The emotional responses to living with a chronic illness, including depression and anxiety, can encompass denial of the disease, a need for dependence or de...

"Body and mind are inseparable and are interrelated in numerous and complex ways, something now recognized in medicine. In many centers, mind-body inst...

"When you are newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, it can be hard to understand how these diseases can change your life. Whe...

Stress and anxiety do not cause Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, but they can negatively impact your physical health and cause further gastric distres...

"The best way to deal with IBD is to seek effective treatment. Most people with IBD can now be managed very well by means of medication. The type of me...

"It is very important to talk with your doctor if you are having issues when leaving your house or going to a public place. Often, they have strategies...

"Mind-body therapies focus on the connection between your body, your mental health and emotional well-being, and the social, spiritual, and behavioral ...