I have recently been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and have found a book that has been incredibly helpful, giving me some excellent insight into the emotional/metaphysical/spiritual aspects of this condition and many others as well, including ways to create healing via understanding oneself and easily applying techniques which Ms. Ponder says have been known and used for, literally, ages. The title of the book is "The Healing Secrets of the Ages" by Catherine Ponder. In this book the author describes the "12 mind powers located within the vital nerve centers in the body which greatly affect one's health either constructively or destructively depending on how you are using these mind powers". Included is a chapter entitled 'Your Healing Power of Elimination' . Hope this will be of help to anyone who may be interested.