According to a new study, practicing yoga can help individuals who suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The study, titled "Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Yoga in the Treatment of Eating Disorders," appeared on Nov. 3, 2009, in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Researchers tracked the progress of 50 adolescents, ages 11 to 16, who were receiving treatment for eating disorders. The adolescents were divided into two groups: one group received traditional treatment and the other group received traditional treatment plus two hours of yoga classes per week with a certified yoga instructor.

Researchers found that individuals who participated in yoga classes made greater improvement and were less likely to relapse than those who did not practice yoga.

(Source: www.lsureveille.com)

Labels: bulimia, anorexia, yoga

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