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Mindful Meditation Alleviates Chronic Bowel Problems

by Savitha C Muppala on May 10 2011 11:23 PM

Mindful Meditation Alleviates Chronic Bowel Problems

A recent study found that mindful meditation helped reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome by more than 38 % vis a vis a 12% reduction in symptoms among patients who joined a support group.

Mindful meditation mainly helped patients cope with the chronic illness and enhanced their quality of life.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort and a fluctuating disturbance in defecation. IBS is not life threatening.

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Constipation - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs | Medindia

Constipation - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs | Medindia
Constipation, or difficulty passing stool, is a common digestive complaint and is a symptom of gastrointestinal abnormalities and preventing constipation is done by treating underlying disease.

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