Skin eruptions, such as eczema and neurodermatitis. Digestive system problems, including peptic ulcers, colitis, and irritable colon. Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Lung disorders associated with spasm of the bronchial tubes, such as in asthma. Pain syndromes, such as chronic or recurrent disabling headaches or back pain.
Many doctors believe that stress has a role in almost any disorder.
Practically no one doubts that stress can complicate any illness in your child by preventing normal recovery, prolonging pain, and sustaining disability. There are many methods available. Most of them include ''tuning in to'' and giving complete attention to a word, sound, sentence, or concept that you silently repeat to yourself. Don't try to banish other thoughts that enter your mind during your period of concen-tration, but don't focus on them enough to stop you from meditating. The purpose of meditation is to empty your mind of all disturbing thoughts for a given period of time to encourage mental relaxation.