Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Medically, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is known by a variety of other terms: spastic colon, spastic colitis, mucous colitis and nervous or functional bowel. Usually, it is a disorder of the large intestine (colon), although other parts of the intestinal tract, even up to the stomach can be affected.
The therapy offered is gut directed and gut specific
The program for IBS therapy consists of between 5-7 personal sessions including an initial consultation. The program runs for 14 weeks and includes self hypnosis CDs which have been built into the program
In the UK, research shows that Clinical Hypnotherapy has been used successfully for IBS symptom improvement for many years. The IBS treatment method has undergone clinical trials, been researched and developed and made available to IBS sufferers not only in the UK, but worldwide. It has since been used in over 30 countries
Developed by UK Clinical Hypnotherapist, Michael Mahoney, using a ‘gut-specific’ technique called OPSIM™ (On-going Progressive Session Induction Method™), the IBS Programme is safe, has no side effects, and can be used alone, or in conjunction with conventional IBS treatment methods such as medication. Whilst IBS medications such as antispasmodics, etc. may be taken during the programme, most programme participants have found such relief, that the need for medications in most cases have been greatly reduced or even been eliminated altogether. Further, it may be noted, that initial successful clinical trials were completed with clients diagnosed as having refractory IBS, that is, IBS cases so severe, that all other IBS therapy and medical interventions had failed.
This IBS treatment method has been used successfully with thousands of IBS sufferers worldwide, who have been able to not only reduce their IBS symptoms, but through this therapy, were also able to break the mind-gut connection of anxiety and worry about bowel “accidents” and embarrassment.
Who Should Avoid This Therapy?
Hypnosis is considered safe no matter what your IBS symptoms but, please have a diagnosis by a medical practitioner or doctor. It is important to remember that you cannot self diagnose IBS and there are many serious conditions that mimic this condition.
Please note: If you have any other medical conditions, concerns or history please discuss with your doctor before visiting a hypnotherapist
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