Do you have an Android version of Mindset?
If not, can you point us to the "pre-recorded sessions from a well-regarded psychologist who practices hypnosis" that worked for you (or similar)?
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Re: Launch HN: Mindset Health (YC S19) – Hypnotherapy apps for chronic conditions
#32Do you have an Android version of Mindset? If not, can you point us to the "pre-recorded sessions from a well-regarded psychologist who practices hypnosis" that worked for you (or similar)?
We're working on it! Until then you can listen to some of Dr Yapko's sessions on his website here: https://yapko.com/audio/
Re: Launch HN: Mindset Health (YC S19) – Hypnotherapy apps for chronic conditions
#33The Hypnotherapy is interesting. But the Wikipedia page [1] says "there was insufficient evidence to support its efficacy."
And in the research paper, there are also statements like "the current evidence is limited" [2], "it is unlikely hypnosis will be helpful to all clients" [3] or "the number of patients enrolled in the studies has tended to be low and lacking long-term follow-up" [4].
So, I think for some people Hypnotherapy may work. But it may be risky to pay a lot of money upfront for the therapy.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnotherapy [2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5786848/ [3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK66430/ [4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2752362/
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#35Earlier 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…
Yeah. Your final point could be true if both interventions fully resolved the issue, or at least as much as could be done. If not, it’s puzzling the combo didn’t lead to more improvement.
But certainly I don’t see it as a cause to exclude low fodmap people from trying the app.
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Gluten isn’t a fodmap. Instead, fodmaps are present in almost all gluten containing foods. But sourdough bread has low fodmaps, but does have gluten. So I think you’re conflating two issues. Celiac is an absolute intolerance of gluten, whereas fodmap ibs is based on being unable to digest large quantities. No one really knows why, and it’s not implausible some mechanism such as stress reduction or hypnotherapy would…
I am aware that gluten is not a FODMAP, I can not eat high fructose foods. Gluten causes my body to attack itself which has damaged my small intestine. That has caused fructose malabsorption.
Makes sense. I would note that people with celiac are much smaller than the group of people with IBS. For instance, I have a negative celiac test, no bowel inflammation, but do have IBS. And IBS in these cases is often linked to stress.
So while the app is inapplicable to your case, you’re overgeneralizing from your case to all cases.
(I would of course encourage anyone with IBS issues to get a gluten test. It’s important to rule out!)
Re: Launch HN: Mindset Health (YC S19) – Hypnotherapy apps for chronic conditions
#37Do you have an Android version of Mindset? If not, can you point us to the "pre-recorded sessions from a well-regarded psychologist who practices hypnosis" that worked for you (or similar)?
We're working on it! Until then you can listen to some of Dr Yapko's sessions on his website here: https://yapko.com/audio/
Great, thanks.
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#38This 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!
Re: Launch HN: Mindset Health (YC S19) – Hypnotherapy apps for chronic conditions
#39The Hypnotherapy is interesting. But the Wikipedia page [1] says "there was insufficient evidence to support its efficacy." And in the research paper, there are also statements like "the current evidence is limited" [2], "it is unlikely hypnosis will be helpful to all clients" [3] or "the number of patients enrolled in the studies has tended to be low and lacking long-term follow-up" [4]. So, I think for some people…
The efficacy and amount of evidence definitely varies per condition - I wouldn't say it's a pancea for every health condition and there's more research to be done for sure.
As we build these programs we'll focus on where there is the most evidence and conduct our own research to further back up the work we're doing. Thanks for checking it out!
Re: Launch HN: Mindset Health (YC S19) – Hypnotherapy apps for chronic conditions
#40This 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!
Thanks! The low FODMAP diet is a great option but there's many people who would prefer not to have to restrict their diet (myself included).
That's really great to hear! Let us know if he has any feedback.