Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - There is hope!

river IBS can be a debilitating condition, and is estimated to affect around 10-15% of people in our society. Medical opinion and research continues to work towards finding the cause of IBS, and yet even today there is no clear diagnosis for the condition. Usually the patient is diagnosed by a process of elimination of other organic causes.

Hypnotherapy has been shown to be an efficient treatment for IBS in trials in the UK

Peter Whorwell, Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology in the University's Medical School and Director of the South Manchester Functional Bowel Service, has been researching the use of gut-directed hypnosis for over 20 years. Two hundred and fifty patients who had suffered from IBS for over two years were given twelve one-hour sessions, during which they were given information on how the gut works and what causes their symptoms.

"IBS is ideal for treatment with hypnosis, as there is no structural damage to the body, explained Professor Whorwell. During the hypnotherapy, sufferers learn how to influence and gain control of their gut function, and then seem to be able to change the way the brain modulates their gut activity."

Professor Whorwell achieved a success rate of over 70% in the trials.

Commenting further he said... "We've found it to help all the symptoms, whereas some of the drugs available reduce only a few"

Professor Whorwell has founded a dedicated unit at Wythenshawe Hospital which treats patients from all over the UK.

Artt Therapy introduces new treatment protocol

Alan has put together a unique multi-session treatment for IBS using a structured programme that combines Hypnotherapy, and Reiki. Alan is convinced having developed the programme whilst working with IBS clients that the combination OF both hypnosis and Reiki empowers the IBS client, allowing them to self-heal as nature intended. A side effect of the treatment is their increased confidence, enthusiasm and new found skills such as self-hypnosis that will remain with them for life.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step"
Lao Tzu

Lets look at the programme in brief detail...

Slow Meditative beginnings!

Alan introduces you to the power of hypnosis in a gentle way. Reducing or eliminating the symptoms of "Irritable Bowel" begins with learning the basic exercises. These allow you to enter states of enhanced consciousness (meditation) and develop a mind set ideal for taking charge of your life and health. You will immediately begin to feel different as the sub-conscious mind, often focused on your IBS symptoms without your conscious knowledge begins to do some enjoyable and imaginative work. The exercises build day by day to produce a new way of thinking.

Next...

Hypnotherapy & Reiki - A powerful combination

IBS imagery Once you become familiar with meditation through the use of the QF techniques and the benefits it offers to soothe the symptoms of IBS Alan will introduce you to Hypnotherapy. You already have the power in your your own mind to make the changes at the levels required to promote self healing. All that is needed is guidance to begin that journey, and Alan will work with you step by step on the way to a new beginning.

You will also receive "homework" just as in the first steps when you learned and practiced the relaxation exercises regularly. Practice of the hypnotic exercises continues to build confidence, control, and deep relaxation.

During the hypnotherapy session you will also learn...

> Self Hypnosis for deep relaxation

> How to make use of imagery to promote well being
> How to make physical changes in your body to relieve the discomfort

Reiki

Reiki is the name given to a system of natural healing which evolved in Japan from the experience and dedication of Dr Mikao Usui who discovered that healing could be administered using the universal energy available throughout the universe.

Reiki has been gaining momentum in the last 30 years in the Western world and like acupuncture is now being recognized as a viable treatment for many conditions. In many hospitals in the USA and more recently in UK Reiki has been used to treat patients.

Reiki complements the work of QF and hypnotherapy on a physical and emotional level. The client receives the healing energy via the practitioners hands which are placed in several positions on or above the body according to the area being treated. Alan will also teach how to self treat and soothe the discomfort of the IBS using basic Reiki techniques.

For a more detailed look at Reiki you may visit the Reiki pages Here.

Alan treats each client individually and develops the best plan for you. Each client is a person not a statistic as is often the case in the world today.

The journey to health

fruit The road to wellness with IBS is not an overnight journey, in many cases it can take 10 sessions or more depending on the severity and the clients progress. Alan will monitor and discuss your progress at all stages. As with any therapy there is no guarantee of complete success, however most IBS clients alleviate their symptoms. Follow up checks on some of the patients in the Clinical trials have shown they have been clear of the syndrome years afterwards.

Do you suffer from IBS?

If you are currently have IBS and would like to find out more about the unique multi-modal approach why not contact Alan for a free consultation.

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Alan recently attended an IBS seminar in Italy. This was a great opportunity to exchange current thinking on the alternative and complementary approach to IBS.