Palsson Quoted in Newsweek Regarding Hypnosis and IBS Treatment
September 23, 2004
Chapel Hill, NC - Olafur S. Palsson, Psy.D., is quoted in the September 27, 2004, edition of Newsweek magazine in an article titled "Altered States -- Hypnosis can help with problems from anxiety to pain. How it works and what it does in the brain." Dr. Palsson is a clinical psychologist and associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The article notes how a growing body of research supports the ancient practice of hypnosis "as an effective tool in the treatment of a variety of problems, from anxiety to chronic pain." Dr. Palsson has conducted research in this area and has developed a detailed, seven-session hypnosis protocol for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), often including the vivid imagery used to address the abdominal pain associated with this functional bowel disorder.
To increase the number of healthcare practitioners trained and certified in hypnosis treatment for functional GI disorders, Dr. Palsson has organized a course on "Hypnosis Treatment for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders." It will be held November 11-14, 2004, at the Hamner Conference Center (North Carolina Biotechnology Center, Research Triangle Park, NC). The course includes a two-day certification program on Hypnosis Training, and two days on GI Applications. The faculty for the course includes Marc Oster, Psy.D., who is also quoted in the Newsweek article regarding the effective use of hypnosis in treating chronic diarrhea.
See http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6037903/site/newsweek/
Another article in the September 27 edition of Newsweek, titled "Digestion: Soothing a Sensitive Gut," provides a detailed description of research conducted by faculty and staff at the UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders regarding cognitive behavioral treatment for IBS. It also describes other mind-body techniques - relaxation therapy, hypnotherapy, and biofeedback - as safe and effective alternatives to conventional treatments for stress-related digestive problems.
See http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6037898/site/newsweek/
Contact for the press release: Kirsten Nyrop, (919) 966-0289, {knyrop@med.unc.edu} or visit www.med.unc.edu/ibs.
September 23, 2004
Chapel Hill, NC - Olafur S. Palsson, Psy.D., is quoted in the September 27, 2004, edition of Newsweek magazine in an article titled "Altered States -- Hypnosis can help with problems from anxiety to pain. How it works and what it does in the brain." Dr. Palsson is a clinical psychologist and associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The article notes how a growing body of research supports the ancient practice of hypnosis "as an effective tool in the treatment of a variety of problems, from anxiety to chronic pain." Dr. Palsson has conducted research in this area and has developed a detailed, seven-session hypnosis protocol for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), often including the vivid imagery used to address the abdominal pain associated with this functional bowel disorder.
To increase the number of healthcare practitioners trained and certified in hypnosis treatment for functional GI disorders, Dr. Palsson has organized a course on "Hypnosis Treatment for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders." It will be held November 11-14, 2004, at the Hamner Conference Center (North Carolina Biotechnology Center, Research Triangle Park, NC). The course includes a two-day certification program on Hypnosis Training, and two days on GI Applications. The faculty for the course includes Marc Oster, Psy.D., who is also quoted in the Newsweek article regarding the effective use of hypnosis in treating chronic diarrhea.
See http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6037903/site/newsweek/
Another article in the September 27 edition of Newsweek, titled "Digestion: Soothing a Sensitive Gut," provides a detailed description of research conducted by faculty and staff at the UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders regarding cognitive behavioral treatment for IBS. It also describes other mind-body techniques - relaxation therapy, hypnotherapy, and biofeedback - as safe and effective alternatives to conventional treatments for stress-related digestive problems.
See http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6037898/site/newsweek/
Contact for the press release: Kirsten Nyrop, (919) 966-0289, {knyrop@med.unc.edu} or visit www.med.unc.edu/ibs.
