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Mind Body Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Information regarding Mind Body treatment options for IBS.
Can psychotherapy help with IBS?
Can therapy help with IBS? Find the answer here.
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.
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.
Hypnosis Treatment Protocol
Hypnosis has been shown to be an effective treatment for IBS. Learn about a highly successful treatment protocol that is available to you.
Yoga for IBS
Is yoga a good form of exercise for a person who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome? Here is a brief look at the science behind yoga for IBS.
Three Easy Relaxation Exercises
Learn how to protect your body from the negative effects of stress by learning some simple exercises for relaxation.
IBS, Stress, and Relaxation
Discussion of the relationship among IBS, the stress response, and relaxation techniques.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation for IBS
Learn how to relax every muscle in your body at your command!
Deep Breathing Exercises for IBS
How to breathe your way into a more relaxed body. Tips you can use whenever you feel yourself tensing up.
Visualization for Relaxation for IBS
Want to feel more relaxed? Just close your eyes! Here's how to use visualization to quiet your busy brain.
The Mind-Body Digestive Center
Learn about a wonderful IBS resource located in New York City - the Mind-Body Digestive Center.
Book Review: Full Catastrophe Living
Read a review of the book “Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of the Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness” to learn 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.
How Talking Therapy Can Soothe IBS
This article presents an easy to understand discussion of the relationship of the mind/body link to IBS and an overview of the talk therapy treatments that are effective in reducing IBS symptoms.
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