result in migraines or headaches. Studies have shown that taking magnesium two times a day with medication can prevent migraines or headaches. Magnesium toxicity can be defined as large taking large doses of magnesium. These doses could contain laxatives and antacids. Symptoms of magnesium toxicity are hypotension, nausea, vomiting, facial flushing, and retention of urine, lethargy, and even depression. If this is not treated it can later result in weakness, a difficulty breathing, chronic and…
He was known to use "antihistamines, tranquilizers such as Valium, barbiturates, Quaaludes, sleeping pills, hormones and laxatives, for the constipation." PBS reported that at the time of Presley's death two pathologists "found evidence of severe and chronic constipation, diabetes and glaucoma." (Munson 2022) According to the book "Elvis Presley: A Southern Life," the autopsy…
thin and it is turning into something that people compete over. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia and the two most common eating disorders. Anorexia Nervosa, or just Anorexia, is where people that are thin feel fat so they starve themselves and take laxatives to lose weight. Bulimia is when people that are normal weight binge and purge food. Most females that have an eating disorder want to be skinny when they are already thin while most males who have a disorder want to lose weight…
A girl named Katie had some big problems in her life when she was 14 years old. Her parents had trouble in their marriage that made little Katie really depressed. Also, her family decided to move to another house. Those things led her to an eating disorder called anorexia. A young girl thought if she weighed less, her life would be perfect. It seemed that thinner people had a better life. She lost a lot of weight and ended up in a hospital. Her doctor realized that Katie needs some help and she…
storms can penetrate into nearby soil and groundwater wells, thus salinization of said water occurs. In addition, bacteria and algae find warm waters to be favorable to act as a breeding ground. The combination of salinization (which can manifest a “laxative effect”) along with pathogens can make individuals ill (Queensland Government, 2015), which detriments businesses as a whole because there would be less laborers present to tend to their craft. Unlike most developed nations, “sick days” are…
The early cause of mortality is mostly in young women is bulimia which is associated with severe medical and psychological disorder. Bulimia is an eating disorder which causes victims to either intake, excessive or insufficient amount of food, and also it affects the victim mentally, physically, and emotionally which can take and end the victim life. “BN are consistently characterized by perfectionism, obsessive-compulsiveness, and dysphoric mood.” (Neurobiology of anorexia and bulimia nervosa).…
The nasal septum is a flesh and membrane-covered cartilage wall dividing the nose into right and left nostrils. Fashion-forward individuals pierce the nasal septum, but perforations can also result from illnesses such as syphillis or rare inflammatory disorders, nose picking and drug abuse. A perforated septum 's symptoms include nose bleeds, recurring infections, sinusitis, whistling, congestion and a bad smelling crust. Doctors can monitor small perforations while managing tjem with ointments,…
Does the media cause eating disorders in the younger generation? “Hot Summer body” and “lose weight fast” were just a few of the bolded terms I’ve seen written on magazine covers throughout my childhood. The media surrounds young people everywhere and the pressure to be thin is always present. “There is no doubt that the ideal body size, as reflected in the style icons promoted in the media, is getting thinner” (The National Centre for Eating Disorders). Ideal images of what is…
Another cornerstone of balanced holistic living is internal cleansing. It is a very important step toward improved metabolic functioning and better health and overall well-being. In our modern- day lifestyle, we are constantly exposed to toxins in our food such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, additives, preservatives, and synthetic hormones. There are also toxins in the water we drink and the air we breathe. Also, taking large amounts of medication throws liver metabolism out of balance…
The world of sports places an emphasis on an athlete 's appearance. The typical athlete strives to appear lean and fit. Because of the added emphasis on the body and its appearance, studies have shown that an athlete has a higher risk of developing an eating disorder than that of other non-athletes. (Lawton 131) There was a research project done by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The project focused on the number of student athletes who had experienced an eating…