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Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy

In randomised clinical trials, gut-directed hypnotherapy was shown to be as effective as a low FODMAP diet for the treatment of IBS.

Our gut and brain are constantly communicating with one another through a complicated network of nerves, signals and hormones. Gut-directed hypnotherapy targets and seeks to improve these connections to relieve the symptoms of IBS.

These blog posts are an introduction to this exciting area of treatment and are based on my experiences of gut-directed hypnotherapy via the Nerva app and its effects on my symptoms.

  • Close up of rainbow of light falling diagonally across iris of an open eye.
    Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for IBS
  • The irritable vegan wears blue and pink paisley crop top and matching yoga pants. Sitting upright on a cosy bed massaging her bare abdomen from left to right.
    How to manage IBS in 20 minutes or less.
  • Bare feet at the shoreline as the surf rolls in. Text reads how far will you go this IBS awareness month?
    How far out of your comfort zone will you go this IBS awareness month?
  • Side by side of the irritable vegan (she/her) listening to Nerva app and scrolling through fodmap app with gut and brain symbol in centre
    Nerva App or Low FODMAP Diet Review
  • The irritable vegan (she/her) peeking through centre of watermelon print rubber ring.
    Full Review of Nerva App for IBS
  • rising air bubbles in blue water against a blue sky seen from both above and below waterline.
    Week 6 Review of Hypnotherapy for IBS
  • Grassy landscape with empty wooden swing overlooking calm water.
    Week Five Review of Nerva IBS App
  • Old machinery with round numbered buttons only 6 to 9 visible beneath a row of red buttons
    Week 4 Review of Nerva Hypnotherapy
  • Shadowy hands gracefully reaching upwards towards the light as if underwater.
    Week 3 Review of Nerva Hypnotherapy App
  • Fast flowing river rushing over mossy rocks besides old water wheel cabin.
    Week 2 Review of Nerva Hypnotherapy App
  • Wood apothecary table filled with antique glass bottles, jars and tins of herbs, spices and medicines.
    Week 1 Review of Nerva Hypnotherapy App
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Hi, I'm Michelle, The Irritable Vegan.

After a lifetime of suffering from IBS-D, I know exactly how it feels to want to thrive, instead of merely survive!

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Please be aware that these resources are for your information only. They do not replace the experience of a qualified dietitian. The Irritable Vegan is not a medical professional. As a fellow IBS sufferer, she presents biased opinions based on her experiences. We aim to simplify freely available research and information as a starting point for your unique journey. You should seek a clinical diagnosis of IBS and consult your healthcare team for personalised advice specific to your condition. Please do this before changing your diet, lifestyle or medication. The low FODMAP diet is not intended for weight loss or calorie restriction. It is a clinically approved diet for the treatment of IBS in medically diagnosed sufferers, where other first-line treatments have proved ineffective. You are not advised to undertake a low FODMAP diet without direct supervision from a FODMAP-trained dietitian. The restrictive phase of the low FODMAP diet should generally only be followed for a maximum of 6 weeks. Your personal timeframe for completing the diet will need to be tailored to meet your medical and nutritional needs. A FODMAP-trained dietitian should assess and monitor this to avoid the risk of nutritional deficiencies and disordered eating. The Irritable Vegan accepts no liabilities for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this website or information contained herein. Access to and use of this website and its information is at the risk of the user.