Answers to anorexia
Book • 2010
In 'Answers to Anorexia', Dr. James Greenblatt examines the critical role of nutrition in addressing anorexia nervosa, a psychiatric illness with the highest mortality rate.
Challenging conventional treatment models, the book emphasizes the need to identify and correct underlying nutrient deficiencies that contribute to the disorder.
Greenblatt details how specific micronutrients, such as zinc, impact taste, digestion, and neurotransmitter function, all of which are essential for recovery.
By addressing malnutrition and supporting biochemical balance, the book aims to provide a comprehensive and effective approach to treating anorexia.
It integrates nutritional interventions with traditional therapies, offering hope and improved outcomes for individuals struggling with this life-threatening condition.
Challenging conventional treatment models, the book emphasizes the need to identify and correct underlying nutrient deficiencies that contribute to the disorder.
Greenblatt details how specific micronutrients, such as zinc, impact taste, digestion, and neurotransmitter function, all of which are essential for recovery.
By addressing malnutrition and supporting biochemical balance, the book aims to provide a comprehensive and effective approach to treating anorexia.
It integrates nutritional interventions with traditional therapies, offering hope and improved outcomes for individuals struggling with this life-threatening condition.
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