Why not on Android?
Particularly considering that these apps most probably only plays and controls audio files, a single codebase for both the platform would have been easy to consider.
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#42Since you have done extensive research in this field - are there any hypnotherapy 'solutions' for overcoming fear of Public Speaking? Is it in realm of possibility at all?
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#43Since you have done extensive research in this field - are there any hypnotherapy 'solutions' for overcoming fear of Public Speaking? Is it in realm of possibility at all?
It's definitely within the realm of possibility! There's been a lot of research in hypnosis for state anxity (i.e. before a test) so I think it makes logical sense that it would help with the fear of public speaking.
On the anecodtoal I know someone who has had significant success using hypnotherapy for public speaking.
Definitely worth exploring.
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#44Why not on Android? Particularly considering that these apps most probably only plays and controls audio files, a single codebase for both the platform would have been easy to consider.
Initially when we developed Mindset we could only program in Swift so Mindset was built for iOS only.
We are now moving to React Native so should be getting Mindset out on Android soon. Ideally we want to have a single codebase for all of our apps.
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#45Great stuff guys.
I’ve had a look at some of the research papers but didn’t find any detail on these questions:
- Aside from direct physiological response to the hypnosis, is there also evidence of efficacy due through changes in behavior? I.e., greater adherence to diets or other lifestyle changes? I note that some of negative comments in this thread focuses on efficacy relative to diets like low FODMAP, but I can imagine these approaches could be complementary rather that dichotomous.
- Is much known about why it works on a psychophysiological level? I.e., a reduction in cortisol changes the way the digestive system functions, or a change in one’s beliefs about their place in the world leads to a change in the way certain food ingredients are rejected vs accepted by the body?
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#46Earlier quoted context omitted.
I read their comment as perhaps meaning that the study showed fodmap + hypnotherapy was no more effective than fodmap + hypnotherapy. A result I found surprising. (Unless it means the problem was effectively solved in both case, so no more improvement was possible)
Ahhh I understand - that’s a good point. Many people follow the low FODMAP diet without the direction of a dietitian (against the recommendation on how to do it) and likely aren’t getting the full result so GDH will still provide benefit, as well as helping the psychological side of IBS. Interestingly, it’s possible they both help with visceral hypersensitivity - FODMAPs ferment in your gut causing gas and your gut t…
Do you have a link to the studies on ibs being caused by hypersensitive nerves? Just going through onboarding in the app and was curious about that.
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#47Great stuff guys. I’ve had a look at some of the research papers but didn’t find any detail on these questions: - Aside from direct physiological response to the hypnosis, is there also evidence of efficacy due through changes in behavior? I.e., greater adherence to diets or other lifestyle changes? I note that some of negative comments in this thread focuses on efficacy relative to diets like low FODMAP, but I can i…
Thanks!
There hasn't been any research that I've found around increasing adherance to diets but it makes logical sense. If hypnosis amplifies CBT and increases the ability to learn then it make sense that it would help changing the attitudes and perceptions around behavior.
For IBS specifically, it's thought to work on the gut-brain axis by improving motility (i.e. the speed of transit of food through the digestive tract) and reducing gut sensitivity (a large portion of IBS patients have visceral hypnersensitivity). It has also been shown to improve psychological functioning by reducing levels of stress, anxiety and depression which often act as IBS triggers and worsen symptoms.
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#48Earlier quoted context omitted.
Ahhh I understand - that’s a good point. Many people follow the low FODMAP diet without the direction of a dietitian (against the recommendation on how to do it) and likely aren’t getting the full result so GDH will still provide benefit, as well as helping the psychological side of IBS. Interestingly, it’s possible they both help with visceral hypersensitivity - FODMAPs ferment in your gut causing gas and your gut t…
Do you have a link to the studies on ibs being caused by hypersensitive nerves? Just going through onboarding in the app and was curious about that.
Yeah, no worries you can read a study about the role of visceral hypersensitivity in IBS here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5056566/
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#49This is great, guys! I have IBS, and there's always been a lack of research-backed options for alleviating symptoms besides the low-FODMAP diet. I actually have a friend who has tried this program and has had tremendous results, and it's cool to see that there's another app for broader purposes. Wishing you guys luck!
Some say fecal transplants are also great (for many things including IBS), is that true from your research?
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#50Very interesting. I’ve had promising initial results with hypnotherapy for bruxism, though I need to go a few more night doing hypnosis while tracking bruxism to see.
night time bruxism has a high correlation with all sorts of sleep disorders, from apnea to REM-sleep disorders