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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Resources to help integrate digital therapeutics in your practice.
AGA quality guidelines recommend gut-directed hypnotherapy as a key intervention for IBS
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) now officially recommends brain–gut behavior therapies (BGBT), such as gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH), and digital therapeutics as integral components of evidence-based IBS care.
Webinar: Determining Patient Suitability for Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy with Nerva
World-leading GI psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl from the University of Michigan led a webinar on integrating psychological care into IBS management.
Listen: Bridging the gap – App-based solutions for IBS
Learn how gut-directed hypnotherapy transforms IBS care and equips you with practical tools to help patients better manage their symptoms.
Listen: From hypervigilance to healing with gut-directed-hypnotherapy
Tune in to hear Dr. Mary Pardee and Mindset Health's Claire Hall discuss how gut-directed hypnotherapy is a powerful alternative to drug therapies for managing IBS on the Modrn Med podcast.
Watch: Understanding the conditioned food restriction and sensitivity trap
Are you challenged by patients with food avoidance and sensitivity issues? Watch dietitians Joanna Baker and Wendy Busse explore effective strategies for enhancing patient outcomes
Breakthrough RCT insights: Gut-directed hypnotherapy calms IBS symptoms & improves psychological outcomes
A newly published randomized control trial (RCT) in the American Journal of Gastroenterology highlights how digital gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) helps IBS patients better manage their abdominal pain, calm symptom severity, and improve patient quality of life. Here’s why the Nerva team thinks these findings establish precedent that digital hypnotherapy should be considered a first-line management option for IBS.
Podcast: Gut revolutions
Nerva's Dr. Simone Peters recently joined Integrative GP Dr. Shamistra Barathan on The Six Hats podcast to discuss the groundbreaking gut-brain therapies transforming IBS management protocols.
Webinar: Updating dietary therapies for IBS with Dr. Prashant Singh
Dr. Prashant Singh, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan, shares the latest advancements in dietary therapies for IBS.
Listen: Quiet the Diet - New patient resource
“So many IBS patients are told, ‘It’s all in your head’. This can be incredibly alienating to hear – understandably! But we’re working relentlessly to change the conversation,” said Nerva’s Claire Hall in her appearance on the 'Quiet the Diet' podcast with host dietitian Michelle Shapiro.
Disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI) management strategies
DGBI are a spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions that disrupt gut-brain communication. As healthcare providers supporting patients grappling with a condition like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), integrating BGBT that address the core mechanisms of DGBI within your treatment plans could offer significant relief.
Webinar: Polyvagal theory and IBS
Watch this webinar for healthcare professionals to discover more about polyvagal theory and IBS and how this applies to your patients. Free CEU is available for some clinicians.
Claim your spot on the Clincian Directory
Are you ready to expand your reach and connect with thousands of individuals actively seeking support for IBS management and guidance through the Nerva program? Learn how you can join our Clinician Directory.
Improving accessibility – Ways to make IBS care affordable
When the annual toll of IBS is an eye-watering $21 billion, accessible digital health solutions are more critical than ever for effective DGBI management. Here's what you need to know to ensure you're helping your patients access the best clinically proven tools and resources.
Case study: When a diet isn’t the answer – Managing a complex patient
“Lily* was just so negative with a terrible mindset,” said dietitian Keren Reiser about a complex patient who came to her seeking support for over 20 years of issues. Realizing quickly that a dietary intervention was not the best course of action, Keren set Lily on a path to healing, thanks to gut-directed hypnotherapy.
The Nerva Clinicians' Guide
Get to know the Nerva program and learn how to support your patients through the first six weeks with this practical guide to gut-directed hypnotherapy.
What the Hell is Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy? (Listen)
Nutritionist Dr. Brad Leech appeared on Body+Soul’s Healthy-ish podcast to answer the question all IBS practitioners are asking: “So, what the hell IS gut-directed hypnotherapy?”
Save the Date: Healthcare Conferences and Events in 2024
These are the gut health conferences and events coming up around the world that belong in your calendar, with many offering virtual attendance options so no one misses out.
Diet as a Therapeutic for IBS: IBS Frontiers Summit (Watch)
At the IBS Frontiers Summit, Dr. Emma Halmos of Monash University shared her insights into dietary therapies for IBS management.
Diagnosing IBS and Building Patient Confidence to Enhance Outcomes: IBS Frontiers Summit (Watch)
Building patient confidence is key to optimizing outcomes, said gastroenterologist Dr. May Wong at the the IBS Frontiers Summit.
Identifying and Managing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in IBS: IBS Frontiers Summit (Watch)
“Women with IBS are more likely to experience prolapse, urinary urgency, fecal incontinence, and sexual dysfunction,” said Dr. Angela Khera in her discussion into managing IBS patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
Benefits of Integrated Care for DGBI: IBS Frontiers Summit (Watch)
Leading expert Dr. Bill Chey shared his insights into integrated care, integrated medicine, precision medicine, and digital health at the IBS Frontiers Summit.
The Role of Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy in Disorders of Brain-Gut Interaction: IBS Frontiers Summit (Watch)
Dr. Simone Peters knows most IBS patients are familiar with the kind of hypnotherapy they’ve seen on TV where “people are clucking like chickens and doing other horrendously embarrassing things.”
The Psychological Burden of IBS: IBS Frontiers Summit (Watch)
“One survey reported that the majority of IBS patients would give up 10 to 15 years of life expectancy for an instant cure,” said GI psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl in her IBS Frontiers Summit presentation.
Integrative Approaches to Managing Gastrointestinal Conditions and Eating Disorders (Watch)
Supporting patients with overlapping GI conditions and eating disorders may be complex, but it is possible says registered dietitian Beth Rosen.
Transforming Gut Health, Naturally: A Naturopathic Doctor's Approach to 40 Years of Struggle
Dr. Lela Altman is a naturopathic doctor who alleviated symptoms and expanded the ultra-restrictive diet of a complex senior patient with SIBO, drastically improving her quality of life through gut-directed hypnotherapy. This case study details Dr. Altman’s approach over a two-year period.
How Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Calmed a Complex Patient
This case study examines how naturopathic doctor Kim Bretz challenged a complex patient to try a simple plan of gut-directed hypnotherapy rather than a dietary intervention to address her gut-brain interaction disorder.
Case study: Helping a High-Stress Patient
This case study examines how integrative health GP Dr. Shamistra Barathan used comprehensive education and support to help her patient believe her mind really was impacting her gut symptoms.
Case study: Transitioning a Patient from Anxiety to Calm
When *Sarah began emailing dietitian Miriam Mullard photos of her gut twice a day to illustrate her bloating, it was evident that anxiety played a significant role in her IBS symptoms. By guiding her through a dietary intervention alongside gut-directed hypnotherapy, Miriam was able to help Sarah reclaim her life.
Case study: Pain and Poor Gut Health For 30 Years
When a patient in her early 70s first came to dietitian Erin O’Neill from Diet vs. Disease for help, she had been experiencing poor gut health for the past 30 years. However, when she revealed her lifelong meditation practice, Erin knew she could be an ideal candidate for the Nerva program.
Case study: Managing 10 years of diarrhea and despair
When a patient presented with a 10-year history of diarrhea and debilitating gut health, Michael Smith of Planet Naturopath was ready to set them up for success with a simple approach focused on reducing anxiety.
The Role of Psychological Therapies in IBS Management (Watch)
Watch Dr. Meghan Riehl from GI OnDEMAND in conversation with Nerva co-creator Dr. Simone Peters about the critical role psychological therapies play in managing IBS.
Proving the Doubters Wrong (Listen)
If you’re considering introducing Nerva to your patients, one of their first questions is likely to be a somewhat skeptical, ‘So, what exactly does my mind have to do with my IBS?’ Nerva Co-Creator Dr. Simone Peters from Monash University was interviewed on Australia’s Radio National and shared how she too moved from hypnotherapy doubter to leading expert, with clinically validated research to back her claims.
In Conversation With Gastro Girl and Dr. Simone Peters (Listen)
“When most of my patients first arrive, they are worried they’ll cluck like a chicken,” said Dr. Simone Peters in her recent podcast appearance on Gastro Girl, an American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) education partner.
6 Must-Do Professional Development Opportunities and Events for Dietitians
We’ve collated six of the best professional development courses for dietitians to help you expand your career, keep abreast of the latest research, and better support your patients.
Helping Patients Through the Holidays
When the holiday season rolls around, there may be long stretches of time between appointments with your patients. If you know you might not be seeing your clients during this busy time and want to ensure they are staying on track with your treatment plans and protocols, here’s what you can do to support them through to the new year.
NPR Discusses the Gut-Brain Connection (Listen)
At a time when more and more people are learning about the connection between stress, anxiety, and common stomach problems, NPR’s Allison Aubrey took a moment to explore the gut-brain connection, as well as the benefits of gut-directed hypnotherapy with Dr Megan Riehl from GI OnDEMAND, one of Mindset Health’s clinical partners
Measuring Symptom Improvement in Nerva
The Nerva program is a six-week gut-directed hypnotherapy program that helps patients manage their irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.
Case Study: Nutrition, GDH and Finding the Missing Piece
Rebecca* was referred to me by her family doctor in May 2021. She had been experiencing persistent digestive issues since 2013. She had been diagnosed with IBS, and also had a history of depression and anxiety.
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Randomized Clinical Trial
Mindset Health is running a randomized clinical trial in partnership with Monash University comparing the efficacy of an app-delivered gut-directed hypnotherapy program with psychoeducation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
It’s Not All In Their Head: Psychosocial Factors Associated With Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (webinar)
This webinar with Dr. Christina Jagielski explores the complex factors that contribute to disorders of gut-brain interaction.
What to Do When the Low FODMAP Diet Fails? (Watch)
We spoke to Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Joanna Baker, from Everyday Nutrition about what to do when the low FODMAP diet fails.
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy: A New Direction for IBS Management (webinar)
Mindset Health speaks with Dr. Simone Peters about gut-directed hypnotherapy, diagnosing IBS, and the gut-brain axis.
