The Impact of Stress on Digestion and the Role of Hypnotherapy

This chapter explores how stress and anxiety can affect digestion and contribute to IBS symptoms. It introduces the concept of hypnotherapy as a way to deactivate the sympathetic nervous system and activate the parasympathetic state, improving digestive function and alleviating IBS symptoms. It discusses the positive results of a groundbreaking study on gut-directed hypnotherapy and its potential as a treatment for IBS.