The White Lion in Mythology and Nature. Accounts of white lions have been around for centuries in Africa, but have often been dismissed as superstition. It has been part of African folklore since prehistoric times and according to legend white lions were children of the Sun God, sent to earth as gifts.
Bulimia Nervosa-Cause. The cause of bulimia is not clear, but it probably results from a combination of genetics, family behaviors, social values (such as admiring thinness), and other things that can put someone at risk (such as perfectionism).our risk for bulimia increases if your parent, sister, or brother has the condition. But family history may be only part of the cause. Stressful life events such as moving, divorce, or the death of a loved one can trigger bulimia in some people.
DI caused by a lack of ADH is called central diabetes insipidus. When DI is caused by a failure of the kidneys to respond to ADH, the condition is called nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Central diabetes insipidus can be caused by damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland as a result of: 1  Genetic problems. 2  Head injury. 3  Infection. 4  Loss of blood supply to the gland. 5  Surgery. 6  Tumor.