Eating disorders, such as
anorexia and bulimia, are defined as psychological disorders characterised by
abnormal or disturbed eating habits. Although more common in females, it is
thought that 10-15% of people with eating disorders are male.
Eating Disorder Awareness
Week ironically falls during London Fashion Week, which always sparks the size
zero debate
Recently, there has been a
disturbing growing trend among teenage girls longing for a ‘thigh gap’. Many
young girls are obsessed with achieving thighs that don’t touch at the top of
their legs, like presenter Alexa Chung and model Cara Delevingne.
One girl has set up a Twitter
page dedicated to Cara Delevingne’s ‘thigh gap’.
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| Cara Delevingne |
This trend of worshipping
‘thinspirations’ can lead to an even more worrying psychological problem like
an eating disorder.
There is one case in which
Bowen has helped a woman who had been suffering with an eating disorder for
nearly 30 years.
‘Mrs K’ said: “I have been
having Bowen Therapy now for about 18 months after a chance meeting in the
local health shop.
“At the time I was searching for remedies in a very depressed state and finding it difficult to establish which one of my ailments was causing me the most distress at that time! I had been having very painful periods, lots of migraine type headaches and IBS.
“I felt in my own mind that
the root of all my problems lie in my emotional state.”
Although Bowen is known for
its physical benefits, it is mentally relaxing and very effective for any
stress management and frustration.
She said: “I was very stressed and
at the times when I seemed to have little stress in my life, I would soon find
something!
“I had suffered from an
Eating Disorder from the age of 14 and, at 43, despite recently having
effective counselling for the first time, still felt that there were areas
where I was ‘stuck’ emotionally.”
The Bowen Technique is a natural,
drug-free, non-invasive, complementary therapy that can be a gentle yet
effective release of pain.
Rather than 'making' the
body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognise the ailment and make the
changes it requires. It works ‘with’ the body as opposed to working ‘against’
it.
During the 30-60 minute
treatment, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling, movements over muscles,
tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only
the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual.
No hard-tissue manipulation
or force is needed or used.
Between each set of moves,
the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the
information it has received.
Mrs K continued: “Bowen,
although a physical therapy, has helped me more in an emotional way, to cope
with my Eating Disorder.
“I am learning to see life
as more of a series of challenges rather than problems, and I try to applaud
myself for trying something even if it doesn’t work out, rather than feeling a
constant failure.
“I am happier to ask for
help if I need it, rather than feeling that is another admission of failure and
most of all, I can love and respect myself.
“I no longer have an eating disorder dominating my life.
“Yes – it is still there ‘waiting in the wings’ but I am in control of it.
It is safe to be ME without hiding behind it.
“It is safe to slowly let it
out of my life and to allow myself to be happy and live a fulfilling life with
fun, laughter and enjoyment.”
Read the rest of Mrs K’s
testimonial here.
If you are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help
with physical or mental stress visit the website to find a Bowen
therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.
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