Michael Jackson has died and there are speculations about the cause of his death. Stress, drug problems, weak lungs and heart and extremely low body weight are all implicated.
Numerous rumours suggest that at the time of his death Michael weighted slightly over 100 pounds. Taking into consideration his height 5'.10" his BMI at the time of his death was 14.3 (compare to a healthy range BMI between 18.5 and 25.) This is about 29 pounds lower than would be considered a healthy level.
Low body weight can be a symptom of many diseases but in Michael's case, reports saying that he suffered from an eating disorder.
Eating disorders often have their own causes and certain personality traits make different people more prone to developing them. Apparently, Michael Jackson had many personality traits that would make him susceptible to developing an eating disorder. His stressful life and deprived childhood could be causes for his mental problems.
According to many sources Michael Jackson suffered from Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.
What are the facts that could point to Michael Jackson having an eating disorder?
1. Jackson did mention publically about how his father physically and verbally abused him as a child and how he developed an eating disorder (provoked by a fear of his father's discipline) by the age of seven.
2. After the case of alleged child "molestation" with a 13-year-old boy, Jordy Chandler, Jackson developed a drug addiction and his childhood bulimia came back to haunt him. The stress from this case put enormous pressure on fragile health of Michael. Although the charges were dropped and the boy refused to testify any further against his "best friend Michael", the damage was already done.
3. Many people who saw him closely over the last few years before his death said he was very thin and frail. They also said that he ate very little. 4. Because of the deep concern about his physical health Jackson postponed the opening night of his comeback in London by a week. Apparently he was worried about his ability to recreate his trademark exhilarating dance moves. This tiredness is also very indicative of an eating disorder; sustenance is needed to be able to do extraneous exercise, something Michael was struggling with.
It is obvious that his fatal heart attack was precipitated by weeks of strenuous fitness routines which could have contributed to his tragic death. Just a week before the tragic event he said: "I don't know how I'm going to do 50 shows. I'm not a big eater - I need to put some weight on".
5. A few months ago at his last appearance in front of the media he announced the comeback shows in London. When he made this announcement his body was skeletal and his skin was extremely pale. He had difficulties making it through the two-minute press conference.
The show promoters were in doubt about Jackson's ability to continue with the show and some even suspected that he wouldn't even make the first concert date, so they sent a doctor to look after him.
6. Michael Jackson obviously had lots of problems regarding his body image and perfectionism. He undertook numerous plastic surgeries, changed skin colour and supported different diets and body cleansing routines. All this had become his obsession and he performed these acts in very extreme unhealthy way. 7. His drug addiction also confirms his obsessive personality trait that is present it most eating disorder sufferers. Before his death he apparently was taking a cocktail of eight different prescription drugs: - Demerol (a painkiller that was injected 3 times daily by his doctor to stop his chronic back pain), - Dilauded (a painkiller he took orally for the same problem), - Vicodin (the third painkiller that was prescribed recently because of the back pain), - Soma (used for muscle relaxation, he took them orally), - Xanax (anti anxiety drug, he took them orally, twice daily), - Zoloft (antidepressant that influence his serotonin level in the brain, he took it orally, daily) - Paxil (another antidepressant that influences serotonin levels in the brain), - Antibiotics to stop skin infection after minor surgery.
This is enormous amount of drugs for anyone, even for a healthy person, but for Michael they were probably fatal.
It looks like Michael's eating disorder definitely contributed to his death. All the things make you wonder why the medical professionals who looked after Michael didn't do anything before his death about his eating problems.
You have to ask yourself why they allow him to stay on so many drugs while his body weight was extremely low. It is just another example of how little most medical professionals know or understand the seriousness of an eating disorder.
Michael would have had his eating disorder to cope with the stress in life. His Anorexia and Bulimia would have temporary made him feel good and he may have felt that nothing could hurt him while he had an eating disorder. This is quite common for suffers of an eating disorder, they actually think it is doing them good, while in reality it is killing them.
Michael had a myriad of problems we are all aware of that, but every time he was about to release a new song someone would file a law suit wanting all his money. Many people stayed around him and pretended to be close to him only for the sake of taking money from him one way or another.
The sad fact is that Michael should never have been allowed to develop an eating disorder in the first place; people who were close to him should have got him help years ago.
Eating disorder can get out on hand very quickly and can kill anyone especially if they have the same meticulous personality as Michael had: a perfectionist one.
The best way to stop this happening is to work on your mindset, educate yourself about how the brain works and how people develop these deadly obsessions. The right knowledge may help many of you to get better and not suffer the same fate as Michael Jackson.
About the Author
Dr Irina Webster MD is the Director of Eating Disorder Institute. She is an author of many books and a public speaker. To learn more about eating disorders go to http://www.eatingdisorder-institute.com
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Loss Weight Fast and Anorexia Tips - Rapid Weight Loss Techniques
As you know anorexia and bulimia are two of the most common eating disorders that is affecting the lifes of a large number of people. And you also know it is an extremely dangerous disorder because it can lead to death. By intentionally starving themselves, anorexics deprive their bodies of the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are so vital to the functioning of the body. Yet in pursuit of beauty, many people are not just practicing such extreme weight loss method, but encouraging others to do so. A search through the internet will reveal some anorexic support groups. Another search through the net will reveal pictures of anorexics, all reduced to ragged, bony and shockingly unhealthy appearance rather than the slim, beautiful and healthy appearance they pursue.
Are there ways to fast weight loss without resorting to anorexia? The answer is yes, but it requires effort and determination. These are the two of the most important aspects to any weight loss programs. Even anorexia requires efforts and determination. The determination to avoid food no matter how hungry and weak they are feeling. And can you imagine the kind of effort needed to carry out their daily tasks, when their bodies' energy level is so low, and the various systems are not functioning properly due to the lack of nutrition? Well, if they are obsessed enough to do that, I'm sure they can easily achieve their goals in much healthier ways.
Let's look at a couple of simple ways that will help with your weight problem.
The first thing is to understand your body. Being overweight may not necessarily mean you are unhealthy. You may need to just lose a couple of pounds to reach your ideal weight. If you are really overweight, then its time to start looking for a program most suited for you. Begin with a simple healthy diet plan which includes lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meat and water etc. Avoid foods that are too oily or sweet. Then add a simple exercise plan like walking, swimming or dancing.
The next you need to do is to set goals or targets. Make them realistic, like maybe a few pounds a week. Once you have done that, it will help you stay focus and develop the proper mindset which will enable you to lose weight quickly as you go on your program.
To sum up, staying focused, determined and discipline is still your best bet to rapid weight loss. Simple dieting, workout together with the right amount of supplement daily will see that you achieve the results you want much faster than taking drastic or massive plans which often would lead to regaining the weight just as quickly.
About the Author
Dave Lu is a health and fitness enthusiast. He is constantly researching and writing articles as well as reviews on various weight loss and health care products available in the market. You can visit his review site at Best Weight Loss and Health Care Products Review for more information.
Are there ways to fast weight loss without resorting to anorexia? The answer is yes, but it requires effort and determination. These are the two of the most important aspects to any weight loss programs. Even anorexia requires efforts and determination. The determination to avoid food no matter how hungry and weak they are feeling. And can you imagine the kind of effort needed to carry out their daily tasks, when their bodies' energy level is so low, and the various systems are not functioning properly due to the lack of nutrition? Well, if they are obsessed enough to do that, I'm sure they can easily achieve their goals in much healthier ways.
Let's look at a couple of simple ways that will help with your weight problem.
The first thing is to understand your body. Being overweight may not necessarily mean you are unhealthy. You may need to just lose a couple of pounds to reach your ideal weight. If you are really overweight, then its time to start looking for a program most suited for you. Begin with a simple healthy diet plan which includes lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meat and water etc. Avoid foods that are too oily or sweet. Then add a simple exercise plan like walking, swimming or dancing.
The next you need to do is to set goals or targets. Make them realistic, like maybe a few pounds a week. Once you have done that, it will help you stay focus and develop the proper mindset which will enable you to lose weight quickly as you go on your program.
To sum up, staying focused, determined and discipline is still your best bet to rapid weight loss. Simple dieting, workout together with the right amount of supplement daily will see that you achieve the results you want much faster than taking drastic or massive plans which often would lead to regaining the weight just as quickly.
About the Author
Dave Lu is a health and fitness enthusiast. He is constantly researching and writing articles as well as reviews on various weight loss and health care products available in the market. You can visit his review site at Best Weight Loss and Health Care Products Review for more information.
When Your Eating Disorder Becomes Too Much For You
Eating Disorder Center
If you have developed an eating disorder you need to reach out for help at the Eating Disorder Center as soon as possible. Here you can be given the skills on how to live and eat healthy. You also must learn to live peacefully with yourself. Qualified professionals that have expertise in eating disorders will be part of the team in your treatment program. This would likely be a combination of health professionals, nutritionists, and a psychologist. Our residential programs specialize in long term placement and expert treatment for people, just like you, that have eating disorders. Every person will have their own personal needs but we do understand how important it is for you to work with a team of health care professionals that you trust. While you are in treatment at our facility, whether it's for anorexia nervosa or bulimia, you will be receive a structured living environment where you will have access to clinical support constantly. Eating Disorder Center also caters to situations that involve life-threatening situations.
For most addictions and compulsive behaviors, inpatient treatment programs are the final stage of treatment. It is slightly different with eating disorders. Inpatient treatment is a first line approach for treatment. In most cases it works even better in the beginning stages. Most eating disorders do not require hospitalization, at least on a long term basis unless you are medically impaired or indicate that you may hurt yourself or others. While hospitalization is not the standard treatment, most with eating disorders may require constant supervision and extensive treatment. We are here to help you, our hands are extended, and won't you please reach out?
Finding the Right Eating Disorder Center
Only with residential treatment and in a positive and nurturing environment will you be able to thrive and meet your own expectations. While you are with us you will learn the fundamentals of living such as focusing and how to make decisions. Until now you have not had the ability to make the best decisions regarding your life but that can change with some effort, direction, and guidance. Life is very complicated and challenging and we will help you use the right tools to manage your life efficiently. Each resident will offer residents with peer support which is a very important tool used for being successful during this time. You will find a multitude of personalities in a Eating Disorder Center but each resident is committed to the same goal. You will remain in the Eating Disorder Center for as long as it takes you to get solidly grounded.
An Eating Disorder Center is also a way for you to work on the relationships between you and your friends and family. These people want you to come home healthy because they love you, but you have broken their trust. You will soon see that friends and family are very forgiving and we will show you how to heal these broken relationships while gaining back their trust. Eating disorder treatment, like bulimia treatment, is the way that you can begin laying the stepping stones for your future independence. Call Cliffside Malibu today at 1-800-501-1988 to experience our Eating Disorder Center for yourself.
Getting the Help You Need
An Eating Disorder Center plays the second most important role in your treatment and recovery process. You play the star role. We have worked very hard at creating an environment that supports both your physical and mental needs. While you are in our center, you are encouraged to organize and participate in self-help meetings and other group meetings that help you to advance.
Eating Disorder living is designed to assist you in making a transition from residential treatment and allowing you to slowly move back into a daily life. Most of you are fully aware that if you were to return home to your old environments where you abused your body, like binging for example, it would be very stressful and you are not yet fully armored to fully fight off the triggers. This is what makes structured living so important because it will help you to make a smooth transition back into society while also helping you maintain your optimum health.
If you'd like more information on this topic, please call 1-800-501-1988, or visit our website at www.cliffsidemalibu.com .
This article may be used freely, provided that the resource box is included and the links are active. A courtesy copy of the issue or a link to any online posting would be greatly appreciated.
Copyright 2009 Cliffside Malibu
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Cliffside Malibu
If you have developed an eating disorder you need to reach out for help at the Eating Disorder Center as soon as possible. Here you can be given the skills on how to live and eat healthy. You also must learn to live peacefully with yourself. Qualified professionals that have expertise in eating disorders will be part of the team in your treatment program. This would likely be a combination of health professionals, nutritionists, and a psychologist. Our residential programs specialize in long term placement and expert treatment for people, just like you, that have eating disorders. Every person will have their own personal needs but we do understand how important it is for you to work with a team of health care professionals that you trust. While you are in treatment at our facility, whether it's for anorexia nervosa or bulimia, you will be receive a structured living environment where you will have access to clinical support constantly. Eating Disorder Center also caters to situations that involve life-threatening situations.
For most addictions and compulsive behaviors, inpatient treatment programs are the final stage of treatment. It is slightly different with eating disorders. Inpatient treatment is a first line approach for treatment. In most cases it works even better in the beginning stages. Most eating disorders do not require hospitalization, at least on a long term basis unless you are medically impaired or indicate that you may hurt yourself or others. While hospitalization is not the standard treatment, most with eating disorders may require constant supervision and extensive treatment. We are here to help you, our hands are extended, and won't you please reach out?
Finding the Right Eating Disorder Center
Only with residential treatment and in a positive and nurturing environment will you be able to thrive and meet your own expectations. While you are with us you will learn the fundamentals of living such as focusing and how to make decisions. Until now you have not had the ability to make the best decisions regarding your life but that can change with some effort, direction, and guidance. Life is very complicated and challenging and we will help you use the right tools to manage your life efficiently. Each resident will offer residents with peer support which is a very important tool used for being successful during this time. You will find a multitude of personalities in a Eating Disorder Center but each resident is committed to the same goal. You will remain in the Eating Disorder Center for as long as it takes you to get solidly grounded.
An Eating Disorder Center is also a way for you to work on the relationships between you and your friends and family. These people want you to come home healthy because they love you, but you have broken their trust. You will soon see that friends and family are very forgiving and we will show you how to heal these broken relationships while gaining back their trust. Eating disorder treatment, like bulimia treatment, is the way that you can begin laying the stepping stones for your future independence. Call Cliffside Malibu today at 1-800-501-1988 to experience our Eating Disorder Center for yourself.
Getting the Help You Need
An Eating Disorder Center plays the second most important role in your treatment and recovery process. You play the star role. We have worked very hard at creating an environment that supports both your physical and mental needs. While you are in our center, you are encouraged to organize and participate in self-help meetings and other group meetings that help you to advance.
Eating Disorder living is designed to assist you in making a transition from residential treatment and allowing you to slowly move back into a daily life. Most of you are fully aware that if you were to return home to your old environments where you abused your body, like binging for example, it would be very stressful and you are not yet fully armored to fully fight off the triggers. This is what makes structured living so important because it will help you to make a smooth transition back into society while also helping you maintain your optimum health.
If you'd like more information on this topic, please call 1-800-501-1988, or visit our website at www.cliffsidemalibu.com .
This article may be used freely, provided that the resource box is included and the links are active. A courtesy copy of the issue or a link to any online posting would be greatly appreciated.
Copyright 2009 Cliffside Malibu
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Cliffside Malibu
Stop Your Eating Disorder Before It's Too Late
An untreated eating disorder will ultimately destroy its victim. The truth is that anorexia and bulimia are diseases, and like all diseases they can't be allowed to proceed unchecked. On the contrary, professional eating disorder treatment can and every often does save lives. Under the circumstances, you can't afford to wait any longer to learn the truth for yourself.
The fact that you're here, reading this, suggests that you don't need a lecture on the perils of eating disorders. You what's at stake, what you stand to lose if you don't achieve meaningful recovery. The good news is that the right eating disorder treatment program really can make a world of difference. All that remains, now, is for you to reach out to people who can help.
Cliffside Malibu is widely regarded as the most effective eating disorder treatment facility in California, even for compulsive binge purge behavior. Cliffside's licensed clinical caregivers are leading figures in their respective fields, and the center's secluded private estate provides residents with an ideal healing environment. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about you, don't wait any longer to finally seek the support you need to get where you're trying to go.
If you'd like more information on this topic, please call 1-800-501-1988, or visit our website at www.cliffsidemalibu.com .
This press release may be used freely, provided that the resource box is included and the links are active. A courtesy copy of the issue or a link to any online posting would be greatly appreciated.
About the Author
Cliffside Malibu
The fact that you're here, reading this, suggests that you don't need a lecture on the perils of eating disorders. You what's at stake, what you stand to lose if you don't achieve meaningful recovery. The good news is that the right eating disorder treatment program really can make a world of difference. All that remains, now, is for you to reach out to people who can help.
Cliffside Malibu is widely regarded as the most effective eating disorder treatment facility in California, even for compulsive binge purge behavior. Cliffside's licensed clinical caregivers are leading figures in their respective fields, and the center's secluded private estate provides residents with an ideal healing environment. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about you, don't wait any longer to finally seek the support you need to get where you're trying to go.
If you'd like more information on this topic, please call 1-800-501-1988, or visit our website at www.cliffsidemalibu.com .
This press release may be used freely, provided that the resource box is included and the links are active. A courtesy copy of the issue or a link to any online posting would be greatly appreciated.
About the Author
Cliffside Malibu
An Eating Disorder Treatment Program Promotes Healthy Living
It is true that some people have to put forth very little effort when it comes to their personal weight management. For the rest of the world that is trying to stay fit and look good, there are gyms, aerobics, yoga, and other activities that help promote a healthy body and lifestyle and for even better results, there is eating properly. This is a normal approach to getting the desired look that many people want. But for some, doing all the right things is never going to be enough. Their workout routines will be taken to dangerous extremes, their caloric intake will be either cut so drastically that they are starving themselves, or they will binge eat until they cannot possibly eat another bite, vomit, and having no ability to stop themselves will start the binging and purging all over again. Their relationship with food and themselves is unhealthy and the people that are doing this to themselves are in need of an eating disorder treatment program that will help them to see why it is they are causing harm to themselves and why they need to act this way and develop a treatment plan that will start the recovery process.
Anorexia and Bulimia are disorders that are well hidden by the people suffering through them. Eventually people who suffer from these disorders will show extreme physical signs. Although people will comment on their excessive thinness they will still view themselves as overweight and continue to either starve themselves or binge and purge their food. The need to be thin is so important they are constantly devising ways to further achieve their goal. Each disorder has their own devastating effects on the body and without Bulimia or Anorexia treatment will continue their self destruction until they die from the side effects of their disorder.
Casa Palmera's approach to the care of their residents is to offer integrative medical approach and the finest psychotherapeutic modalities based off of the individual needs of each person punctuating the need for fitness, proper eating, stress management, and spiritual reflection, which allows the resident to learn how to live a well-adjusted, healthy, and satisfying life. Using acupuncture, homeopathy, and relaxing, body soothing exercises such as yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and meditation in an even more calming and luxurious environment, further compliments that 24 hour care that residents receive during their recovery period.
Committed to providing the best eating disorder treatment program to individuals and their family members who suffer through anorexia and bulimia with them, Casa Palmera is where to turn when you or someone you love needs Bulimia or Anorexia treatment. A phone call to 888-481-4481 or an email to info@casapalmera.com is the first step. Let Casa Palmera help and you will find that Casa Palmera is more than an Anorexia and Bulimic treatment center. It is a place to go to learn how to live life healthily, happily, and in control, maybe for the first time.
Hi, I am Tegan Dawn and I am here to tell you that if you or someone you love has an eating disorder you need to seek help. If you're bulimic, you need to seek help from a Bulimia treatment center, what you are doing to your body inside and out are more than just weight loss. Are you Anorexic? Don't starve yourself to death; find the help you need at an Anorexia treatment center right away.
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Article syndicated by Tegan Dawn.
Anorexia and Bulimia are disorders that are well hidden by the people suffering through them. Eventually people who suffer from these disorders will show extreme physical signs. Although people will comment on their excessive thinness they will still view themselves as overweight and continue to either starve themselves or binge and purge their food. The need to be thin is so important they are constantly devising ways to further achieve their goal. Each disorder has their own devastating effects on the body and without Bulimia or Anorexia treatment will continue their self destruction until they die from the side effects of their disorder.
Casa Palmera's approach to the care of their residents is to offer integrative medical approach and the finest psychotherapeutic modalities based off of the individual needs of each person punctuating the need for fitness, proper eating, stress management, and spiritual reflection, which allows the resident to learn how to live a well-adjusted, healthy, and satisfying life. Using acupuncture, homeopathy, and relaxing, body soothing exercises such as yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and meditation in an even more calming and luxurious environment, further compliments that 24 hour care that residents receive during their recovery period.
Committed to providing the best eating disorder treatment program to individuals and their family members who suffer through anorexia and bulimia with them, Casa Palmera is where to turn when you or someone you love needs Bulimia or Anorexia treatment. A phone call to 888-481-4481 or an email to info@casapalmera.com is the first step. Let Casa Palmera help and you will find that Casa Palmera is more than an Anorexia and Bulimic treatment center. It is a place to go to learn how to live life healthily, happily, and in control, maybe for the first time.
Hi, I am Tegan Dawn and I am here to tell you that if you or someone you love has an eating disorder you need to seek help. If you're bulimic, you need to seek help from a Bulimia treatment center, what you are doing to your body inside and out are more than just weight loss. Are you Anorexic? Don't starve yourself to death; find the help you need at an Anorexia treatment center right away.
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Article syndicated by Tegan Dawn.
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