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Hypnotherapy, first developed in the UK to treat IBS, can be successful in reducing symptoms.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis to treat physical disease or psychological issues. Hypnotherapy is different than hypnosis done as a trick or onstage in front of an audience.
Hypnosis Frequently Asked Questions
Hypnosis is not merely a parlor trick, it is a viable alternative treatment for digestive disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Hypnosis Frequently Asked Questions
Answer to questions regarding hypnotherapy including what it is, how it helps digestive problems, and what happens in a typical session.
Hypnotherapy to Treat IBS
First developed in the UK, hypnotherapy is a treatment that has proven to be effective for reducing the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It's not a cure, but people with typical IBS symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation are good candidates for hypnotherapy.
Hypnotherapy - Hypnosis
Holistic Healing Guide Phylameana lila Desy has a collection of links to more information about hypnotherapy.
Hypnosis - What is it, Who can do it?
Mental Health Resources Guide Leonard Holmes defines hypnosis and debunks some common myths.
A Modern Hypnosis Dictionary
From Aesthesiogenic to Zoophobia, the definition of terms related to hypnosis.
Hypnosis for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Heather Van Vorous, author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, describes both Self-Hypnosis and In-Person Hypnotherapy for IBS.
Hypnosis Frequently Asked Questions
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links to questions about hypnosis.
Hypnotherapy: What’s it really all about?
In plain language, a hypnotherapist discusses the goals of hypnosis.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Hypnotherapy
Scroll past the basics about IBS to reveal the author's (a Clinical Hypnotherapist) experiences with hypnotherapy.
The 5 Levels of Pain Control with Self-Hypnosis
Information about self-hypnosis written by a Certified Hypnotherapist.
The treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with hypnotherapy.
Results of a study conducted at the University of Albany about hypnotherapy for IBS.
Trial of hypnotherapy in the treatment of severe IBS.
The abstract of the study done in 1984 by Dr. Whorwell which opened the door to hypnotherapy for IBS.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Hypnosis
Article written by a Certified Hypnotherapist about how hypnotherapy can work for treating IBS.
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