Gut issues are on the rise – and we know now it’s not just caused by what we eat – but also our thinking, stress and lifestyle habits. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptoms that are not consistent – they vary from person to person.
People with IBS typically have more sensitive digestive tracts, and messages are more prone to trigger an ‘alarm‘ signal when their gut fills with food, liquid and gas. Due to this sensitivity, the nervous system sends an overload of signals to the pain gate. As the pain gate has also become sensitive, these messages flood through the pain gate in a panic mode - and misinform the brain about the volume/type of food in the gut. The brain then floods the body with stress hormones and tells the smooth muscles of the gut to tighten up and contract to expel the dangerous goods from the body! The more alarm signals, the more the body reinforces itself into the protection mode – resulting in an IBS flair.
Common symptoms of IBS are:
- Abdominal pain / cramping / gas
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- Urgency to pass a bowel motion
- Loss or gain of appetite
- Food intolerances
- Low sexual drive
The IBS Support Programme is designed to support the many and varied symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome – and change your thinking so that you feel more in control of your body. This is an extensive programme, that may vary depending upon the symptoms you are experiencing. Some of the tools you will learn through hypnotherapy, and other up-to-date techniques, include:
- Learning to manage stress and tension – mind and body
- Changing how you think and feel about your gut issues
- Feeling more confident dealing with your symptoms
- Working with the medical profession
- Managing the emotions that come with gut issues
- Encouraging you to eat healthily, and exercise
- Feeling OK about avoiding the foods that irritate your gut
If you would like to find how hypnotherapy may support symptoms of IBS, call or email now for a no-obligation phone consultation.