Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can wreak havoc on your digestive system and daily life. Bloating, cramps, and unpredictable bathroom trips can leave you feeling frustrated and powerless. But there's hope for relief! Hypnotherapy is proven to be more successful in treating IBS than Medical options and offers a safe approach to reclaim control of your gut health.
Our gut, often referred to as the 'second brain,' contains around 500 million neurons and produces about 95% of the body's serotonin. The gut-brain axis communicates through the vagus nerve, sending signals that influence mood, stress, and anxiety. The gut can detect chemical signals from gut bacteria and hormones, affecting brain chemistry, GABA production, and inflammation.
The Gut/Brain connection is two way, referred to as top-down + bottom-up, meaning that the brain influences the gut and the gut influences the brain, unlike other organs.
Strangely the Biome (the trillions of micro organisms in our Gut) can play a significant roll in our mood and cognition and our Brain influences the biome in a two way feedback loop.
A major clinical study into the effects of gut-directed hypnotherapy on IBS has been completed by Monash University, with results so positive that even the researchers were surprised. Hypnotherapy, directed specifically at the gut, reduced gut symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating and nausea by up to 72%.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety:
Stress is a major trigger for IBS symptoms. Hypnotherapy can teach you deep relaxation techniques, helping you manage stress and reduce its impact on your gut.
Improved Gut Motility: Hypnotherapy can help regulate your digestive system, promoting smoother movement and reducing uncomfortable symptoms like constipation or diarrhoea.
Reduced Pain Perception: Hypnotherapy can help retrain your brain's response to gut discomfort, lessening the intensity of pain and bloating associated with IBS.
Positive Focus: By shifting your focus away from negative thoughts and anxieties about your symptoms, hypnotherapy can promote a sense of control and well-being, further improving your gut health.
Breaking the Cycle: IBS can become a vicious cycle of stress, discomfort, and anxiety. Hypnotherapy can help break this cycle by addressing the root causes and empowering you to manage your symptoms effectively.
Beyond Symptom Relief:
Hypnotherapy is a natural, drug-free approach that c empowers you to take an active role in managing your gut health, promoting relaxation, and fostering a positive mind-gut connection.
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Editorial: gut-directed hypnotherapy or low FODMAP diet for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome? Authors' reply
S. L. Peters, C. K. Yao, H. Philpott, G. W. Yelland, J. G. Muir, P. R. Gibson
First published: 16 September 2016 https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13791