Some studies suggest that up to half of all patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) use alternative medicine in addition to conventional therapies, but some doctors want more proof that they work. In this report from the ABC News-affiliate in Chicago, a health reporter talks to patients and doctors about what benefits can really be derived from therapies such as yoga, meditation, and special diet plans.
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