Loss of appetite or anorexia and herbs

WHAT IS POOR APPETITE OR LOSS OF APPETITE OR ANOREXIA?

 Reduction of food ingestion is a significant public health concern Loss of appetite or poor appetite is also known as anorexia in medical terms. There are a number of factors and conditions which can generate poor appetite or anorexia. These may be

1   1)  Physical

2   2)   Biological

3   3) Mental

4   4) Emotional

 CAUSES OF POOR APPETITE

It may happen in circumstances upsetting the digestive system or along with more generalized conditions such as

i)                   Dehydration

ii)                Infection

iii)              Chronic diseases

COMMON IN

It is more common in children’s and elderly however it can happen in any age.

EFFECTS

When an individual reject to eat for a longer period of time then his body can become immune-compromised and loss disease –fighting agents making the situations serious in nature.

ANOREXIA IN CHILDREN'S

1 1)    Most common objection of mothers is that their children’s do not take enough food.

2 2)   This is a common problem among young children whose age is ranges from two to six year.

3 3)     Stomach uneasiness Nausea, ulcer frequently associated with a smaller apatite.

4 4)   A child poor appetite may lead to a slow growth rate.

     

 IN ELDERS OR AGED PEOPLES

With aging there is a decline in food ingestion. This is called as physiological anorexia of aging. Loss of appetite in the elderly is consider to be a reflection indication aging process. Lack of physical activity, unhealthy routine, reduce production of digestive juices, dental loss in intake of anti-inflammatory medications can all lead to the ingestion in ageing adults. This result in slow appetite and an unusual weight loss. It’s essential for elders to get the right nourishment for their change in dietary needs because vitamins and nutrition deficiencies cane causes significance health complications.

HERBS THAT ARE KNOWN FOR BOOSTING APPETITE

 There are a number of herbs that are known to help in stimulating appetite.

 Oral ingestion of these peptide stimulating herbs help boost metabolism and digestion process helping to increase your calories ingestion which is crucial for healthy weight gain.

 GINGER

1  1)    Oral ingestion of ginger increases the PH level of stomach acid and improves the activity of digestive enzymes

2  2)    Ginger can act as in a peptide stimulant getting the digestive juices revived up to the system is able to digest the meal better.

FENUGREEK

1  1)     It is very rich in fibers which help to detoxify the body and improve appetite.

2  2)     It is also known to increase the bile production in liver and its this bile production that help increases appetite very quickly and efficiently.

FENNEL

1   1)    The primary use is for digestive upsets and settling stomach pain while stimulating       appetite the seeds are something for the digestive system.

2   2)    The extract of the seeds is known to ease any kind of irritation to the muscle lining        of the digestive track.

3   3)    It provides relieves gastrointestinal problem such as abdominal pain, colonial disorder and spasms.

PEPPERMINT

1  1)   It has the ability to provide you the ease from several health problems such as bloating and ingestion, as they are responsible for appetite loss.

2  2)   It is a great tonic for the individual whose possess of poor appetite.