Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Does the Law of Attraction apply
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Can the Law of Attraction Help?
Overview
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects as much as 20% of people in the USA and Europe. Despite being widespread, IBS is often linked to a host of negative perceptions: there’s no definitive cause, no visible gut abnormalities, no cure, and no universally effective treatment. According to the Law of Attraction, negative thoughts can yield negative outcomes. This notion has led to a growing interest in mind-based therapies that transform negative thoughts about IBS into positive ones. Could this be why so many people experience IBS?
IBS and Its Symptoms
IBS is characterized by abdominal pain, altered bowel patterns, and bloating, along with rectal symptoms like irritation and urgency. It can also present non-colonic symptoms. Treatment options include patient education, dietary changes, medication, and behavioral or psychological therapies. Experts increasingly find the latter to be the most effective.
The Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction suggests that we attract into our lives whatever we dwell upon mentally?"our thoughts shape our destiny. Popularized by the documentary "The Secret," this concept has gained traction for personal development and achievement.
Implications for Health
Research shows that negative thoughts can detrimentally affect health. In practices like Reiki, healing is linked to removing negative energies and thoughts. Those experiencing job loss or relationship issues often feel undervalued, while high self-esteem aligns with positive thinking and success.
Applying the Law to IBS
What information do IBS patients receive upon diagnosis? Common messages include uncertainty about causes and treatments, lack of visible gut problems, no cure, and stress’s significant role. These negative messages likely foster negative thoughts, exacerbating IBS symptoms.
Experts now recommend mind-focused treatments like psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which have shown promising results. For example, Moss-Morris at the University of Southampton and Dr. J. Lackner at the State University of New York have reported improvements using CBT to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Mind Over Matter
Even when patients show improvement, underlying negative beliefs?"such as "There is no cure"?"might cause benefits to diminish. However, hypnotherapy has helped some refractory IBS patients lead normal lives by replacing negative subconscious messages with positive ones, exemplifying the Law of Attraction.
Positivity in Practice
If you believe in the Law of Attraction, how can you harness it to manage IBS? Focus on positive thoughts and realities:
- My gut is normal.
- My IBS won't lead to other illnesses.
- I can control stress.
- I can balance my lifestyle to improve my IBS.
- I can live a full life even with IBS.
By cultivating positivity, IBS sufferers may potentially alter their symptoms for the better.
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