Nutrition, Obesity, Dietetics and Eating Disorders

Current Treatment and Approaches

Treatment for an eating disorder can rely upon the specifics of the disorder and can be tailored to every individual. Generally, the goals of eating disorder treatment are to restore the person to a healthy weight, treat any psychological issues associated with or coexisting with the disorder, and reduce in behavior or thoughts that contribute to the disorder.

Alternative therapies may be helpful for a few individuals as an adjunct to psychological, nutritional and medical treatments. For example meditation will facilitate the reducing levels of anxiety or massage will facilitate to reconnect with our bodies. Every approach is totally different, but different therapies are typically involved with treating the person as a whole, as well as their mental and physical health.