Gut directed hypnotherapy is a type of hypnotherapy designed specifically to target IBS symptoms. It has nothing to do with past life regression which is not really a medical form of hypnotherapy. Over the past 25 years or so there have been many clinical trials of the effectiveness of gut-directed hypnotherapy which generally shown to be effective frequently for individuals who don't have success with drugs and diet. The American Gastroentrology Society's report An Evidence-Based Systematic Review on the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome say that "Cognitive behavioral therapy, dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy but not relaxation therapy are more effective than usual care in relieving global symptoms of IBS". If you have medical insurance it may be covered but you will have to look for a hypnotherapist conversant in gut directed techniques.
Something you might also consider is that rice cakes are usually made from brown rice and they have a considerable amount of insoluble fiber. Also, some people find that no matter how fine insoluble fiber is ground that it makes no difference to IBS symptoms. You might try removing the oatmeal, oat biscuits and quinona (a whole grain product) to see if it makes a difference. You can always try them again when you are more stable.
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