Our gut health is closely linked to stress and our mood. When we are stressed it can happen that our gut becomes overly sensitive to normal sensory input, as is the case in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It then interprets any kind of change, like the intake of food, as danger and sounds alarm by causing pain. When we are under chronic stress, there are actual changes in our gut. For example, is the PH in our gut essential for creating a healthy environment for the bacteria that digest our food. However, the stress hormone cortisol acidifies our body. This can lead to a lack of healthy gut bacteria. Did you know that about 95% of Serotonin is produced in the gut? Knowing this, it comes to no surprise that disrupted gut health affects our mood in more ways than just through its uncomfortable symptoms.

States of relaxation can be very successful in treating stress-related gut issues. With guided imagery in hypnosis, we can encourage your body’s natural ability to heal. Some clients also benefit from learning self-hypnosis to self-soothe and be more comfortable for good.

Read more about Hypnotherapy and IBS here.