Hypnotherapy, also referred to as hypnosis or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnotherapy is usually done with the help of a therapist using verbal repetition and mental images. When you’re under hypnosis, you usually feel calm and relaxed, and are more open to suggestions. Hypnotherapy can be used to help you gain control over undesired behaviors or to help you cope better with anxiety or pain. It’s important to know that although you’re more open to suggestion during hypnosis, you don’t lose control over your behavior. Gut-directed hypnotherapy has been investigated extensively over the past three decades as a treatment option for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in adults. Almost 30 clinical research studies have been published on the topic. Hypnotherapy significantly improved bowel symptoms and, often, the associated quality of life and emotional symptoms. Diaphragmatic breathing plays a large part in … Continue reading Hypnotherapy for IBS