Understanding and treating an irritable bowel : Psychiatric Aspects

Irritable bowel syndrome significantly disrupts life for the women who have it. The good news is that we’re finding better ways to control it. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects an estimated 24 million people in the United States. Experts aren’t sure why, but 70% of sufferers are women. IBS causes recurrent episodes of constipation or […]

Are You Feeling Anxious?

Anxiety is an unpleasant feeling you have about uncontrollable and unavoidable circumstances. It’s an uneasiness you have about a future filled with possible threats and negative experiences. It can also be viewed as a form of worry, insecurity and overwhelm. In a way, anxiety is a mechanism you use to cope with stress, and potential […]