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SYM’BLEM
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT RUN NEWSPAPER OF SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Is Christmas Really Christmas?

TANISH SAKLA
DP 1

Everyone loves Christmas; it's a time for celebration

for people all around the world. It’s a time to decorate
Christmas trees, share gifts and create memorable
moments. On the 25th of December, the world comes
together irrespective of their faith to celebrate the birth
of Jesus Christ. Christmas is not just a religious
landmark but now it has become a global event that is
followed by billions.

The wave of westernization that struck the world

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
transformed everyone’s opinions on Christmas, it
marketed a global phenomenon that everyone knows NATASHA RATHI
about and celebrates. Globalization of Christmas DP 1
created new traditions-ugly sweaters, shopping sprees,
Close your eyes and imagine the homely and It’s scientifically proven that if you indulge in gift-
lights, fancy dinners, and much more-but is Christmas
pleasant aura of Christmas. The plethora of radiant giving, or moreover, contributing to another
the real birth date of Jesus?
and glowing Christmas lights, the aroma of individual’s delight, it in turn, leads to the
Gingerbread cookies, the resonance of Christmas upliftment of your own spirits. Consequently, an
carols playing in the background while you atmosphere of appreciation and compassion is
decorate your Christmas tree in your living room created. Now, visualize the heart-warming
with your favourite ornaments. Even picturing it in traditions of going Christmas shopping, baking
your mind, is nearly a dream come true. In view of delectable goods with friends and family,
the fact that most of us are almost always formulating a list of desirable Christmas gifts,
hampered with assignments and extra-curriculars, having a movie marathon with hot chocolate and
the mere prospect of such a beautiful season brings marshmallows, or treating yourself to a Christmas
us uttermost comfort and tranquillity, and a feast. Complete ignorance of these memorable and
sensation that the approaching New Year is an pleasurable moments, won’t do us any good,
opportunity filled with new beginnings and would it? Both these components harmonize to
jubilation. However, the million dollar question is, perfection. Accompanied with the magnificent and
in actuality, how do you put into effect this sumptuous, or if you prefer, warm and homely,
delightful imagination? Is it just the extravagant Christmas celebrations, a Dreamy Christmas
Unfortunately, some parents are unable to
and materialistic aspects of it that would make it emerges.
overcome their own discomfort about the
Artwork via https://www.fanpop.com/clubs/christmas/images/9469418/title/christmas-art-fanart come true? Or is there something else woven into
topic. Instead
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unfavourable into conversation,
where the trending
this dreamy Christmas?
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theypoint
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mental thehealth
Christmas, the 25th of December, is celebrated as the subject due to their own embarrassment.
importance, it’s crucial to not only bring happinessIf
birth of Jesus but neither the gospels nor any historical about ‘The True meaning of Christmas’. If not,
you’ve probably watched or read Charles Dickens’ youtoare not ready
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but also talk aboutinsex
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birthday. According to History Channel, December
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do not need to feelfull of you
like hopeare
and love, is
25th is not Christ’s birthday, it is just a convenient clutched onto, while making a few modifications
date chosen by us humans to celebrate as it is on the
Scrooge, and his three ghostly visitors. The true alone. 83% of teenagers are afraid to ask
meaning of Christmas is elucidated as a time of to adjust to the present times. Ultimately, remind
same day as winter solstice and contributes to “The their parentstoabout
yourself sex. Yet in
seek happiness 51%the of teens
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Holiday Season”. This compels us to the question: is actually do.most
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their parents about sex
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From my perspective, an ideal Christmas is one
abounding in the overall merriment of everybody, get pregnant, because it’s more likely they
creating an aura of excitement and exhilaration, will act responsibly and use contraception
nevertheless, retaining the approach of the ‘giving when they become sexually active. While
to others’ attitude. Thus, viewing Christmas as an 42% of parents said they’ve talked about
exquisite, spot-on amalgamation of the two aspects saying “no” to their teens several times,
which follow. First and foremost, giving to others. regarding
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IN THIS ISSUE
HIGHLIGHTS ETHICS OF REVIEW ON
OF 2021 ANIMAL TESTING ADELE’S ‘30’
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ENTERTAINMENT SCHOOL NEWS

Adele: 30 Album Review What I Learned This

Year
ANANT GANAPATY KRISH PASRICHA
DP 2 DP 1

On Friday, November 19, the music industry was

taken by storm with English singer-songwriter
Adele’s fourth studio album simply titled “30”, Learning encourages one to do something
marking her return after a nearly six-year hiatus. efficiently with the help of various kinds of
While the lead single “Easy On Me” gave us a resources so that an individual can achieve their
taste of the upcoming project, it simply acted as an goals. It’s an effective technique as it helps ingrain
illusion to mask the remainder of the album which knowledge into one’s memory.
saw Adele exploring different parts of her vocal The year 2021 has been very educational for me. I
range as well as different genres. As the album study in an IB school which not only focuses on
progresses we see Adele grappling with the reality academics but also on an individual’s extra-
and difficulties of her divorce as well as the curricular activities. These activities are
impact it may have had on her son. incorporated into one of the core components of the
program, CAS: Creativity, Activity and Service.
The opening track titled “Strangers By Nature” is Hence, I have acquired a substantial amount of
a theatrical song inspired by the movie “Death knowledge through academics and my extra-
Becomes Her” and the opening line “I’ll be taking curricular activities.
flowers to the cemetery of my heart” alludes to her
recent heartbreak as well as past relationships Studying in this school has caused my learning
which didn’t last. This was followed by the skills to develop. I’ve also learned how to think
familiar chords of “Easy On Me” and as Adele more critically which has improved my grasping
belts “go easy on me”, her pain is palpable as well power. While working on my CAS component I
the forgiveness which she so longs for from both chose to take up activities like badminton, table
her son, as well as her ex-husband. tennis, etc, which caused me to become more
inclined towards sports, and advanced my skills in
The R&B track “My Little Love” follows, with its We then see Adele exploring pop as well as country the same. Taking up service projects, I learned that
dramatic strings and the gentle humming of elements with the songs “Oh My God” and “Can I as a citizen of my country, I must contribute
background vocalists providing Adele with the Get It” providing listeners with a short break from towards the welfare of the same. Thus, I’ve become
perfect stage to tell her story throughout which are the rather heavier sounds on the album. Although the aware of the fact that my contribution plays a vital
snippets of conversations she has with her son. whistling in the hook of “Can I Get It” seems out of role in society, due to which I felt immense
Adele admits that “mama’s got a lot to learn” and place for the story the album is setting out to create, satisfaction.
she’s simply “holding on”. This six-minute the verses are well delivered. On the other hand
extravaganza is one of five more to follow but for “OMG” is pure pop perfection, with its catchy hooks Another important thing that I have learnt is to
now the upbeat “Cry Your Heart Out” begins to and heart-thumping beats. enjoy my own company to its fullest. Due to the
echo. The Goldfrapp - inspired track, despite the ongoing pandemic, the government restrictions, and
catchy tone, carries some of Adele’s most heartfelt …Continued on Page 5 the lockdowns that were imposed in the past, I
lyrics such as “When I walk in a room, I'm couldn’t step out of my house, which became
invisible I feel like a ghost”. extremely frustrating for me. Before the pandemic,
I always had people around me in school and
various other places. Fortunately, staying at home
ART made me very productive. I started reading books
and studying more than before, which was the
source of my better grades.

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to get to know each other better. Moreover, staying

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Is Animal Testing Ethical Or Unethical? You Decide.

MEERA MISTRY
IG 1
The use of animals in scientific research has been a It is said that more than 100 million animals, and the provision of treatments to individuals who are
point of conflict for a long time. including mice, rats, frogs, dogs, cats, rabbits, in severe need of them. People also support animal
On one hand, using animals in this way only for hamsters, guinea pigs, monkeys, fish, and birds, are testing because they believe that painkillers and
human gain is deemed unethical. If animal research is reportedly killed in American laboratories each year anaesthetics are used to manage pain wherever feasible,
required, it is not necessary for the sense that we must for biology lessons, medical knowledge, curiosity- just as they are when an animal visits the veterinarian,
conduct it. Rather, it is a decision we make, one that driven experimentation, and chemical, drug, food, which prevents the animals from suffering. The
supporters claim is a necessary means to the objective and cosmetics testing. So if we acknowledge that alternative to using animals in the lab, would also mean
of future medical progress. Such advancements are animals have rights, then any an experiment that having to test new medications on humans, which
unquestionably morally significant, but even if we violates an animal's rights is morally wrong, would result in researchers having a tough time finding
accept the idea that animals are required for medical regardless of the potential advantages to humanity. interested volunteers who could provide informed
development, this does not imply a moral Removing animals entirely from the lab, on the consent to participate in testing a new medicine that had
justification. The majority of animals used in research other hand, would restrict our understanding of not been tested on animals. Both sides of the conflict
are killed at the end of the trial, are held in settings health and disease, and thus the creation of new and seem to have an equal share of pros and cons as
that are harmful to their health, and are otherwise important remedies. Many people and scientists some may believe and continue believing that animal
injured in a variety of ways, including physical believe that using animals for research purposes is testing is justified whereas some, most entailing of
injuries, infectious diseases, cancers, and ethical as stopping animal research would also be animal lovers will believe that animal testing should be
psychological suffering. wrong in a way because it would majorly affect the stopped as it is unethical. Now it’s up to you to
progress of new knowledge decide whether it’s ethical or not.

OPINION

A Covid Christmas
ANANYA RAMPRASAD
DP 2
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but
everywhere you go, it seems the pandemic isn’t
over yet, and we’re all starting to fret, that the
cases will only grow.
As we reach the end of yet another year, it can
feel a bit disheartening to hear about all the
safety restrictions being placed upon our
merriment. With the rise of yet another variant
of this dreaded virus, officials across the globe
are reminding us that this certainly is not the
time to be lowering our guard. And they’re
right- which unfortunately for us, doesn’t make
it any less frustrating.
Whether you were hoping to visit family
overseas, celebrate the season with all of your
friends, or even if you just wanted a nice, quiet,
covid-free Christmas at home, it seems like
none of us are getting exactly what we wished
for this holiday season. But that shouldn’t stop
us from making the most of the holidays. Via Evening Standard
For instance, while it may not be exactly as 2. Try out a new hobby. While it may seem a little silly, the holidays often give us a bit more
you envisioned, there are a ton of fun time to sit around- so why not use it to do something you’ve always wanted to? Write that
holiday activities that are completely social- book you’ve been putting off for ages! Take an online cooking class, or join a club! There’s
distancing friendly: no limit to what you can do if you put your mind to it- and there’s no time like the present.
1. Have a video call with friends and family 3. Write your new year’s resolutions. Sure it’s a little early, but the new year is fast
you haven’t seen in a while. Though it approaching, so why not have a head start? It doesn’t have to be anything too grand or
may not be quite as nice as getting to see ambitious- though it most certainly can if you want it to. Something as simple as trying out a
them in person, it’s still a great opportunity new recipe once a week, or spending 5 minutes on gratitude each day, could be a good place
to connect. It’s easy to get lonely when to start. Setting goals for ourselves can be really helpful when we’re feeling a bit stagnant in
you’re all cooped up, so it’s definitely our lives. It gives us something to look forward to for the year ahead, and a new and improved
worthwhile to see some smiling faces to get version of ourselves to strive to become. And don’t forget to write it down! Studies show that
you in the holiday spirit. You could even we’re a lot more likely to achieve a goal if we write it down- so grab some paper and a pen,
have a themed online party. The internet has and get going!
made our vast planet a lot smaller, so take Irrespective of whether or not you decide to do anything listed above, or if you just want to be
advantage of it!! an absolute grinch- let’s try to end this year with gratitude. Try to take a moment before the
end of this year to reflect on all the good times you had, because even if they were few and far
between, I guarantee that they were still there. This year has undeniably been exceedingly
difficult for all of us, but we’re still here, and that’s something to be grateful for.

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Via Hindustan Times SCHOOL NEWS

SPORTS
The Sino-Indian Youth
Olympic and Paralympic Games Dialogue
ARYAN MANTRI
Tokyo 2020 DP 1

The Sino-Indian Youth Dialogue was an immersive and vocal experience. Co-hosted
VEDAANT PATIL
by Apollo MUN, Not Islands Initiative, and WomenNLeadership, it commemorated
DP 1 the end of the Sino-Indian War which occurred 59 years ago.
I think it’s safe to say that 2020 was a bit of a turnaround when it came The event revolved around the central theme, "Can Diplomacy Save the World",
to sports. However, 2021 gave us a chance to compensate for that. A along with other topics such as, "Challenges in the Age of the Internet" and "What
major example of this is the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo follows the Cop26".
There were numerous presentations derived from these topics by students from
2020. Due to the covid crisis, the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo India, China, and all around the globe. From the history of the Sino-Indian War to
2020 had to be postponed to 2021, since the crisis was expected to die social anxieties and the challenges it breaks in the digital age, we covered a lot. A
down. In fact, it did and gave rise to one of the most memorable Olympic LOT.
and Paralympic games ever. Here are a few instances…. But the event had a lot more to offer. Three amazing guests were present that day to
Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi agree to share the gold after discuss their own views and beliefs on the dialogue's central event -
they were approached about a high-jump tie-breaker jump-off. The John Andrew Ferguson - An aspiring future diplomat and negotiator, and president
Qatari and Italian high jumpers were tied for the gold after the final of the Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative.
round. Barshim approached the officials and asked if it was possible to Victor Gao - Former translator of Deng Xiaoping, and current director of the China
split the medal, and his wish was granted, setting a specimen of some of National Association of International Studies, China World Centre for
the finest sportsmanship the Olympic stage has ever seen. Globalization and the Chairman of Yale Law School Association of China.
India erupts with joy as Neeraj Chopra broke the 100-year losing streak Dipanjan Roy Chaudary - A diplomatic editor at The Economic Times, New Delhi
who covers Foreign Affairs and several International Summits.
and brought home India’s first Olympic gold medal in athletics in 100 But we can't forget about the open forum. Personally, it was a highlight of the event,
years by winning the Javelin Throw. with a very welcoming and open atmosphere, the participants were allowed to freely
Quan Hongchan, the 14-year-old Chinese diver, alters history as the voice their opinions on the issues of concern. It was a super interactive and fun
youngest diver to attain perfect scores while scoring an Olympic gold. session and I really appreciate the environments the co-hosts were able to create
She scored two perfect 10 scores as she plucked the gold in the women’s All in all this event was amazing and I look forward to similar ones in the future!
10m platform dive, proving that age is not an obstacle to perfection.
Japan’s 13-year-old Nishiya Momiji creates history by becoming the
youngest Olympic champion as she won the first-ever women’s
skateboarding gold. A huge historic moment on home soil.
Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird celebrate their win over Japan in the
Women’s Basketball final and become the first-ever basketball players
to win 5 Olympic gold medals. They also supported their team for a
record 7 straight gold medal for The United States Women’s
th

Basketball Team.
Although we couldn’t get an Olympics out of 2020, it’s safe to say that
the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 packed a powerful
punch in 2021.

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WORLD

Highlights of 2021
IVIE KUMAR
MYP 3 3. American president inauguration: January- the 6. New albums: singers like Drake, Olivia
United States announced Joe Biden to serve as their Rodrigo, Adele, Billie Eilish, etc, hitting us with
46th president, with Kamala Harris serving as the their new albums.
2021, wasn't the best year, we’ve definitely seen first female, African- American, Asian-American
better times however let's take a moment to vice president. 7. UEFA euro: June to July- Italy was crowned as
recollect some of the positive and good memories the European champions.
we’ve all experienced this year! 4. Friends Reunion: May- “Friends” cast members
1. India winning gold in the Olympics: August- Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, 8. EXPO 2021 Dubai: October - this beautiful
Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold medal for India. Mathew Perry, Matt Leblanc, and David Schwimmer event was postponed in 2020 however, returned on
return to the original soundstage for a celebration. Oct 1, 2021, and will continue till 31 march 2022.
2. The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney world:
October- celebrated beautifully and is also dubbed as 5. The Queen of England turns 95: April- Queen …Continued on page 6
the “world's most magical celebration”. Elizabeth ll is the longest-reigning monarch in
British history.

ENTERTAINMENT

Adele: 30 Album Review

ANANT GANAPATY
DP 2

Continued from page 2…

The seventh track, “I Drink Wine” which is set to be the next single from the album is an amalgamation of
Elton John’s style of singing with undertones of gospel vocals. “Why am I seeking approval / From people I
don't even know?”. It talks about the obsession with pleasing others and forgetting about what we want for
ourselves. Before the third leg of the album begins, “I Drink Wine” flows into the heavily jazz-inspired track
“All Night Parking”, marking Adele’s first collaboration with the late piano legend, Erroll Garner. Lyrically the
song speaks about a long-distance relationship that was doomed from the beginning.

Artwork by Anton Levmieshkin

The song “Woman Like Me” shows Adele taking a more bitter stance when a relationship ends. She berates her partner for his “complacency” and calls him “lazy” for
not going the extra mile and providing her with “consistency” which is “key / To ever keep, to ever keep a woman like me”.

“Hold On” is a song filled with themes of motivation and strength and the soft-echoing lines “Love will soon come” fill the beginning of the song before it sees Adele
providing a vocal crescendo as she sings the immortal words “Let time be patient” before providing a vocal and emotional climax as she belts her heart out as she sings
“Just Hold On”. “To Be Loved” can be perceived as a typical Adele song with its simple piano notes, but with one of the most powerful voices in this generation, she
doesn’t need much else as she croons about wanting “to be loved and love at the highest count”. This track addresses the lengths to which she will go for love “Let it be
known that I cried for you / Even started lying to you”. The final song of the album once again utilises the cinematic experience Adele provided in the opening track SBN
as she talks about love being a game “for fools to play / And I ain’t fooling”. It acts as the resolution to the story she has weaved with the eleven songs leading up to this.
And as the song fades towards the end Adele sings “I’d do it all again” reminiscing her 2015 song “All I Ask” where she sings “what if I never love again?”.

In conclusion “30” marks Adele’s best album both lyrically and sonically with its consistency in terms of themes as well as lyrical content. Each song, although a
different genre each, flows seamlessly into each other and provides listeners with a variety of songs they can claim to be their favourites. Although the production of the
album did at times overpower Adele’s stellar vocal performance it did not take away from the essence of what she was trying to convey. Adele’s brave expression of
herself in such a vulnerable manner through such “Non-Adele” sounds is commendable.

Final Score - 9/10

WORLD

Teenage Dieting This can then lead to issues like body dysmorphia, eating disorders, depression,
anxiety, etc. Very often it also occurs with people who already have diabetes,
asthma, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, depression or epilepsy.
LARA SANGTANI
IG 1 Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition. A person with
BDD becomes very fixated on a physical defect. Either they’re imagining the
Have you ever gone on a diet? Or even considered it? The word “diet” is defect or it’s so minor that others can’t see it. They think about their perceived
actually defined as the food we eat on a daily basis; but now, to the whole flaws for hours each day and miss school because they don’t want others to see
world, its meaning has changed to a self-chosen restriction of food for them. They experience severe emotional distress and implicate self-harm. It is
ourselves. difficult to diagnose this disorder because people are often secretive about their
feelings and symptoms. They may be embarrassed which can cause the disorder
The core reason that teenagers go on diets is being unsatisfied with their bodies. to go unnoticed for years. Besides, many people with BDD don’t get diagnosed
This is often caused by the experience of traumatic events or emotional conflict for their whole life. Treatments for this disorder are psychotherapy, medication
during childhood, the involvement in weight-related sports, low self-esteem, like anti-depressants or group/family therapy. Body dysmorphia can often even
parental criticism of a child’s weight, pressure to diet, parental role-modelling lead to eating disorders.
of dieting and pressure from peers and most of all, a society that equates
physical appearance with beauty and value. …Continued on page 6
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OPINION WORLD

Implementing New Year’s Resolutions Highlights of 2021

ANNIKA SINGH
DP 1 IVIE KUMAR
With the new year drawing near, the time has MYP 3
come for us to ponder and contemplate on our
lifestyle during the year 2021 and make 9. COVID-19 vaccine: Covi-shield was released in
amendments in 2022. Recall recent epiphanies March for 45 and above and eventually it was
which inspired you to consider making a change released for 18 and above.
in your life. Maybe you’ve thought of parting with
your never-ending clinomania, or perhaps you 10. Derek Chauvin was found guilty and sentenced
wish to be set free from the ennui that you were to 22 years of prison for George Floyd's murder
trapped in this year.
11. BLM gets nominated for a Nobel peace prize
Before listing your new year’s resolutions, you
should remember to set smaller, realistic goals 12. 100 crore Indian citizens vaccinated!
for the next year, rather than a single, daunting Artwork via https://artsallianceofstratford.org/arts-workshops-2021/

goal; this helps us avoid being crestfallen by 13. China officially declared malaria to be an
unattainable desires. When choosing new year's Every day is a chance for redemption. The key
eliminated disease.
resolutions, you should reflect on the multitude of to being consistent is to minimize getting
learning experiences you've had over the year. overwhelmed in the process. Try not to give up
because of a few inconsistencies. Instead, strive 14. 77 countries all over the world have announced
to remedy your mistakes and get back on track; full or partial bans on plastic bags.
You probably realized that you have far too
limited time in your life to waste on you should remember that little setbacks are
perfectly natural and understandable when These are just a few positive things we can look back
disingenuous toxic people, so to live a fulfilling
pursuing your goals. It is the effort to to when we think of 2021. Wishing everyone a very
life you will spend time with people that truly
acknowledge the necessity of change and work happy and safe new year!
matter. You might also consider quitting your
unhealthy habits and implementing good habits- towards it that is more meaningful.
no more procrastination, reading more books,
getting quality sleep, having a healthy diet, To ensure that your resolutions stick throughout
monitoring your spending, stopping skipping the year you must plan and be disciplined
breakfast, drinking enough water, paying attention enough to adhere to this plan. Reward yourself
to signs of health issues, stop overindulging on and practice positive thinking by encouraging
entertainment as well as quitting your social yourself, because punishing yourself over
media addiction. Perhaps you want to get out of failures will inevitably cause harm to your
your comfort zone this year, face your fears, meet progress. If you truly believe in yourself and
new people, change your wardrobe, learn to cook, manifest your aspirations and goals into reality,
or learn more about different cultures, music & you will soon accomplish far more than you
art. could have envisioned.

Prioritizing yourself and your goals will allow you Start planning and listing your new year’s
resolutions today! Via indianexpress.com
to reach them. That being said, it is essential
yet overlooked how valuable it is to celebrate your
accomplishments and be eternally grateful for
everything you already have and are.
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Teenage Dieting
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LARA SANGTANI
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Continued… Eating disorders are also mental health conditions. Some types of eating disorders
are extreme dieting, food binging, anorexia, purging (bulimia) or over-exercising. A few
symptoms are obsession over weight loss and guilt after eating. If you have an eating disorder
e must open up to someone you trust, as this is the scariest, however, the most important step
you
in the road to recovery.
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Besides body positivity, from a scientific point of view, dieting actually slows down your
i much faster. It also causes permanent hunger and risk of overeating or binge eating. This
metabolism. This means that every time you eat, even a little, your body will gain more weight
and
can be very unhealthy for the body and lead to unconsciousness, acidity, and nausea.
p
Social media is a prevalent cause of dieting, especially in these times. You might be scrolling
s Instagram and see someone with a perfect “hourglass” body, or perfect skin. Social
through
media isn’t real. Those pictures have been perfected using photoshop and makeup, and those
u platforms is showing only the most glamorous aspects of your life, and finding the
people have been perfected by plastic surgery. The main aspect of Instagram and other social
media
“perfect angle”. But in life there is no faking it, and there isn’t a need to do so either, because
mflawless body you see on Instagram, is fake, and altogether unrealistic.
that

d portrays food as reward or punishment, when really it is a basic human need and joy. It
Dieting
rarely focuses on the nutritional value of foods and a balanced diet, and mainly focuses on the

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beauty aspect, but there is no weight limit on beauty.

“Stop trying to fix your body, it was never broken”

–lEve Ensler
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