Valeria Lukyanova, 28, the human Barbie is now believing that she can live only by air and light. She says she has not been hungry in weeks, although the vacant stare in her eyes may indicate that she has deep underlying medical problems. In the past, she has drawn international criticism for her beliefs that she should look like a Barbie doll. Despite the fact that many find her self-absorbed, she has drawn a following of thousands around the world.
Lukyanova has joined what many believe is a cult known as Breatharianism. Followers of this cult have been known to die because of the lack of food and water, yet, Lukyanova is determined to follow the path. In other circles, Breathanism is known as Inedia. Jasmuheen takes credit for creating this cult even though she admits to taking a mouthful of food occasionally just to enjoy the taste.
Lukyanova believes that she can also speak to aliens through the use of light. She believes that she is a time traveler from a different time. Her construction working husband supports her in her quest to be the human Barbie.
Her photos have been released numerous times, but have always been photo edited. In recent months, however, several media outlets have spoken to her. Originally Lukyanova says that many people said bad things about people who want to perfect themselves. She says it is very hard work, and is not done by plastic surgeons or computer artists. Others have questioned if she is even real with her 20 inch waist.
There is no doubt to most scientists that this trend is extremely dangerous. They point to several cases where people have died while on the Breatharianism plan that recommends that people convert to vegetarianism before giving up food altogether.