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Hypnosis, counseling can ease the pain of IBD

(U.S. News and World Report) UPDATED 2008-11-27

Studies suggest that mind-body therapies including hypnosis and counseling can help ease the pain of chronic conditions such as Crohn's, colitis, IBS, and acid reflux. These types of treatments help patients learn how to control their body's response to pain, experts say. In this article, one reporter talks to patients about how these alternative therapies may help ease inflammation caused by the body's stress response in a way that may be equal to--or even better than--some medications. Read full story >

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