Background Mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) has been used effectively to treat a variety of
physical and psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety, and chronic pain …

Chronic digestive diseases, including irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux
disease, and inflammatory bowel diseases, cannot be disentangled from their psychological …

OBJECTIVES: This prospective, randomized controlled trial explored the feasibility and
efficacy of a group program of mindfulness training, a cognitive-behavioral technique, for …

Psychological interventions have been designed and implemented effectively in a wide
range of medical conditions, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory …

The aim of this study was to investigate if cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) based on
exposure and mindfulness exercises delivered via the Internet would be effective in treating …

The present study is an exploratory examination of the efficacy of the application of
mindfulness-based interventions to the treatment of eating disorders. It employs a systematic …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional disorder characterized by abdominal
pain and hypervigilance to gastrointestinal sensations. We hypothesized that mindfulness …

In the current article, the authors examine the potential role of mind-body interventions for
preventing or reducing health disparities in a specific group—African American women. The …

The issue of placebo response and the extent of its effect on psychotherapy is complex for
two specific reasons: i) Current standards for drug trials, eg, true placebo interventions …

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common and often debilitating chronic
gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits …