IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

 Struggling with IBS? Hypnotherapy could be your answer. My gut-directed approach has helped countless clients reduce symptoms and improve their quality of life.  

Benefits of gut-directed hypnotherapy:

• Significant symptom reduction
• Enhanced quality of life
• Non-invasive, drug-free approach
• Long-lasting effects
• Decreased stress levels
• Patient empowerment
• Personalized treatment
• Comprehensive, holistic care
• Improved gut-brain communication
• Potential reduction in medication use
• Enhanced coping skills
• Better sleep quality

The therapeutic effect of hypnotherapy was found to be superior to that of a waiting list control or usual medical management for abdominal pain and composite primary IBS symptoms. "Hypnosis Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome." Palsson OS, et al. Gastroenterology. 2002.

Post-treatment, we found a significant reduction in the scores for: pain severity, pain frequency every 10 days, abdominal bloating severity, bowel habit dissatisfaction. "Long term benefits of hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome." Gonsalkorale WM, et al. Gut. 2003.

A controlled study demonstrated that the effects of gut-directed hypnosis were similar to those of the low FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) for relief of gastrointestinal symptoms. Hypnotherapy was superior to the diet on psychological indices.

"Randomised clinical trial: the efficacy of gut-directed hypnotherapy is similar to that of the low FODMAP diet for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome." Peters SL, et al. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2016.

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• Hypnosis techniques have long been used (and their efficacy assessed) in somatic medicine and learning techniques of self-hypnosis empowers patients to participate in their own treatment and grants them independence.

• While not a cure for any disease or illness, it addresses the mind-body concerns in a non-medical and holistic manner.

• Hypnosis and/or self-hypnosis has been effective in facilitating physiological/biochemical healing processes.

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Integrative Medical Hypnosis offers an exceptionally focused, unique supportive care approach. It can be a powerful complementary therapy for individuals in the menopause journey and while not a cure for any disease or illness, it addresses the mind-body concerns in a non-medical and holistic manner. 

How is hypnosis conducted?  Hypnosis is performed by a trained practitioner who uses verbal cues to create mental images, whereby a state of calm and relaxation is induced to help the patient to cope better with anxiety or pain.

Imagine the right combination of relaxation, meditation, visualization, hypnosis and self-hypnosis, allowing you to feel greater inner peace. I am a certified hypnosis practitioner with specialized training in Integrative Medical Hypnosis.