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Anorexia

The human race’s relationship with food can be a complex one. In modern society, we are super-served a constant barrage of images of so-called perfect bodies and unrealistic diet plans via digital and social media, TV and magazines. This can contort our understanding of the role of food, of our bodies and lead to body perfectionism. Anorexia is a non-discriminatory disease which can affect individuals, whatever their age, gender, race or ethnicity. It is all about perfectionism and distorted body image and is probably the best-known eating disorder. Anorexics restrict their food intake to keep weight off. Many will try dieting and the use of legal and illegal drugs such as laxatives and cocaine. If you think you may be suffering, please know that expert care from professionals using evidence-backed techniques can help those you address your problems with eating. Never forget that recovery is possible.

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About Kusnacht Practice

At Kusnacht Practice, clients with anorexia receive individual, holistic support.

Nutritional therapy, psychological guidance, and physical restoration are combined. The peaceful, luxurious environment fosters sustainable recovery and self-confidence. Every treatment is confidential and personalised.

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What Is Anorexia?

Anorexia is a perceived need to be or remain slim - a distorted belief that the restriction of food consumption and calories will improve on...

What to Look Out For (Signs of Anorexia)

  • Avoiding food that may lead to an increase in body mass
  • Making arrangements to avoid meals and gatherings where food is available
  • Very low body mass, lower than 85% of the ideal weight for a given age and height
  • Extreme fear of putting on weight
  • Hair loss
  • Amenorrhea, or the absence of menstruation, in women
  • A decrease in sexual drive, in men
  • Becoming distressed at the prospect of not having access to alcohol
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Tailored Anorexia Treatment

The priority here at the Kusnacht Practice is to identify and treat the underlying causes of anorexia with a personalised plan for recovery,...

Our professional team of unparalleled experts have successfully treated many people just like you, so there is nothing to be afraid of. To reach the goal of overcoming anorexia, we look beyond the mere anorexia symptoms to treat the whole person: mind, body, and energy.

We use comprehensive and evidence-backed laboratory testing to identify any physical, biochemical, or neurochemical imbalances and the toll that your eating disorder may have taken on your body and mind. We will identify the triggers for your unhealthy eating habits and analyse your dysfunctional behaviours, improving your self-esteem, educating you on coping strategies for the future. Our team of highly-trained nutritionists will be the architects of a personalised healthy eating plan to bring your body back to good health.

We will also utilise approaches like psychotherapy, Biomolecular Restoration (BIO-R®), and complementary therapies.

For many like you, anorexia is a blip in life which can be overcome through the right talking therapies and empathy. These are our hallmarks here and we will make you better in a private and absolutely discreet and loving environment.