How to Improve IBS Symptoms Using Psychology
Thu 13 Jun
|Fairbairn House
Clinical trails have shown that psychological approaches can help people with IBS manage their symptoms. Join our free talk to learn more.
Time & Location
13 Jun 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
Fairbairn House, 1 Court St, Haddington EH41 3JD, UK
About the event
Welcome to our upcoming event on How to Improve IBS Symptoms Using Psychology! Join us on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Fairbairn House for an insightful discussion on how psychology can help manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms.
IBS is a relatively common condition, affecting around 15%-20% of people in Western countries at some point in their life. However, it often isn't spoken about, because people often feel embarrassed of their symptoms. IBS might start gradually over time, as symptoms become severe. Alternatively, IBS can be triggered by an event, such as food poisoning or gastroenteritis, or by stressful events.
Scientific evidence show us that there is two-way communication between our brains and the digestive system through hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain. Our stress response can also result in radical changes to how our gut responds, which can explain some of the symptoms we experience with…