Try Hypnosis and Counseling for IBS and Crohn's

To Janet - from Marilyn

As a fellow IBS patient, I can appreciate your comments. Nine years ago, I wrote just as you did. Anyone trying to promote anything for IBS was just out for the sale, and not to help people. When I first learned about the IBS Audio Program, I thought the same. But over 10 years of internet presence has shown mostly positive feedback, and real people getting real help.

A simple google search will assure you that there is hope for patients diagnosed with IBS in the form of the IBS Audio Program.

Since this article shows that there is hope with this method, many may not be aware of where to get it. A simple search for clinical trials showing this method is available to anyone; the healthy audio website shows the list of clinical trials, feedback from several years of users, and provides therapy for very little cost with support included. It is important that people who are hurting and suffering as I did, get the information, research it properly, and make their own decisions.

As a result of being helped myself, I do now help (in the US) Michael Mahoney (who is in the UK) to shareinformation about the program since funds are put into helping people and not advertising like big companies do. No funds were received for research and development of the program at all.

I am indeed a real patient diagnosed with IBS, and I speak with many IBS patients who have been so kind to me and thankful that they found something that helped them after years of suffering.

You (or any readers in the US) can call me yourself and speak directly to me because we offer support and encouragement to those who suffer at no charge - whether the program is purchased or not. Can't think of many doctors who do that.

You have your opinion and you you are welcome to it. However, Michael and his associates continue to help people and turn lives around through these proven clinical hypnotherapy sessions. You can read my story on many IBS support sites where I first came as a fellow sufferer. The reason for posting here is to help others; though I suppose you could take it as advertising, we dont make profits on people because it takes a lot to provide the programs.

The vast majority of people we speak with after they have completed the IBS Audio Program say that they wish they would have learned about the program sooner - before going through years of other treatments that were not helpful.

So if I post here, is it advertising or providing information - if I did not post, people who are suffering who want to research the validity of this program would not have that option to do so. Again, please do the research and decide - ask your doctor. There are no side effects and so many have been helped.

For those who are interested, do feel free to call 877-898-2539 or visit www.ibscds.com for more information - or read my previous comment.

There is real hope for feeling better for the IBS sufferer

Thank you and I wish you all well.

I will try anything . . .

I've had Crohn's diesease for 20 years, had 3 small bowel resections and been hospitalized hundreds of times. I found this article helpful, as well as your comments. But I the comments that were most helpful were those like Scott's or Emily, from those who actually shared a similar story and actually suffer from the disease, not those who seemed like they were trying to sell something. I have no doubt that everyone who commented had good intentions and was just trying to help - maybe they way that they were helped by some audio tapes or homeopatheic meds. But I think they missed the point of this article. Half the battle is trying to find something, ANYTHING, that will quiet the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBS, etc. The other 50%, and the harder part of living with Crohn's - at least in my experience and opinion - is just that - LIVING WITH IT. I'd like to know how to make friends and family, coworkers and bosses, and boyfriends and spouses understand what it is like to suffer from IBD - what it is like and why I have to miss work, cancel dates, go to the bathroom so often . . . Maybe if they don't understand what it is like, they can at least try to understand why myself and others have to live so differently in the face of their disease.

And I think that is where hypnosis, and therapy (although I've been in therapy and it hasn't helped but we haven't really focused on my disease, more the effects of it) could be really helpful. Maybe through these mind methods we can learn how that we can't control others perception of our disease, or make them understand, and somehow be ok with it. After reading the article, I know I am going to give it a try! And maybe that peppermint oil trick too . . .

Crohn's disease and IBS

Emily of Az is correct; Crohn's disease and IBS are very different diseases.Perhaps you've confused it with IBD: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. I've had Crohn's disease for thirty four years and have been given the last rites three times. I'm doing well now, but will be starting a course of a new medication tomorrow, a medication too dangerous to be given to anyone with IBS. Crohn's is a multifocal disease; my joints, eyes, and skin have been affected. There have been three genes identified so far in Crohn's disease. Neither psychotherapy or hypnotherapy have made any difference in the course of my illness.

To "Marilyn"

This is an area for comments to a story, not an advertising forum, "Marilyn", aka Michael Mahoney. I will go to the websites listed, and I will put you on my email address list and pass along to everyone I know to beware of this attempt at trying to get hurting people to contact you.

IBS vs. Crohns disease

I have had Crohns disease for 16 years. I am very concerned about all of the information out there that compares Crohns disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I do not doubt that both ailments have similar symptoms, however, IBS is not even close to the severity of Crohns disease or other IBD illnesses. Of the many doctors I have seen, most recently at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, none have had a single IBS patient who needed surgery nor have any persons died of IBS. Many people I've known throughout the years who have IBS and have known about me having Crohns have almost consistantly said, "I know what you're going through, I have IBS". I have had 16 major surgeries and have been in ICU countless times. I have tried every medical and homeopathic treatment available including changing my diet drastically. I've been gluten-free, vegan, processed-food free, and every other treatment you can think of to treat my disease. One of the medications for the Crohns actually gave me Lupus. Of course the odds of this for the medication were one in 8 million. I am currently on a fairly normal diet, although, a very healthy diet compared to most.

I know I sound like a martyr and after reading what I wrote I wouldn't blame your judgment. But any doctor, (any M.D. that is, not someone who puts "Dr." in front of their first name and has certificates of every sort but not an actual medical license), will assure you that the two have some similiar symptoms, although Crohns has many more symptoms and with greater severity than even your worst IBS patient.

Finally, I appreciate you reading my rant, and because of your patience I will tell you what has worked for me. Yoga. I don't mean "Wii Fit" yoga, or a DVD, but going to an accredited Yoga center and taking classes at least 5 days a week. My doctor told me this works for both IBS and IBD patients because it strengthens and stretches your core muscles and the stronger the muscles, the easier your body can deal with the muscle spasms from the pain. Also, it is an amazing stress reliever and we all know that all diseases, ailments, symptoms, etc. will benefit from reduced stress. And finally, it's given me the tightest, strongest, best looking body I've ever had, which is a lovely side benefit.

To all of those with IBS and IBD, do not stop looking for answers. Something will work. Maybe not yoga or essestial oils, but something, I promise you, will work. You have to be your own advocate and if you're too sick to be your advocate, please let a family member or friend help you. If no one has volunteered, seek new friends and avoid your selfish family. Good luck to all of you with chronic tummy aches!

Gut-specific clinical hypnotherapy program

Gut-specific clinical hypnotherapy program

Many research studies have shown that clinical hypnotherapy is one of the most effective treatment methods for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Upon the advise of my own gastroenterologist, I researched the availability of this method and found the IBS Audio Program 100. This program was developed by medical clinical hypnotherapist Michael Mahoney of Guardian Medical Centre in Cheshire England and was developed after years of research and working with hundreds of IBS patients. The sessions were originally taped for those patients with such severe IBS that they were unable to travel for their therapy and were literally housebound.

Finding a reputable clinical hypnotherapist trained in gut-specific therapy may be difficult, and the IBS Audio Program 100 has been available to the public for over a decade and has a very good reputation on various support bulletin boards and through patient feedback over the past eight years.

The IBS Audio Program 100 provides gut-specific sessions that address all the variants of IBS – diarrhea, constipation, alternation, cramps, abdominal pain, gas, bloating and other symptoms. It also addresses the fear of urgency and worry of needing the bathroom , anxiety of travel, morning pain and urgency. Included in the program is a symptom rating chart for over 20 IBS and related symptoms and an information booklet, 6 interlinked sessions and a recording entitled the IBS Companion which explains with empathy the IBS condition to family members.

Michael Mahoney is a member of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology as well as many other professional organizations; he work has been included in many publications as well as books including First Year IBS, IBS for Dummies, IBS Chat and others. Clinical trials for the IBS Audio Program has shown it to be effective for the vast majority of patients who use the program with an overall average of 90% symptom improvement or better. Most patients greatly reduce or even eliminate their symptoms and the progress carries over to years beyond program completion.

The program is very cost effective and costs less than one session of “live” therapy and requires about ½ hour each day over the course of 100 days. There are no side effects and the program can be completed alongside any other treatments suggested by your physician. The IBS Audio Program 100 is helpful for both teens and adults. For younger IBS sufferers, the IBS Audio Program 60 for Children is available.

The programs can be obtained as CDs or as MP3 downloads and come with instructional booklets and active live support if needed.

For more information you can call 877-898-2539.

And visit -

http://www.healthyaudio.com/content/irritable_bowel_syndrome

For feedback of patients who were helped by the program please visit:

http://www.healthyaudio.com/content/testimonials

Visit www.childspain.com for the IBS Audio Program 60 for Children

ibs and peperment oil

i have suffered from ibs since the late 70'soff and on. i took a bottle of peptobismo a week and after being on several medications to try and slow my symptoms. i found that they only delayed my bowel movements so i simply suffered with diarrhea every night between 3am and 5am so that i could function the next day with minimal symptoms.i found an article by an internist on the INTERNET that said peppermint oil was as effective as medications. so i tried it.it worked! after about 7 weeks of daily intake of peppermint oil (2 to 3 drops in my coco) morning and night i am starting to have regularly formed bowel movements. i have a lot of experience with medications and know that everyone is unique in what medications work for them so if this does not work keep trying. also you can decrease the amount of oil you take as you become more regular so as not to over regulate your symptoms. i hope this helps some of you

Infammatory Bowel Disease

Interesting article that covered many different Tummy Troubles, specifically the IBD section. I was troubled by the comment by Thermos Dassopoulos at George Washington University stating that if you have ulcerative colitis you can have surgery to cure this problem, BUT you will have to wear a pouch - internally or externally.

In 1983 I had surgery for ulcerative colitis (total colectomy with illio-anal pouch)and used a temporary (2 months) external pouch. Since then I have lived a very normal life from Egypt to LA with nothing external. The use of the word BUT in Thermos Dassopoulos statement, reminded me of how little most people still know, 25 years later, about the options for this disease. My surgery was at LLUMC in Loma Linda, CA. find a good hospital and evaluate your options.

Tummy Hypnosis

G,

Ran across this article recently, thought you might give it a try?

Gut-specific clinical hypnotherapy program

Gut-specific clinical hypnotherapy program.

Many research studies have shown that clinical hypnotherapy is one of the most effective treatment methods for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Upon the advise of my own gastroenterologist, I researched the availability of this method and found the IBS Audio Program 100. This program was developed by medical clinical hypnotherapist Michael Mahoney of Guardian Medical Centre in Cheshire England and was developed after years of research and working with hundreds of IBS patients. The sessions were originally taped for those patients with such severe IBS that they were unable to travel for their therapy and were literally housebound.

Finding a reputable clinical hypnotherapist trained in gut-specific therapy may be difficult, and the IBS Audio Program 100 has been available to the public for over a decade and has a very good reputation on various support bulletin boards and through patient feedback over the past eight years.

The IBS Audio Program 100 provides gut-specific sessions that address all the variants of IBS – diarrhea, constipation, alternation, cramps, abdominal pain, gas, bloating and other symptoms. It also addresses the fear of urgency and worry of needing the bathroom , anxiety of travel, morning pain and urgency. Included in the program is a symptom rating chart for over 20 IBS and related symptoms and an information booklet, 6 interlinked sessions and a recording entitled the IBS Companion which explains with empathy the IBS condition to family members.

Michael Mahoney is a member of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology as well as many other professional organizations; he work has been included in many publications as well as books including First Year IBS, IBS for Dummies, IBS Chat and others. Clinical trials for the IBS Audio Program has shown it to be effective for the vast majority of patients who use the program with an overall average of 90% symptom improvement or better. Most patients greatly reduce or even eliminate their symptoms and the progress carries over to years beyond program completion.

The program is very cost effective and costs less than one session of “live” therapy and requires about ½ hour each day over the course of 100 days. There are no side effects and the program can be completed alongside any other treatments suggested by your physician. The IBS Audio Program 100 is helpful for both teens and adults. For younger IBS sufferers, the IBS Audio Program 60 for Children is available.

The programs can be obtained as CDs or as MP3 downloads and come with instructional booklets and active live support if needed.

For more information you can call 877-898-2539.

And visit -

http://www.healthyaudio.com/content/irritable_bowel_syndrome

For feedback of patients who were helped by the program please visit:

http://www.healthyaudio.com/content/testimonials

Visit www.childspain.com for the IBS Audio Program 60 for Children