Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic gastro-intestinal (GI) condition. It’s not known what causes the symptoms, and no cure, as yet exists. IBS can manifest as cramps, severe pain, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhoea. As such, the condition can be extremely disabling and frustrating for sufferers.
IBS affects a huge percentage of the UK population, and most sufferers are women. A number of treatments exist to help ease the symptoms, including high fibre diets, antacids medication, anti-depressants and sedatives. Unfortunately, these are only successful some of the time. Many sufferers simply have to live with it – but there are other choices, such as IBS hypnotherapy.
Unfortunately, the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is just as complicated as its treatments. It’s important to visit a doctor who will rule out any underlying reasons for the symptoms, such as Crohn’s disease, infections, lactose intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease and others.
IBS hypnotherapy is a treatment that aims to reach the deeper levels of the condition, and get to the root causes. Physicians are now realising that clinical hypnosis can relieve symptoms and there is the added advantage of clearing emotional blockages or misconceptions leading to stress and other anxieties. In fact specialists now recommend hypnosis as part of their treatment.
IBS treatment is based around hypnosis, working on the principle of understanding the subconscious mind and the areas of the brain that are responsible for controlling our metabolic functions. IBS hypnosis can help to reduce stress, allowing the body to work better. I also offer a personal eating plan to help avoid digestion problems.
In short, it can help you to gain control back into your life.
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That’s not to say that the IBS treatment, Gloucestershire-based hypnosis will work as a magic cure for the condition but the important point to remember is that patients are open to the possibilities, and remain motivated. IBS hypnotherapy consists of treatments that are both emotional and physical, this takes time but the difference will be life changing
More and more scientific research is being done, with various studies showing the importance of hypnosis. In particular, researchers include Olafur S. Palsson and William Gonsalkorale who have been looking into the effects of IBS hypnosis for over 20 years.
Studies included comparing 25 severe IBS patients who were treated with hypnosis, to those who were offered other methods. It was found that the group who used hypnosis visited the doctor less frequently, found their symptoms relieved, didn’t need to miss work as often, and found their quality of life improved as a result.
Other studies showed a 50% reduction in symptoms after hypnosis, also relief in other areas such as depression (often associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome). The longest study, based on the benefits of hypnotherapy, carried out to date, followed 204 IBS clients for as long as 6 years. 71% of the patients improved immediately, 81% of those still maintained those improvements years later.
IBS hypnotherapy is effective, the results are impressive. Gloucestershire based hypnosis is a way of dealing with this illness, with benefits to mental and physical health. A reduction in IBS symptoms, will allow the patient to lead a normal life, feel free to enjoy the simple pleasures of eating, have more energy and feel healthier.
