05/07/2023
Eating disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by disordered eating habits, distorted body image, and unhealthy preoccupation with food, weight, and shape. The three main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.The causes of eating disorders are complex and multifactorial, involving genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Eating disorders often co-occur with other mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. Eating disorders can lead to serious medical complications, including malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, heart and kidney problems, and gastrointestinal issues.IASIS microcurrent neurofeedback is a non-invasive, drug-free therapy that uses low-intensity electrical currents to stimulate the brain's natural healing mechanisms.
Research suggests that IASIS microcurrent neurofeedback may be helpful in addressing the underlying neurological imbalances that contribute to eating disorders. For example, studies have found that IASIS neurofeedback can help regulate the brain's reward and pleasure centers, which are often overactive in people with eating disorders, leading to compulsive and addictive behaviors around food. By rebalancing these brain areas, IASIS neurofeedback may help reduce cravings, decrease binge-eating, and promote healthier eating patterns.
In addition to addressing the neurological imbalances that contribute to eating disorders, IASIS microcurrent neurofeedback may also help reduce the symptoms of co-occurring mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, which often exacerbate eating disorders.
It is important to note that IASIS microcurrent neurofeedback is not a stand-alone treatment for eating disorders.