The Gut-Brain Connection

The gut is a complex organ & talks with the brain via various channels such as:

* The immune system - through circulating inflammatory signals.

* The endocrine system - via hormones produced in the gut such as Grehlin, which makes us feel hungry & tells our brain to look for food.

* The nervous system 

According to gastroenterologist (GI) Dr Mayer, whatever goes on in the gut affects the brain and whatever goes on in our emotional brain is mirrored in our gut. Through his research, Professor Mayer has also shown that when gut microbes are imbalanced, this can lead to tummy problems, anxiety, depression, inflammation, & autoimmune diseases. 

Now, whilst we are often not aware of the gut-brain relationship, there are some people with increased levels of gut-brain sensitivity, who are affected and develop functional gut disorders.

Fortunately, research into this area started about 20 years ago by another GI called Dr Whowhell, who was interested in both the conventional modes of treating gut disorders & in hypnotherapy, for gut-brain disorders. Since then, Dr Whorwhell & others have identified plenty of evidence to show that gut-directed psychology & gut-directed hypnotherapy can be highly effective in improving the most stubborn gut-brain conditions. I have treated thousands of people with this type of treatment and seen wonderful results.