One study reported that a 16-week physical activity program (including resistance training and high-intensity interval training) along with dietary therapy (education and practical skills related to nutrition and eating) improved bulimia symptoms as effectively as cognitive behavioral therapy.[1] Intranasal oxytocin has been studied in bulimia, but it had no effect.[2][3]
Are there any other treatments for bulimia nervosa?
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A 16-week physical activity program combined with dietary therapy has been shown to improve bulimia symptoms as effectively as cognitive behavioral therapy. Intranasal oxytocin has been studied for bulimia but was found to have no effect.