Medical Hypnotherapy

Facts on Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• It is also known as spastic colon, colitis, nervous stomach, etc.

• IBS affects 15-20 % of the population

• IBS is present in one of of three women

• IBS is present if 40% of Fibromyalgia patients

• IBS is the second most common cited reason for missed work days

• IBS only responds to conventional treatments 25% of the time

• IBS responds 94% of the time to hypnotherapy

To read an informative article on IBS by Dr. Melissa Roth, click here.

Reasons to consider hypnotherapy for IBS

Hypnotherapy is not a substitute for, but an adjunct to, conventional medical and psychological treatment.

• One-third of American adults spend a total of $13.7 billion on break-away treatments.
  Hypnotherapy is complimentary medicine appropriate for some symptoms that haven't responded to conventional treatment.

• Viruses, germs and physical trauma are not the only considerations in patient treatment. Mind/body interactions, environment and lifestyle all play roles.

• No one disputes that the mind and body are closely linked. The connection between stress and disease is well documented.

• All hypnosis is really self-hypnosis, so there is never a loss of control. You are alert and in full control. You will hear every word.

• Any time willpower and imagination come into conflict, imagination will always win. That's why willpower is not required to achieve results with hypnosis.

Our program consists of six to twelve private sessions which are scheduled two weeks apart. Clients are given a tape of each session to use at home.  Some insurance companies will pay for our IBS program with a doctor's prescription.

Disclaimer: This is a treatment program designed to be used in conjunction with your physician/s and is not intended as a replacement for conventional medical diagnosis and treatment.

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2. Fibro... What?

Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a frustrating and little-understood illness.  It is called an illness rather than a disease because there is no specific diagnostic test that confirms or denies its existence. It is a collection of confusing symptoms which come and go and vary in intensity. Its chief characteristic is widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons, stiffness, fatigue and non-restorative sleep. While it is not life-threatening, it can be as debilitating as rheumatoid arthritis. It is an illness that frustrates physicians as much as it does the patient. 

FMS is a collection of symptoms without a known cause. It affects 5-10% of the population, affecting eight times more women than men and it strikes all ages. It is often found in the company of other related conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), spastic bladder (urge incontinence), headaches, myofacial pain (such as TMJ), mistral valve prolapse and chronic fatigue. 

The classical diagnosis for FMS is pain in all four quadrants of the body that lasts longer than three months and 11 of 18 tender pressure points. Although the cause remains elusive, there are many common triggering events thought to precipitate the onset of the illness. These are an infection (viral or bacterial), an automobile accident or the development of another disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or hypothyroidism. 

Traditional treatments aim at improving the quality of sleep and reducing pain. Recent research confirms that a multi disciplinary approach to treating FMS provides the greatest relief from symptoms and the best prognosis. This approach includes improving the quality of sleep, proper nutrition, physical conditioning, deep relaxation and positive mental imagery. No one modality has proven effective more than 40% of the time. However, by combining therapies, the patient can frequently return to a healthier state and a more active lifestyle. 

How Hypnosis Can Help with FMS

Our program for FMS symptom alleviation is non-invasive and is designed to be used in conjunction with your physicians treatment regime. It is a multi-session program that focuses on easing pain, boosting energy levels, restoring sleep without drugs, releasing anxiety and tension, improving concentration and alleviating other troublesome symptoms. Typical sessions include: 

• Triggering the relaxation response

• Restorative sleep

• Pain relief

• Overcoming anxiety and depression

• Boosting every levels

• Improved concentration

• Allergy relief

• Calming the dysautonomic nervous system

• Increased flexibility

In one study published in the Journal of Rheumatology, 40 Fibromyalgia patients were randomly assigned to treatment with either hypnotherapy or physical therapy for 12 weeks and followed up at 24 weeks. the patients in the hypnotherapy group showed a significantly better outcome with respect to pain reduction, fatigue on awakening, sleep patterns and global assessment at 12 and 24 weeks. In addition, those patients treated with hypnotherapy showed a significant improvement in their overall levels of discomfort. The authors concluded that hypnotherapy was effective in relieving the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.

Some insurance plans will pay a portion of our Fibromyalgia program with a doctor's prescription.

It's not magic. It's a set of scientifically proven techniques to train your mind to do what you want. Don't put off seeking the help you need.  Call or email today and take the first step to symptom relief: (916) 373-1932 or info@trancetime.com

Disclaimer: This is a treatment program designed to be used in conjunction with your physician/s and is not intended as a replacement for conventional medical diagnosis and treatment.

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