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IBS Mind Body Treatment Options

The following articles contain information regarding the wide variety of mind/body treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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Mind/Body Treatment for IBS

Here you will learn about the various types of mind body treatment options for IBS. Learn about the mind body connection in IBS and find out what is known about the effectiveness of the various types of mind body treatments to see if one might be right for you.

Psychotherapy for IBS

Here you will find information as to the kinds of therapy that have been associated with treating IBS symptoms.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for the symptoms of IBS. This article explains how CBT works and how to find a CBT therapist.

Have You Tried Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Your IBS?

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for IBS. Here you can share or read about what it is like to undergo CBT for IBS.

Hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Hypnotherapy, the use of hypnosis for treatment, can be very effective in reducing IBS symptoms. Here is what you need to know about hypnotherapy and IBS.

Have You Tried Hypnosis for IBS?

Hypnosis (hypnotherapy) has been shown to be an effective treatment for IBS. Here you can share or read about what it is like to undergo hypnosis for IBS.

Hypnosis Treatment Protocol

Learn about a highly successful hypnosis treatment that may be available close to where you live.

Product Review: IBS Audio Program 100

The IBS Audio Program 100 is a popular gut-directed hypnotherapy CDs for home use. Read my review to find out if the IBS Audio Program 100 is worth your investment.

Guided Imagery for IBS Pain Relief

Guided imagery is mind/body approach for healing physical discomfort. Here you will find step-by-step instructions for using this technique to ease your abdominal pain.

Acupuncture for IBS

Acupuncture may help a lot of things, but does it help IBS? Here you will learn what research says about the effectiveness of acupuncture for IBS.

Acupuncture for IBS Experiences

Although research support for acupuncture as a treatment for IBS is not strong, many IBS sufferers have chosen to try acupuncture due to its stress-relieving reputation. Here you can find out from other readers what to expect in an acupuncture treatment session. If you have tried acupuncture, please share your experience!

Yoga for IBS

Is yoga a good form of exercise for a person who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Learn the benefits yoga may have to offer and find out what research has to say about yoga for IBS.

Yoga and IBS Stories

Here you will find reader-submitted tales regarding what it is like to practice yoga when you have IBS. Feel free to share your own!

Let Panic Go App

If you suffer from panic attacks in addition to IBS, the Let Panic Go smartphone app might be right for you. Read my review to see how this app works.

Book Review: Full Catastrophe Living

This book is an excellent guide as to how to incorporate mindfulness and meditation into your daily life.

Psychological Treatment of IBS: An Interview With Yours Truly

In this interview, conducted by the The Environmental Illness Resource, I discuss how a psychological approach could benefit an individual with IBS.

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