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Help please? i want to know what are the best complementary therapies for stress and ibs?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Acupuncture: Is an alternative therapy that can address both stress and ibs. Discuss w your physician. Take care.

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Answered 2/17/2014

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