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Title: Healthy food obsession sparks rise in new eating disorder
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Guardian (UK)
URL Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2 ... l-health-eating-disorder/print
Published: Aug 16, 2009
Author: Amelia Hill
Post Date: 2009-08-20 16:30:50 by Original_Intent
Keywords: PsyOps, GMO, Perception, Management
Views: 692
Comments: 30
Eating disorder charities are reporting a rise in the number of people suffering from a serious psychological condition characterised by an obsession with healthy eating. The condition, orthorexia nervosa, affects equal numbers of men and women, but sufferers tend to be aged over 30, middle-class and well-educated. The condition was named by a Californian doctor, Steven Bratman, in 1997, and is described as a "fixation on righteous eating". Until a few years ago, there were so few sufferers that doctors usually included them under the catch-all label of "Ednos" – eating disorders not otherwise recognised. Now, experts say, orthorexics take up such a significant proportion of the Ednos group that they should be treated separately. "I am definitely seeing significantly more orthorexics than just a few years ago," said Ursula Philpot, chair of the British Dietetic Association's mental health group. "Other eating disorders focus on quantity of food but orthorexics can be overweight or look normal. They are solely concerned with the quality of the food they put in their bodies, refining and restricting their diets according to their personal understanding of which foods are truly 'pure'." Orthorexics commonly have rigid rules around eating. Refusing to touch sugar, salt, caffeine, alcohol, wheat, gluten, yeast, soya, corn and dairy foods is just the start of their diet restrictions. Any foods that have come into contact with pesticides, herbicides or contain artificial additives are also out. The obsession about which foods are "good" and which are "bad" means orthorexics can end up malnourished. Their dietary restrictions commonly cause sufferers to feel proud of their "virtuous" behaviour even if it means that eating becomes so stressful their personal relationships can come under pressure and they become socially isolated. "The issues underlying orthorexia are often the same as anorexia and the two conditions can overlap but orthorexia is very definitely a distinct disorder," said Philpot. "Those most susceptible are middle-class, well-educated people who read about food scares in the papers, research them on the internet, and have the time and money to source what they believe to be purer alternatives." Deanne Jade, founder of the National Centre for Eating Disorders, said: "There is a fine line between people who think they are taking care of themselves by manipulating their diet and those who have orthorexia. I see people around me who have no idea they have this disorder. I see it in my practice and I see it among my friends and colleagues." Jade believes the condition is on the increase because "modern society has lost its way with food". She said: "It's everywhere, from the people who think it's normal if their friends stop eating entire food groups, to the trainers in the gym who [promote] certain foods to enhance performance, to the proliferation of nutritionists, dieticians and naturopaths [who believe in curing problems through entirely natural methods such as sunlight and massage]. "And just look in the bookshops – all the diets that advise eating according to your blood type or metabolic rate. This is all grist for the mill to those looking for proof to confirm or encourage their anxieties around food."
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#1. To: christine, Cynicom, farmfriend, CadetD, Rotara, TwentyTwelve, wudiidiz, James Deffenbach, Jethro Tull, HOUNDDAWG, bluegrass, Kamala, Deacon Benjamin, HappyToBeMe-4um, Itistoolate, Esso, Shoonra, Weasel Mike, farmfriend, all (#0)
This was such a hoot I just had to post it. If you desire to eat good wholesome food you're nuts. You should be eating your daily dose of MSG, Hydrogenated Oils, GMO Corn, rice, and Soy, and all of the other wonderful toxins produced by the Agrihucksters at Monsatan etc., .... My reading is that Agribusiness (Monsatan in particular) is getting concerned over the desire of people to avoid their Frankenfood and toxic ingredients i.e., GMO Soy, High Fructose Corn Syrup, nutrition deficient corporate farm veggies, etc., .... Like big Pharma, concerned with the trend to alternatives to their toxic formulations, they want to make it illegal to prefer wholesome foods and so this is the first step. That is also what HR 2749 is about. Martial Law and Food control in one insane bill So, we are likely to see more of this as they try to massage the public mind via Perception Management pieces, most likely paid for by one of Agriconglomerates, placed in various media - particularly aimed at the "Sucker Moms" such as this piece.
"I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
(((((Pinnnnnnnnnnnnng!)))))
"I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
I can't wait to see the list of side effects of the pill that cures this insideous, horrible, tragic, evil, terrible, life-threatening disease.
It shouldn't have more that 60 or 70 minor side effects. You know - little stuff - like suicide, uncontrollable rages, impotence, etc., .... Kind of like the panacea for all occasions anti-depressants. Nothing to worry about. /sarcasm
"I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
The condition was made-up by Steve Bratman in 1997 to increase profits for his alternative practice and is described as whatever he says it is so everyone will think they have it and turn to the expert for help. Fixed
Residency: C F Menninger Mem Hosp: Psychiatry "I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
I love really greasy meat, just dripping, like the biggest burger you can get at Jack-in-the-Box or Burger King. It's good for you, nourishes the brains.
Mexican food isn't good unless that red grease runs out and then there is pizza...with lots of pepperonis...
It's good for you, nourishes the brains. Not greasy - "juicy". And what would a Hot Pastrami be without the The point is not that people should "fixate" on diet, or that an occasional treat is bad, but that a concern for eating good wholesome food is not "a disorder". It is the prudent consideration of an adult. Oh, and I lovvvvvvvvvve a good Pizza, or Carne Asada Burrito, or Tacos, and a hundred other things like Bernaise Sauce on Roast Beef, that are just dripping with fat, but I don't eat them at every meal. However, I will not under any circumstances knowingly eat GMO Frankenfood, or tasteless conventional produce. Organic is more expensive but tastes better and is better for you. I like my greasy beef as greasy Organic Beef (or Buffalo).
"I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
And as you well know there is nothing better than picking it and throwing it on the table, cooking first where necessary.
And as you well know there is nothing better than picking it and throwing it on the table, cooking first where necessary. Been doing a bit of that today, Black Tomatoes, Orange Tomatoes, and Deep Red Tomatoes. As well Summer Squash and Lemon Cukes. I might pick a pepper too and cook a bunch of it for supper.
"I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
Mmmm home made sauce!
That's what I was thinking. The Black tomatoes give it a nice "bite" with their extra acid, but since they are also very fruity I need to balance it with other varieties.
"I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
I have a friend that adds peppers to his sauce. IT does have a kick to it.
Well, I could pick a Jalapeno for it? Messican Pasta Sauce on Linguine?
"I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
wow. Put these people into concentration camps./sarcasm
"This is suspicious at best. Sounds like a bunch of nutty conspiracy theorists, or, as others have pointed out, a government program to find nutty conspiracy theorists who could be dangerous."
Mmmmm now you are talking. I think that's what he puts in his sauce actually. Fresh garlic bread with a salad, bottle of vino.
Egads, are you off your meds, you health food nut, you?
Hi! My name is xxxxxxx and I am addicted to wholesome healthy foods.
"I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
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Here, is truth. It's amazing how much you can grow on your own, and if you can and dehydrate your harvest it can last you a very, very long time. If you grow enough on your own, you can eat well with a family of 4 for most of the year without spending undue monies. We're quietly converting most of our subdivision back yard, which is quite sizable for a subdivision back yard, into an organic garden. It's not even fully harvest time and we've already pulled off a good 50 pounds of tomatoes alone, as well as buckets full of cucumbers, white potatoes, green peppers, garlic, cabbage, onions and chile peppers, with more tomatoes due, as well as beans coming. Been drying a lot of it in the dehydrator, and canning the tomatoes (both as whole units, and making sauce). Add in farmer's markets to the ordeal and we may well not have to buy any produce at all after October. :) "Eating disorder". Good lord, everything is a "disorder" these days.
Good question. After all it is unnatural to fear toxic pharmaceuticals that have more adverse affects than the disease. Pharmaphobia perhaps, or something equally latinized to make it sound nice and impressive to the rubes.
"I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
There are lots of other things you can grow in a backyard farm. One strategy I follow is to grow the things that are most expensive to buy but are relatively easy to grow. Shallots are a good one. They are very useful in dishes requiring a mild onion flavor, and are marvelous in a pan of roasted vegetables. In my patch I also grow carrots, a variety of lettuces (Cook's Garden has the best selection of gourmet greens), Swiss Chard, Kale, several kinds of melons, etc., ... Carrots are good for an over winter crop and you can pull them out of the ground even January where I am in the Northwest. A good variety for over-wintering is "Autumn King". Tundra is a good variety of Cabbage for wintering over. Properly maintained and reinforced with nutrients i.e., Compost, Glacial Rock Dust, and other amendments as needed the garden can produce virtually the year 'round.
"I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated." Bertrand Russel, Eugenicist and Logician
Since fat and cholesterol are integral components of most essential human hormones of which one example is testosterone (which seems to be lacking in most modern males). And much of the fat consumed literally goes throught the human digestive tract untouched, it's not as bad as the gov food Nazi's who in reality prefer you eat imported Chinese "ingredients" and "natural flavoring" would have you believe.
This summer I seem to be doing best at feeding the gophers. No matter how many I trap I still "give" them at least one okra plant a day. They seem to be everywhere this summer and real hungry. And the ground squirrels have already taken what would have been a bumper walnut crop. They seem immune to all my interventions.
I wish I had room for a garden. Sadly my yard isn't much bigger than a postage stamp. I have my roses out front but hard to eat those. Couple of spices in pots.
We've got a full sun 144 sq. foot plot right now, and then some half-sun places around the house and yard. Next year we're adding another 144 sq ft. plot, and digging out a long row for growing vines/garlic.
Grind up the Rose Hips, they are high in Vit C and you can take directly or make a tea, put into juices etc..
I dead head too often to keep them blooming.
I don't have Gophers but I do have moles. There are several ways to keep them out. some are more work than others. One is to dig a 3 foot trench around the garden plot and put in some galvanized fencing - the heavy kind you buy in rolls. If you have just a few plants you can buy gopher proof wire mesh baskets and then bury them - you then plant your plants in the basket. Peaceful Valley Farm supply does sell them and non-toxic repellents. Another way to use the fencing is to put in raised beds and then line the bottom with the fencing - making sure it is well secured so the bastards can't just go around it. Another option, and it can be used in combination with other control strategies, is to use Gopher repellent and there are several brands - some with hose end sprayers and some that you shake out on the ground. The main thing you need to worry about with the repellents, and they do work per University Ag testing, is that you can't use them in your garden but as a barrier around it. Most of them are foul tasting and are picked up by the plants so you have to keep a buffer zone around the garden. Of course if you went to large containers - which is what I have been gradually doing that keeps them out too. I use the large nursery tubs used for growing trees in and they are large enough for 2 to 3 melon plants, one large tomato plant or 2 or 3 smaller ones. You can grow carrots and anything else you want in them. I am looking at another type, which I haven't tried yet, called "SmartPots" which are large fabric pots which are supposed to promote better root structure. Also they come in very large sizes such as 4 feet across and 2 feet deep. That is really the size of raised bed.
"An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't. ~ Anatole France
#2. To: phantom patriot, Lod, Cynicom, IndieTX, Artisan, X-15, miningforgold, Refiners Fire, Horse, Eric Stratton, Tatarawicz, Clitora, palo verde, F16Fighter, all (#0)
#3. To: Original_Intent (#1)
Mike Flaherty: Yeah, it's been there a long time. I wish I knew which corner.
My Man Godfrey (1936)
#4. To: Esso (#3)
I can't wait to see the list of side effects of the pill that cures this insideous, horrible, tragic, evil, terrible, life-threatening disease.
#5. To: Original_Intent (#0)
The condition was named by a Californian doctor, Steven Bratman, in 1997, and is described as a "fixation on righteous eating".
"Midway upon the journey of our life I found myself within a forest dark, For the straightforward pathway had been lost." - Dante
#6. To: IndieTX (#5)
From "Vitals" Doctor rating Website:
#7. To: Original_Intent (#0)
There's no place better thanTurtle Island.
#8. To: Turtle (#7)
"If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute." --Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
#9. To: Turtle, farmfriend (#7)
I love really greasy meat, just dripping, like the biggest burger you can get at Jack-in-the-Box or Burger King.
grease juice? Or a big fat Ruben?
#10. To: Original_Intent, Turtle (#9)
Organic is more expensive but tastes better and is better for you.
"If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute." --Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
#11. To: farmfriend (#10)
Organic is more expensive but tastes better and is better for you.
#12. To: Original_Intent (#11)
"If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute." --Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
#13. To: farmfriend (#12)
#14. To: Original_Intent (#13)
"If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute." --Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
#15. To: farmfriend (#14)
#16. To: Original_Intent (#2)
#17. To: Original_Intent (#15)
Well, I could pick a Jalapeno for it? Messican Pasta Sauce on Linguine?
"If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute." --Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
#18. To: Original_Intent (#11)
Black Tomatoes, Orange Tomatoes, and Deep Red Tomatoes. As well Summer Squash and Lemon Cukes. I might pick a pepper too and cook a bunch of it for supper.
Mike Flaherty: Yeah, it's been there a long time. I wish I knew which corner.
My Man Godfrey (1936)
#19. To: Esso (#18)
#20. To: Original_Intent, All (#0)
#21. To: farmfriend (#10)
And as you well know there is nothing better than picking it and throwing it on the table, cooking first where necessary.
#22. To: Eric Stratton (#20)
I wonder what the disease of using alternative medicine(s)/therapies will be called.
#23. To: SonOfLiberty (#21)
We're quietly converting most of our subdivision back yard, which is quite sizable for a subdivision back yard, into an organic garden. It's not even fully harvest time and we've already pulled off a good 50 pounds of tomatoes alone, as well as buckets full of cucumbers, white potatoes, green peppers, garlic, cabbage, onions and chile peppers, with more tomatoes due, as well as beans coming.
#24. To: farmfriend (#8)
Mexican food isn't good unless that red grease runs out and then there is pizza...with lots of pepperonis...
#25. To: Original_Intent (#11)
Been doing a bit of that today, Black Tomatoes, Orange Tomatoes, and Deep Red Tomatoes. As well Summer Squash and Lemon Cukes. I might pick a pepper too and cook a bunch of it for supper.
#26. To: SonOfLiberty (#21)
It's amazing how much you can grow on your own, and if you can and dehydrate your harvest it can last you a very, very long time.
"If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute." --Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
#27. To: farmfriend (#26)
#28. To: farmfriend (#26)
I wish I had room for a garden. Sadly my yard isn't much bigger than a postage stamp. I have my roses out front but hard to eat those. Couple of spices in pots.
#29. To: mininggold (#28)
Grind up the Rose Hips,
"If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute." --Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
#30. To: mininggold (#25)
This summer I seem to be doing best at feeding the gophers. No matter how many I trap I still "give" them at least one okra plant a day. They seem to be everywhere this summer and real hungry.
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