Dealing With IBS? Hypnosis Could Be The Answer To Relieving Your Symptoms

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Dealing With IBS? Hypnosis Could Be The Answer To Relieving Your Symptoms

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed gut disorders in the world, yet its exact cause remains a mystery. Unbeknownst to many, the impact that IBS has on our health can be just as detrimental mentally as it can physically. While the most common side effects of IBS are related to our bowel movements, symptoms can often surface in the form of depression, anxiety and a general lower quality of life.

This unlikely impact prompted Dr Simon Peters, (a world-leading gut-directed hypnotherapy and gastroenterologist researcher) to change the way in which we view and treat IBS. How? By retraining the connection between our gut and brain via the digital hypnotherapy app, Nerva.

Though gut-directed hypnotherapy is a relatively new avenue for alleviating IBS symptoms, hypnotherapy has long been known as a successful practice for managing cigarette cravings, anxiety, chronic pain and even menopausal symptoms.

What are the most common symptoms of IBS?

  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea 
  • Bloating
  • Flatulence 

How does Nerva compare to traditional methods of managing IBS?

Unlike traditional IBS treatments, Nerva is neither drug nor diet-led. According to Dr. Peters, “historically, the most common ways of managing IBS symptoms have been over-the-counter and prescription medications.” However, in more recent years, elimination diets such as low FODMAPs have become a primary method of symptom management.

While a low FODMAP diet still remains an effective management tool, it can often fall short as a result of being too restrictive and difficult to sustain. For those who aren’t well-suited to harsh dietary restrictions, Nerva offers an easy-to-use app that’s been scientifically-proven to deliver a 72 per cent benefit in symptoms via 20-minute daily hypnotherapy sessions.

How does it all work?

To begin, gut-directed hypnotherapy submits the brain into a deeply relaxed state. From there, the brain becomes open to communication with the gut, leading to a reduction in symptoms for up to five years.

What results can an IBS sufferer expect to see after using Nerva?

Consistent users of the app can expect significant improvements in their ability to manage physical symptoms of abdominal pain, as well as changes in their stool consistency, bloating and wind. 

“Rates of improvements are comparable to face-to-face therapy,” explained Dr. Peters, “many users will also report improvements in their overall quality of life, levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.”

Other benefits from gut-directed hypnotherapy include: regulated breathing, focussed attention, greater mindfulness, and better sleep.

How long will it take to see results?

The hypnotherapy program includes daily sessions which takes an average of six weeks to complete. Upon completion of the program, users will start seeing relief in their IBS symptoms.

Does this sound like something you’d be interested in? Start your journey with a 7-day free trial and enjoy 30 per cent off your subscription, here.

Have you ever experienced IBS? Would you like to give hypnotherapy a go?

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  1. The Fodmap diet is really good and having used it when I’ve had a bout of ibs really works for me. With me I have times when I have symptoms under control. A really unpredictable condition.

    • I did the fodmap for awhile and stayed gluten free, now I eat a very different diet from before I had IBS, but I am healthy and free of all symptoms. The worst was the anxiety and having to have a toilet nearby all the time, very stressful times, so glad I got over it. See my other comment.

  2. I overcome IBS through, change of diet, giving up all caffeine (it ruins the stomach lining), eating more raw food, cutting out all processed foods, eating a wholefood diet, exercise, meditation, and reading what Anthony Williams the medical medium says. Drinking celery juice every morning and eating lots of raw fruit. There is no quick fix, believe me, I tried everything, but I recommend one step at a time. Don’t give up everything at once and replace it with something healthier. Read the medical medium books, watch his vids, listen to his podcasts etc. Go to your local library now and borrow his books, very helpful for all health issues.