IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) TREATMENT
WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is an umbrella term for a set of symptoms associated with discomfort and dysfunction of the digestive system. There are a range of causes for IBS, including high stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, abnormalities in gut microbiome, and abnormalities in the nervous system. While most cases of IBS are mild, symptoms can be persistent and in severe cases debilitating, limiting an individual’s ability to be far from a bathroom at any point in time. A growing body of research is giving us insight into the crucial links between the gut and the brain, and while lifestyle choices can help alleviate some symptoms, treating the brain with neurofeedback therapy can help alleviate IBS symptoms and triggers.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
Abdominal pain, cramping, or bloating
Difficulty having a bowel movement
Changes in appearance of stool
Changes in frequency of bowel movements
Constipation
Diarrhea
How does Neurofeedback work?
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1. Brain map
Brainwave assessment identifies imbalances and helps to create a personalized treatment plan.
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2. Treatment setup
Non-invasive sensors and headphones are placed on your head and the treatment session begins.
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3. Brain activation
Software translates your brainwave data and stops or starts audio/visual media based on your brain activity.
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4. Conditioning
In response to the audio/visual feedback, your brain adapts and learns to regulate your brainwaves and build new, healthy neural pathways.
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5. Brain Training
Over time with continuous brain training, healthy brain activity in target regions increases, and symptom-associated activity decreases.
Related Research
David Haase, MD: Healing the Gut and Brain Through Electrophysiology. Click Here
Brain and Gut Interactions in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: New Paradigms and New Understandings. Click Here