How it Works
However, hypnotherapy has emerged as a complementary therapy for coeliac disease. Hypnotherapy is a type of complementary therapy that uses guided relaxation techniques to induce a trance-like state where the individual is more responsive to suggestions. Hypnosis has been found to be effective in treating a variety of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. But, can it also help in managing coeliac disease, IBS and other gut health issues?
Can Hypnotherapy help?
The answer is yes. Hypnotherapy can help manage coeliac disease by reducing symptoms and improving the quality of life for individuals with the condition. The following are some of the ways hypnotherapy can help:
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Reducing anxiety: Anxiety and stress can exacerbate coeliac disease symptoms. Hypnotherapy can help reduce anxiety levels, which can, in turn, reduce the severity of coeliac disease symptoms. By inducing a state of deep relaxation, hypnotherapy can help individuals manage their anxiety levels better.
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Altering perception of gluten: Some individuals with coeliac disease may have a negative association with gluten. Hypnotherapy can help alter their perception of gluten by changing their thought patterns and associations with gluten-containing foods. This can help reduce the stress and anxiety associated with the condition.
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Encouraging compliance with a gluten-free diet: Compliance with a gluten-free diet is essential in managing coeliac disease. However, it can be challenging to adhere to a strict gluten-free diet. Hypnotherapy can help individuals with coeliac disease stick to their diet by encouraging positive reinforcement and creating a desire to adhere to the diet.
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Addressing underlying psychological issues: Hypnotherapy can help address any underlying psychological issues that may be contributing to coeliac disease symptoms. For example, individuals with coeliac disease may experience stress, anxiety, or depression due to the limitations of their diet. By addressing these underlying psychological issues, hypnotherapy can help reduce coeliac disease symptoms.
I have worked with many clients with this and other bowel and autoimmune diseases and had a lot of success in helping clients reduce and in some cases totally eliminate symptoms all together. I believe anything can be healed or helped when we use mind-body techniques. Hypnotherapy, helps us access the body’s unconscious processed via the subconscious mind, to work with your immune system – and gently redirect it – so that it stops attacking your intestine – and continues doing what it was always meant to do … protecting you from infections and cancers. Some of my clients have actually lost their gluten sensitivity – and have been able to enjoy a normal diet again!
Coeliac Disease is very common among Europeans. Medical researchers suggests gluten intolerance is in our genes. It is down to our history over the last few thousand years – adapting to eating cereals. Through Hypnotherapy, we are sometimes able to help desensitise this reaction and help clients heal their gut issues.
Our Celiac Disease Treatment is very relaxing – as it’s based on Hypnosis, but we may also use Reiki and energy medicine to heal and balance the mind and body. Hypnotherapy is also a methodology for triggering profound and permanent personal change – both physical and mental.
In conclusion, hypnotherapy and Reiki can be an effective complementary therapy for managing coeliac disease that can work on many different levels. It can help reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life for individuals with the condition. If you are interested in hypnotherapy for managing coeliac disease, it is essential to consult with a qualified hypnotherapist who has experience in treating the condition. You can make an appointment here for either Hypnotherapy or an Integrative Therapy appointment, however we will assess each client to determine the best path of treatment once you come for your appointment.
Additionally, hypnotherapy should not replace a gluten-free diet but can be used as an adjunct therapy to manage the condition. If in doubt, consult your medical professional.
