What were some of the reasons given in this chapter for updating our prevailing model of the human body? What benefits do a biopychosocial view of the connection between thoughts, emotions and the digestive system offer?
For this assignment,read the following chapter of The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer. In this introductory chapter, Dr. Mayer discusses how the traditional biological model approached gastro intestinal problems/complaints with patients. What was this model’s approach and what were the pitfalls? Give at least one example of a disorder or illness that wasn’t properly treated […]