Magnet therapy, new therapies to treat anorexia and bulimia

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Magnet therapy, new therapies to treat anorexia and bulimia - In order to get the ideal body shape, many people especially the women who pay attention to the details of their diet. Over time this diet changed to eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia that will actually harm the body.

Magnet therapy, new therapies to treat anorexia and bulimiaSince long anorexia and bulimia into health problems that require serious treatment. This is caused when the conditions are severe, anorexia and bulimia can lead to death.

As reported by researchers from dailymail.co.uk recently discovered a new way to treat patients with anorexia and bulimia. This treatment uses a magnetic or called transcranial magnetic stimulation or rTMS.

The rTMS magnetic coil placed on the scalp which serves to stimulate the flow of electricity in the brain. This flow will relieve depression which became one of the main factors of anorexia and bulimia in a person.

"This therapy will only be used if other treatments such as medication and counseling are also not going well. Besides this therapy will also be useful for a long time where other therapies are usually only last 5-6 months," said Dr. Jonathan Downar, a psychiatrist from Canada.

Therefore, this therapy requires adequate medical equipment, then this treatment should only be performed in a hospital with a trusted medical personnel who are truly competent.