With an overall response rate of about 80 percent among IBS patients, gut-directed hypnotherapy has been proven to be highly successful. Its results have been shown to be long lasting, and in many cases it has been shown to help when other treatments do not.

One particular trigger that many IBS sufferers have in common is stress. Stress is not only a trigger, it can also make symptoms worse. This can create a vicious cycle in which stress triggers IBS symptoms and then the symptoms themselves cause stress and anxiety thus exacerbating the symptoms, and on and on … .

Gut directed hypnotherapy isn’t new. It’s been researched and practiced for over 30 years! The use of hypnotherapy for IBS relief was initiated by Professor Peter Whorwell.

So why haven’t you heard about it. Largely because, and despite all this evidence, there has been a reluctance by the medical profession to embrace this form of treatment. Many health professions are sceptical and prejudiced against hypnotherapy.

Research suggests that IBS could be the manifestation of a problem within our gut- heart - head - communication cycle. Poorly coordinated signals between the head brain and the gut brain can cause our body to overreact to changes that normally occur in the digestive process, resulting in pain, diarrhoea or constipation.

When you have a sound understanding of how your gut works, and how IBS affects it, you are in a strong position to ask questions of your healthcare provider. You’re also better placed to challenge their decisions regarding your treatment (if you have doubts) and to make your own decisions about your treatment.

You don’t have to resign yourself to living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Are you ready to make your Low FODMAP diet easier?

Research shows that up to 50% of people abandon the Low FODMAP diet within the first few months. Gut directed hypnotherapy can help you comfortably complete the diet.