RUMINATION

Rumination is an eating disorder where an individual will chew, swallow and then regurgitate food back into their own mouth in order to re-chew it or spit it out.  Rumination can be involuntary or voluntary with some ruminators enjoying the process. 

The side effects of Rumination can be minor or life threatening.  Some of the side effects include weight loss, tooth decay, bad breath, frequent stomach aches or indirection, chapped lips, electrolyte imbalance and inhalation of food which can lead to pneumonia.

The Meadowglade helps you identify the underlying factors that may be causing rumination which can be linked to mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. We help you develop healthy eating habits through individualized therapy and learning behavior management, so that you can live a healthy and happy life.