What therapies does Dr. Weil recommend for anorexia nervosa?
Eating disorders require professional medical treatment, including family therapy to learn how to help an affected child or other relative. After recovery, some complementary therapies can help prevent relapses. Both touch and movement therapies such as the Feldenkrais Method, a type of bodywork, can be beneficial. The exercises can re-educate the brain and nervous system to develop new ways of moving and perceiving the body. Some patients have improved with a combination of dance/movement therapy. Regular massage may reduce anxiety and depression and help foster a healthier body image.
