03/22/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
A study showed that mindfulness meditation can reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, the study looked at the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on PTSD and IBS among veterans.
In conclusion, the findings of the study suggest that mindfulness meditation may be an effective treatment for people with PTSD, depression, gastrointestinal symptom-specific anxiety, and irritable bowel symptoms.
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Journal Reference:
Harding K, Simpson T, Kearney DJ. REDUCED SYMPTOMS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME FOLLOWING MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION AMONG VETERANS. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 14 December 2018; 24(12): 1159-1165. DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.0135
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