Anorexia nervosa or anorexia is a common eating disorder that affects almost 95% of women at some point of time in their life, particularly, adolescent girls. Anorexia develops as a consequence of the obsession of maintaining low body weight and the individual suffering from it fears the very thought of weight gain. Most anorexic individuals resort to crash dieting which begins as normal dieting but ends up being an obsession accompanied by starvation, forced vomiting, purging, over exercising and use or laxatives or diet pills in order to reduce weight.

As a result, the anorexic individual becomes skinny, fatigued and depressed and is constantly worried about maintaining the lost weight. Another characteristic feature of this disorder is that anorexic patients feel they need to shed more weight even after being grossly underweight.

Treating anorexia naturally:
Anorexia nervosa is accompanied by depression, anxiety, low self esteem and fatigue. It can be treated with the help of psychotherapy and intake of a well balanced diet. There are various herbs that can help combat anorexia and its associated features but must be taken regularly.

It is essential for individuals suffering from anorexia to increase their intake of vitamin B complex, vitamin C and E and essential fatty acids in order to maintain a strong immune system. Intake of folic acid and zinc should also be increased in order to prevent any deficiencies.

Alfalfa is a powerful appetite stimulant and can be taken in the form of salad or herbal capsules to help treat anorexic individuals.

Glowin health tonic is a herbal remedy recommended to boost appetite and enhance digestion. It is available as herbal syrup and can be taken on a daily basis to help overcome anorexia.

Ginger helps restore loss of appetite and promotes digestion. It is recommended to take ginger dietary capsules to help overcome anorexia nervosa.

Juice of various herbs such as dandelion, yarrow and wormwood helps boost appetite and enhances digestion. It is recommended to take it before meals on a regular basis to treat anorexia nervosa.

Herbs such as fennel, peppermint, fenugreek and lemon balm can be used to make herbal teas and must be taken once a day. They have a soothing effect on the stomach and help boost appetite.

Essential oils of bergamot, hyssop, ginger, cinnamon, ylang ylang and chamomile help calm the mind and boost appetite. They can be used as inhalants or massage oils to help deal with anorexia.