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A large-scale UK study of 250 people suffering from acute long term Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) participated in 12 sessions of hypnotherapy that clearly demonstrated that hypnotherapy significantly reduced their symptoms and improved their quality of life. There were also the additional benefits, for most participants, in that they experienced a noticeable reduction in feelings of anxiety and depression.

Hypnotherapy has been shown to be effective in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in a number of previous research studies. This has led to the establishment of the first Unit in the UK staffed by six therapists which provides this treatment as a clinical service.

In some cases, symptoms can be so severe that IBS sufferers find themselves having problems coping with work. They don’t find it easy to socialise as they may have bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, emit smelly gasses and noises - leaving the sufferer miserable and depressed.

Marked improvement was seen in all symptom measures, quality of life, anxiety and depression, in keeping with previous studies.

The study clearly demonstrated that hypnotherapy remains an extremely effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome which should prove more cost-effective as new, more expensive drugs come on to the market. It may be less useful in males with diarrhoea-predominant bowel habit.

I teach this method in workshops to hypnotherapists, gastroenterologists and dieticians -

Having been in contact with the researchers who kindly shared their research with me.

Here is what Professor Peter Whorwell says: Cited: videomd.com

Low FODMAP Diet

Dr Sue Shepherd, of Shpherd Works developed the low FODMAP diet in 2001. She has proven, through her pioneering PhD research, that limiting dietary FODMAPs is an effective treatment for people with symptoms of IBS. The low FODMAP diet has been published in international medical journals and is now accepted and recommended as one of the most effective dietary therapies for IBS.

FODMAPs is an acronym for; Fermentable, Oligosaccharides (eg. Fructans and Galactans), Disaccharides (eg. Lactose), Monosaccharides (eg. excess Fructose) And Polyols (eg. Sorbitol, Mannitol, Maltitol, Xylitol and Isomalt). Explanations are able to be found at Shepherd works.

If you click on this link here it will take you to a one page of those foods to avoid and those that are safe. For more individual help seeing a dietician that knows about fodmap’s can more specifically guide you to the foods for your particular problem.

Can clients be allergic to eating, rather then it be the food itself?

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*Note

In my own practice I have found that most client’s IBS started after a stressful event, unlike Professor Whorwell, I do look at hypnotherapy releasing the triggering events as well as teaching you how to use your mind to change how your gut works.

What about Medication?
Dr Peter Whorwell, says the use of antidepressants for IBS can improve symptoms for around 50% of patients. He starts them off on a 3 month trial starting with 5 milligrams slowly increasing to 10 then 15. (the normal dose is 100-150 mg for depression)

The main side effects is drowsiness and it can cause constipation in which case a mild laxative can assist. He tells his patients that he is going to give them an old fashioned antidepressent.

If I thought you were depressed, He tells them, I would give you a new antidepressant, I am going to give you 1/10ths of the dose, and if this hasn’t worked in 3 months I will never mention antidepressants again.

If it doesn’t work then he goes on to the hypnotherapy program.

You might want to pass this information on to your own doctor and discuss it with them.

In the meantime if this is a problem you suffer with, why not give me a call or make an appointment on the booking page to see how I can help you. Or if you have any further questions write to me from the ‘contact’ page.