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  • Is Hypnotherapy The New IBS Treatment?

    Is Hypnotherapy The New IBS Treatment?

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome

     

    MedUni Vienna states that hypnotherapy is still one of the most effective treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

     

    Those suffering stress-related IBS have a distinctive microbial signature in their gut. Studies in MedUni, Austria, has found holistic therapy, typically hypnotherapy is significantly more effective in treating IBS than symptomatic or probiotic treatment alone.

     

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment

    The condition manifests as a range of digestive problems including bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, inflammation and general unease. It is estimated that the Western population is affected by 10-20%.

    Upon diagnosis, often a diet of probiotics is prescribed, but gut-directed hypnotherapy also alleviates symptoms. There continues to be a lot of research into gastrointestinal flora to track the cause of this condition.

     

    Psychologically distressed IBS Sufferers

    Using stress questionnaires and stool samples have shown a direct correlation between gut bacteria and psychological distress. This has validated the importance of the gut-brain axis which is the relationship between the gut microbiome and the mine.

    It is for this reason that many approaches focus on restoring gut flora by means of probiotic diets. However, Moser’s Study Group (MedUni), a holistic, psychosomatic approach works better-hypnotherapy.

    Clients who have undergone hypnotherapy showed significant alleviation of symptoms. This did not alter the composition of their gut bacteria. Further studies need to be conducted to discover whether something has changed on another level such as bacterial metabolism as the original gut flora has remained the same throughout the process.

     

    Hypnotherapy Up To 70% More Successful

    Up to 70% of those treated with hypnotherapy responded positively. The percentage for purely symptomatic and/or probiotic nutritional therapies is much lower.

    The holistic approach to treating IBS with hypnotherapy will continue to offer the best results in the immediate future.

     

    “The influence of the gut microbiome on the mind and nervous system is an exciting field of research. However, purely biological approaches are insufficient for the treatment of IBS, which also requires psychosocial approaches, which are currently much more successful for patients. People with severe IBS are often suffering from trauma or are under enormous stress and require integrated psychosomatic treatment.”

    Moser

     

  • Ten Reasons Why You Should Try Hypnotherapy

    Looking to break a habit or regain control?

     

    Hypnotherapy could be a viable option. From celebrities to your neighbours down the road, more and more people are turning to hypnosis to help them out.



    Below are ten reasons to give it a go:

    1. Hypnosis is a natural state of relaxation. It is fact that we all fall into a trance-like state several times throughout the day, so the feeling of being hypnotised will feel natural and leave you energised.

     

    1. Approximately six in ten Britons suffer from sleep problems. Night after night, lying awake unable to shut off as thoughts race around your mind. Hypnosis can help manage these thoughts and train your mind to drift gently into sleep. Disruptive sleep affects performance as we need to be firing on all cylinders to achieve optimum output.

     

    1. Losing and keeping off the weight. The top reason most diets do not work is that they do not address the underlying issue(s). Hypnosis focus’ on the root cause rather than calories in vs calories out. It is possible to achieve the body you want with hypnotherapy.

     

    1. Did you know that more people fear speaking publicly than dying? Hypnotherapy can help you release this fear and enable you to speak confidently in front of others.

     

    1. Three-quarters of adults admit to experiencing moderate to high levels of stress every month in the UK. Granted we all face times of stress but regardless of the trigger, your body will react to those triggers in a fight or flight manner. Hypnotherapy can help change your thought pattern and interpretations allowing you to feel relaxed and calm in those situations.

    1. Quitting smoking-the bane of many a person who has tried and failed. Smoking is just like any habit, a cycle that requires breaking. Hypnosis can alleviate the urge and release you of those pesky cravings, leaving you with the choice of freedom to never smoke again.

     

    1. Anger, the emotion that can cause an awful lot of damage. What if you could process anger positively and release it in a controlled way? With hypnotherapy, the result can help you achieve this and become a more relaxed and healthier person.

     

    1. Have you held back from embracing life due to a deep-rooted fear? Does flying, spiders, heights or snakes make you step back from the world? Hypnosis can enable you to overcome these fears allowing you to regain control and feel liberated.

     

    1. Procrastination is the roadblock to success in life. We have all been there, we have all put off that important thing telling ourselves that we will do it later. Hypnotherapy can change that mindset into a “take action” one which will enable you to achieve more and stop you from putting off the important things.

     

    1. A lack of self-confidence makes life harder than it needs to be. Do you miss opportunities or avoid certain situations because you just don’t believe in yourself? Hypnotherapy can remove these obstacles, allowing you to focus and develop. You were born confident, but life can sometimes drag us down. Hypnotherapy can re-establish confidence and positivity.

    If you are interested in learning more about Hypnotherapy please call The Devon Clinic to arrange a free taster session with Mr Chris Fleet.