Hypnosis has been researched for its use with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for over 30 years. It has proven to be most effective with the hardest cases that do not respond to pharmacology. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the UK actively recommends its use for those cases. This presentation will help you understand how the mind affects the digestive system and the 3 key areas to cover in the basic IBS protocol. [Clark, E. 2020]