IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome has a wide variety of symptoms and each person will experience their own pattern and triggers. Studies show that IBS is partly Irritable bowel and partly Irritable Brain!
Understanding the responses of your body and mind under stress can point to the causes and patterns of IBS. Stress may or may not be psychological stress, it could as easily be environmental stress , gutflora stress, bacterial stress or another unknown stress. Evidence also suggests that the immune system plays a role in responding to stress and there is growing evidence that treatment with Probiotics may be effective for treatment of IBS.
The problems of IBS are often compounded when people become anxious about their symptoms and potential consequences.
Hypnosis for the treatment of IBS has been shown to be effective for up to 9/10 people who use it to manage their symptoms even 5 years after treatment.
Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with probiotics: growing evidence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24056591
by M Bixquert – 2013
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – Treatment – NHS Choices
www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Irritable-bowel-syndrome/Pages/Treatment.aspx
The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can often be managed by … hypnotherapy – where hypnosis is used to change your unconscious mind’s attitude
Hypnosis for IBS – About IBS
www.aboutibs.org/complimentary-or-alternative-treatments/hypnosis-for-ibs.html
14 Jun 2016 – Hypnosis has been shown to be an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) in a number of clinical studies. Hypnotherapy for IBS involves progressive relaxation, and then suggestions of soothing imagery and sensations focused on the individual’s symptoms.
Plan for 1 to 3 appointments and to use support materials for stress and symptom reduction between appointments.
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