power supply system, which is based on natural and organic products - this is definitely a fashion trend, which try to follow more people.
But often over-commitment to a healthy lifestyle becomes signs of mental disorder.European dietitians have coined a new term - orthorexia nervosa, which, along with bulimia nervosa and eating disorder characterized.About the consequences resulting mania of healthy eating, says psychologist Sergei Shevtsov Lang .
«ortoreksi, like most" nerve "disease has deep psychological roots - explains psychologist / parapsychologist Sergei Shevtsov-Lang.- As a rule, ortoreksi exposed to two types of personality.The first attempt to hide behind the guise of the internal problems of a healthy lifestyle, the latter proved their superiority over others.For them, weight control and food consumption - the main way to assert themselves, to show their exclusivity.
logic of such people is simple: I can control my life, but you can not give up the burgers and fries, even for the sake of their own health.So - I'm stronger and smarter than you. "However, as confirmed by studies Swiss scientist orthorexia nervosa mostly affects women aged 30-50 years, less data eating disorder affects middle-aged men.
But in any case, adds Sergey Shevtsov-Lang, in the risk group are people with a certain temperament: insecure, prone to introspection, to excessive self-criticism.Orthorexia nervosa is also characterized by young girls, for whom "the number on the scale" is of great importance in life.They believe that weight - their main advantage, and are willing to support it at any cost.
Fine Line
«The line between a man leading a healthy lifestyle, and food maniac easy to step over - says psychologist Sergei Shevtsov-Lang.
- Starting with trivial follow fashion trends, or a desire to get in shape, people are so interested in proper nutrition that a new hobby with a time of life supersedes other interests. "Ortoreksiki - a food freaks.
They too are carefully selected food, devote much time physical activities are in constant tension, not allowing himself to even the slightest concessions.Most people with this eating disorder not only yourself follow the rules of healthy eating, but also try to influence the others: they are extremely negative perception of harmful food and trying to "recruit" in their ranks of new supporters.As explained by psychologists, the main feature is the strange food ortoreksi behavior.For example, he completely abandons meat products and feeds exclusively on vegetables from the garden, and sometimes, in only one color.
Or only eat wheat germ and milk or yogurt - every day."Food behavior ortoreksika - the result of the impact of the amended media thinking.A person with this type of disorder is constantly read specialized magazines, watching TV, which is looking for further confirmation of the correctness of their choice, their exclusivity: it is well done, he leads a healthy lifestyle, it is "above" the other - says psychologist Sergei Shevtsov-Lang.- Over time, the situation takes rampant: proper nutrition becomes a serious psychological disorder food obsession. "
sad consequences
ortoreksi most sad consequences, which is very ironic, is a complete physical exhaustion.It is known that good nutrition - a set of products from which a person gets all the necessary vitamins and minerals.Ortoreksiki, getting stuck on certain food components completely eliminate foods that might along with some "bad" carbohydrates, however, contain the vital elements and vitamins.Their deficiency leads to depletion of the body and is a prerequisite for the formation of anorexia.
So, ortoreksikov start falling hair and nails, is deteriorating appearance of the skin, deteriorates vision, somnolence, weakness.The body becomes vulnerable to the emergence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, nervous and reproductive system.
Along with this ortoreksi may infringe the intellectual health, lead to complete social isolation.Sergei Shevtsov-Lang commented: "In contrast to the primitive man, eating for us - more than a way to stave off hunger and maintain physical strength.She has a certain emotional component, because 80% of communication directly or indirectly related to the use of food.People with a cup of tea or coffee conduct business, friends meet in a cafe to tell each other about the news and share experiences or kakimi- ...
Ortoreksik usually avoids food in restaurants, preferring to prepare their own meals, only proven products.In addition, the sharp criticism of friends who prefer the "junk food", is often the cause of discord.Ultimately ortoreksik consciously prefer social isolation.After it, unfortunately, may be followed by other psychological problems, including problems with communication and perception of reality. "
To avoid unfortunate consequences, the person leading a healthy lifestyle, you need to analyze their actions, their feeding behavior.If you find some oddities - is an occasion to reflect on the aid.According to the famous psychologist Sergei Shevtsov-Lang, only highly qualified specialist is able to unravel the internal conflicts that caused the formation of orthorexia nervosa, the right to return the person's perception of reality, and make their lives rich and multifaceted.
