Malnutrition

A lot of us cannot quite understand the meaning of malnutrition fully well. While it is true that poor nutrition or imbalance of nutrition causes malnutrition in our population, it is not fully correct to say that only low levels of nutrition can cause this condition; yes, excess of nutrition can also call for malnutrition. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients.” Broadly speaking, there are two facets of malnutrition- Undernutrition and overweight. Under nutrition, as the name suggests, is a condition that could cause stunting (low height for that age), wasting (low weight for that age) or serious deficiencies. Overweight, on the other hand, causes serious ailments like obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cancer. Symptoms The early signs of undernutrition include:

Lack of interest in food/ loss of appetite
Fatigue
Irritability
Loss of fat, muscle mass and body tissue
Depression
Lack of concentration
Perpetually feeling cold
Low sex drive/ problems of infertility
Low immunity/ recurrent illnesses
Breathlessness

The indicators of overweight include:

Over-eating
Inability to control urge
Sudden increase in weight
Obesity

Causes Malnutrition can be caused due to various medical as well as environmental factors: 1) Low intake of foods 2) Psychological problems (such as depression, schizophrenia, bulimia) 3) Mobility problems 4) Digestive disorder 5) Stomach ailments 6) Alcoholism 7) Poor food intake during mother’s pregnancy 8) Lack of breastfeeding during infancy. What to eat? Malnutrition is very closely related to what and how much you consume. Diet plays the most important role in the treatment as well as curing of this ailment. Always opt for a balanced meal that has adequate amount of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and plenty of fluids. Make sure you consume sufficient amounts of clean drinking water throughout the day. Treatment One of the most popular treatments for curing malnutrition is improvising your diet. Most physicians will direct you to a nutritionist, in order to treat your deficiencies. Consuming dietary supplements can come in handy. Karshayahara yoga, feeding of ambrosial nectar, reiki, naturopathy, Ayurveda as well as Homeopathy could be quite helpful in treating malnutrition too. Going beyond in the holistic approach Traditional western methods are widely used for treating breakup, Louise Hay, Motivational leader and empowerment coach who has done pathbreaking work in supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families, has said that, “Illness however mild or severe is an indicator of your emotional state, caused by your thoughts and focus.” According to her, the main cause of Fat or Weight issues is: Oversensitivity. Often represents fear and shows a need for protection. Fear may be a cover for hidden anger and a resistance to forgive. Running away from feelings. Insecurity, self-rejection and seeking fulfillment. – Arms: Anger at being denied love. – Belly: Anger at being denied nourishment. – Hips: Lumps of stubborn anger at the parents. – Thighs: Packed childhood anger. Often rage at the father. One of the ways of healing this is through saying or writing affirmations. Her affirmation for weight problems is: I love myself. I am enough. Read less

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