Imagination may help kids' tummy aches

By ABC7
A study published in the newest edition of /*Pediatrics*/ shows treatment with so-called "guided imagery" helped kids with ongoing stomach pain.

The children were given DVDs and CDs that told them to imagine different scenarios, like floating on a big cloud.

After several weeks, 63 percent of the children had their stomach pain drop by at least half.

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