Bigorexia Disorder - Understanding the mechanism of musclemania

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Muscle dysmorphia, also called bigorexia, or Adonis complex, is a type of body dysmorphic disorder, affecting mostly men, which causes a person to become compulsively preoccupied with his/her appearance, especially musculature. According to medical experts, today, bigorexia is becoming a widespread problem amongst fitness fans, bodybuilders and other individuals affected by musclemania. The growing trend, which is frequently connected with a constant comparing of a one's body to an unattainable ideal and beauty standards, is believed to be inoculated into individuals via television advertisements, billboards, movies and TV-shows portraying good-looking actors, well-muscled models and bodybuilders. Learn more about bigorexia, its causes, health risk and prevention in this book.

Product details

• Assisted by: Edward R. Miller-Jones (Editor), Edwar R Miller-Jones (Editor)
• Publisher: FastBook Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.07.2012
• EAN: 9786130136178
• ISBN: 978-613-0-13617-8
• No. of pages: 168
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine