Dariusz ROZYCKI <[log in to unmask]>:
>...  I'd like to think that my putting my finger in my mouth
>and vomiting it was an instinctive reaction, since I did feel rather bad
>after my meals (overate) but I noticed that I ended up forcing myself to
>vomit even after small meals which did not leave me necessarily feeling
>heavy ...
>...
>...  In fact, can anyone comment on what may be happening when one
>attempts to vomit by forcing food out with the "finger" method for
>instnace?  What is the mechanism at work here and what may be the
>problems with over doing it?

Tom:
Forced vomiting, if it becomes habitual or compulsive, has a name:
bulimia. There are circumstances where vomiting is a good idea, and it
can even be therapeutic, but as a long term habit, it is not a good idea.

Problems with overdoing it: damage to tooth enamel from stomach acid,
loss of minerals, dehydration, and psychological problems (low self-
esteem, feelings of guilt, obsessive behavior). It also disrupts
your digestion, and may promote hypoglycemia, in the long run (per
Ayurvedic principles).

Dariusz ROZYCKI <[log in to unmask]>:
>...But the
>true solution should be to eat vegetables untlil feeling no more hunger
>or finishing with fruit otherwise.

Tom:
I hope you include some short sprouts, and sources of fat in your
diet (soaked/sprouted nuts, avocado). A diet of greens without some
fat to counterbalance may have side effects: most greens are astringent,
and an overdose of astringency will dehydrate you - like many 100% raw
vegans who avoid (even raw) fat. Excess astringency might also aggravate
cravings - the short sprouts provide some protection from that.

Regards,
Tom Billings
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