· In the US, approximately 10 million females and 1 million males are
fighting a life and death battle with an eating disorder such as
anorexia or bulimia.

· Millions more struggle with binge eating disorders. Many cases are
not reported because people are ashamed to admit they have a problem.

· Millions of people struggle with body dissatisfaction and
sub-clinical disordered eating attitudes and behaviors. For example,
it has been shown that 80 percent of American women are dissatisfied
with their appearance.

· Americans spend more than $40 billion dollars a year on dieting and
diet-related products.

Air, water and food are basic necessities to survive in body form. Who
could have imagined food can create so many complications in life?
Food is even considered sacred in almost all the cultures. In
Hinduism, food is considered as sacred as God. "Annam Brahmam" meaning
food is a form of God. Children are taught to respect food as God.
Preparing meals and having meals are as sacred rituals similar to
offering prayers and worshipping God. Every culture has some rituals
before having meals. For example thanking God and mother Earth for
offering a wholesome meal, praying for well being of all living
beings, etc.

In Hinduism it is also believed that it is a boon to be born as a
human being. After performing good deeds during millions of previous
births, one can attain human body. Human body is a sacred vehicle to
attain self realization and God realization.

Why millions of people are not happy with their body image? What
prevents them from experiencing positive body image? More and more
youngsters are becoming unusually sensitive to their own selves and
surroundings. Sometimes they experience the feeling of low self worth
and self loathing. Sometimes suppressed guilt emerges for no apparent
reason. People just want to shake off that plain icky feeling and feel
fresh and clean.

Eating disorders are taking the form of behavioral disorder similar to
substance abuse or gambling or any other addictions. Various
therapies, treatments and programs are introduced everyday.
Alternative health therapies can help in treating eating disorders.
Now, people can choose from a number of alternative health options
available. Group therapies, individual counseling, nutrition
supplements... there are a many options available to choose from.
Alternative health therapies like Yoga, Reiki healing and meditation
along with affirmations and visualization can help very well in
achieving positive body image. Here is an informative link about
eating disorders and various treatments available.
http://www.something-fishy.org/reach/treatmenttypes.php

As I mentioned in my previous post, root cause of any disease can be
traced in energy body. What possibly may be the cause of
dissatisfaction with one's body image and eating disorders? One of the
reasons is accelerated ascension process we are going through
collectively. Our Earth is going through tremendous vibration changes
and now the process is in its full swing. We are evolving collectively
as spiritual beings. Some people who had started early, already feel
that sense of home coming. They have aligned themselves with higher
vibrations and are at ease with ascension process.

A lot more are still joining the process. They are going through a
massive purging process. Dense and unpleasant feelings are being
released from their energy bodies. People whose heart centers and
Crown centers are blocked, are experiencing a lot of trouble. They are
finding it difficult to connect with their higher self. As a result
they go through all sort of negative body images, eating disorders,
confusion in life, experiencing guilt etc. All the negative feelings,
darkness and dense energy are trying to release. Now is a great time
to purge on spiritual level. Throw out all the muck and experience
pure light.

Acknowledging our spiritual self and spiritual needs was never so
important. Cleansing your energy bodies, clearing the blocks on energy
level, grounding with Mother Earth and being centered at your heart
center can help in easing out these symptoms of ascension.

Wishing you a life full of light,

Preeti
http://www.liveperson.com/gypcywoman/