Mind-Body Medicine: The New Science of Optimal Health

Fire in the Belly—The GI System (1x28)

Air date: Jan 01, 2013

This lecture explores the important connection between the mind and digestion. Study the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system, highlighting the remarkable role of our intestinal flora. Learn how stress affects digestion in the examples of ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, and review effective behavioral and psychological interventions used in treatment.