Debilitating and uncomfortable an estimated 10 to 20% of the population in the UK are suffering from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
IBS can prevent people from carrying out simple tasks such as long car journeys, public transport and attending social events. The condition causes discomfort on a regular basis and can control the suffer’s life.
Because of cultural taboo surrounding toilet habits, it’s a subject that not many people want to discuss and so IBS not only creates physical discomfort but feelings of isolation too.
IBS is caused by messages between the brain and gut becoming disrupted. This creates issues within the digestive tract leading to pain, bloating, and bowel changes. It is known that high levels of stress aggravate symptoms which further impact the lives of those who suffer.
Some solutions involve medication, cutting out dairy, gluten and spices. There are also a number of supplements that are thought to help. However, IBS patients are often left struggling with a range of treatments, and finding a consistently effective approach can be a challenge.
There is growing evidence to support the efficiency of hypnosis for patients suffering with IBS. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy uses the latest research in neuroscience. Its effectiveness as a psychological treatment can be potentially life changing for an IBS sufferer.
By the use of suggestion, imagery techniques and progressive relaxation, hypnotherapy guides the client into a sense of calm. Soothing their symptoms and restoring the gut brain connection as well as improving an overall sense of well-being.
The power of the mind is truly limitless.
I hold an enhanced DBS and am fully insured to work with both adults and children.
Karen Melhuish at Mynd Hypnotherapy
- Member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH)
- The National Council of Hypnotherapy (NCH)
- Registered with The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNCH)
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