IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS is a very prevalent bowel function disorder, resulting in gripping adominal pains, like this poor guy. Hypnotherapy has been well documented in alleviating IBS and is recommended by the medical profession.
Contributing factors are anxiety, or depression, others are listed below. The only true way to know if you have IBS, or not, is to see your doctor.
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physical
- lack of appetite
- craving food
- bloated feeling
- heartburn
- constipation
- diarroeha
- sleep problems
- sweating
- nervous twitching
- headaches
- cramps, spasms
- nausea
- breathlessness
- fainting
- impotency/fridgity
- eczema
- anxiety
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behavioural
- overreacting
- poor judgement
- unable to relax
- irritable
- indecisive
- lack of concentration
- vulnerable
- unable to cope
- constantly tired
- lack of interest
- anxiety
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emotional
- mood swings
- tearful
- suppressed anger
- feeling out of control
- yet contolling of others
- no time for self
- vulnerable
- negative thoughts
- anger
- anxiety
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Large scale research was done by W Consalkorale PhD, L Houghton Ph D
and P Whorwell MD FRCP Department of Medicine, University Hospital of
South Manchester, Manchester
An audit of 250 unselected IBS patients between the ages of 17 and 79.
50 male, 200 female, were treated with hypnotherapy alone over 2 years.
All patients had 12 sessions of hypnotherapy over a 3 month period and
had some homework to do inbetween times. Patients completed
questionaires to score bowel and extracolonic symptoms, quality of
life, anxiety and depression.
The results showed a marked improvement in all symptoms measured, under
all headings. 232 patients
completed the full course, 18 stopping part way because they didnt need
further treatment.
78% had improved bowel habit
13% showed no overall change
9% suffered slight deterioration
Five years later 204 patients of the same group were questioned.
81% had further improvement
19% no further improvement
Noone was worse.
Quality of life, anxiety and depression were significantly improved
Did you know that stress plays a big part in the onsett and continuation of irritable bowel syndrome?
It's amazing that your digestive system contains just as many nerve endings as your entire spinal cord. If you are stressed, tense, or anxious your body is in survival mode, assimilation and digestion will be slower. Thus, the nutrients in your food will not be utilised properly, and the remnants not disposed of properly. Simply put, your body will not operate well.
One thing that will happen is your intestines will hold food in pockets and it will fester. You will feel uncomfortable, bloated, constipated, your weight will increase, and you will feel lethargic. Your body will be working overtime to do jobs that should be easy.
How we can help you
You get very good value when you come for personalised IBS treatment. We start with relaxation for it is a key factor in dealing with IBS permanently. You will pick this up easily, I then positively treat every one of your contributing symptoms, including anxiety.
As you become more regular in your routines, and bowel habits, you start sleeping better, your mood brightens, and your aches and pains disappear. You really do feel normal again.
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