Why Your IBS Symptoms Peak In The Evening

Why Your IBS Symptoms Peak In The Evening

Why Your IBS Symptoms Peak In The EveningKathryn Dunn
Published on: 02/08/2026

A 2026 study checked in with 357 people with IBS three times a day for a week. Stressful afternoons predicted worse evening symptoms. Here is what to do with that."

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Does Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Work Online?

Does Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Work Online?

Does Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Work Online?Kathryn Dunn
Published on: 12/07/2026

A new 2026 pilot study found online group hypnotherapy eased IBS just as well as in-person sessions, with 53% of people responding. Plus one thing you can try this week.

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The Worry That Grows On Top Of IBS, And Why It Can Lift

The Worry That Grows On Top Of IBS, And Why It Can Lift

The Worry That Grows On Top Of IBS, And Why It Can LiftKathryn Dunn
Published on: 12/07/2026

She feels the first twinge on the bus and her whole day tilts. It is not just the cramp itself, it is everything that rushes in behind it....

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The Therapy For IBS That Keeps Beating The Alternatives

The Therapy For IBS That Keeps Beating The Alternatives

The Therapy For IBS That Keeps Beating The AlternativesKathryn Dunn
Published on: 14/06/2026

A 2025 review of 12 studies found gut-directed hypnotherapy eases IBS, especially pain. Here is what the evidence shows and three ways to start using it.

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Gut-directed hypnotherapy · York & online

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Hypnotherapy is not a substitute for medical care and does not diagnose any condition. This work is relaxation-based and is offered alongside the care you receive from your GP. Gut-directed hypnotherapy is referred to in the UK clinical guidelines for irritable bowel syndrome: the British Society of Gastroenterology guideline gives it a strong recommendation on low-quality evidence, and NICE says referral for psychological interventions, including hypnotherapy, should be considered for people whose IBS has not responded to pharmacological treatment after twelve months and is described as refractory. This is not a promise of personal results. Results vary from person to person and no approach helps everyone. This site is for information only. Please get a diagnosis from your GP and see your GP about any new, changing or persistent symptoms, so that other conditions can be ruled out.

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