colds, and flu, add lemonjuice to 3 cloves and honey in hot water.

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Developing a positive relationship with food and our bodies

One way of protecting ourselves and our families fromdeveloping eating disorders is by encouraging a positive relationship with foodand our bodies.

Most of us want to confirm to the media images of women,because we are made to feel that this will lead to success and happiness. However,it is vital to make peace with who we are instead. We need to recognise ourneed for food and the enjoyment we get from it. We need to nurture our bodiesand value their health, regardless of whether they conform to an ‘ideal’ image.

Keep this in mind if you join an organisation or use aproduct to help you get thin. Are you tackling the real issues by doing this?Groups that empower you to understand and accept yourself might be moreappropriate. If you really do have weight problem (and this should be confirmed by a health worker),thereare constructive ways of addressing it, by means of sensible eating habits, ahealthy diet and regular exercise.

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Bulimia

Bulimia is similar to anorexia nervosa in that the personwith bulimia is also obsessed with dieting, being thin and has a terror offatness. The main difference is that the bulimic woman does not starve asanorexic women do, but overeats or binges. After bingeing, she will purgeherself of the food by deliberately vomiting or taking laxatives. Bulimia, likeanorexia can have serious physiological consequences. Constant vomiting mayupset the electrolyte balance of the body and cause potassium loss, which canlead to fainting and even heart attacks.

Laxative abuse can result in problems such as kidney failureand water on the lungs. It has been found that some people may be primarilyanorexic, but that they also force themselves to vomit or take laxatives whenthey do t. Similarly, some bulimics may go through periods of starvation, whichmay be followed by a binge. Therefore, the two problems are not very distinct,and sufferers may have symptoms of both.  

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Anorexia nervosa

Although there are different definitions of anorexia nervosa, most agree that the central characteristic is that of starvation. A person who is anorexic is obsessed with being slim, terrified of becoming fat, and preoccupied with denying themselves food. Even while starving themselves, they cannot stop thinking of food. Another common feature is massive weight loss, which is usually accompanied by amenorrhoea (this means that monthly periods stop).

It is very common for women with anorexia to have a distorted view of their bodies. The majority of those who become anorexic were never overweight to start with. They, however, see themselves as fat, regardless of how thin they become. Obsessive exercising is also common.

Anorexia nervosa is most common among young women, particularly adolescents, but it does occur among older women and men. About 10% of sufferers starve themselves to death. Those who recover from the disorder may experience ling-term side effects, such as infertility.

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