Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Hypnotherapy for IBS helps to reduce stress hormones and reduce the aggravation of IBS symptoms.What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system and causes stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.
The symptoms can come and go over time, last for days, weeks or months at a time.
Many people have occasional signs and symptoms of IBS but you’re more likely to have the syndrome if you are young, female, have a family history of IBS, or have have anxiety, depression or other mental health issues.
What are the signs you have irritable bowel syndrome?
Signs of IBS include:
- Abdominal (stomach) pain and cramping
- Diarrhoea, constipation or sometimes both
- Bloating and swelling of your stomach
- Excessive wind (flatulence)
- An urgent need to move your bowels
- Backache
How does hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome work?
Hypnotherapy for IBS is a way to help those with IBS reduce its sometimes debilitating symptoms.
While IBS is not purely psychological, stress and anxiety can make IBS symptoms worse.
Hypnotherapy for IBS works by focusing on creating positive changes to your lifestyle, which are reinforced by gentle suggestions during trance that helps to change your thoughts, actions, and interactions. By doing this, it’s possible to reduce stress and anxiety, create a cycle of positive thoughts and actions, and lead to a better overall quality of life.
With reduced stress and anxiety comes reduced stress hormones and less aggravation of IBS symptoms!
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