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Dr. Peter Whorwell, author of Take Control of your IBS, directs the South Manchester Functional Bowel Service and has had a particular interest in the functional gastrointestinal disorders. His unit undertakes research into the clinical, epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects of functional gastrointestinal disorders as well as caring for large numbers of these patients from all over the UK.   In honor of April’s IBS Awareness Month, dive into IBS and complications around diagnosis and treatment. Given Dr. Whorwell’s book provides a lot of the foundations and is a quick read, we dove into some of the topics he did not go deep into in the book. We do cover some foundations.  You will learn this…   Challenges with modern medicine impacting IBS diagnosis and how tests don’t solve everything Typical IBS symptoms and how IBS symptoms are unique from other possible conditions Research conducted about endometriosis vs IBS Another perspective on endo belly Caution around understanding symptoms, especially around your period versus throughout menstrual cycle so you are not treated for the wrong thing Why HRT can play a critical role for IBS patients in perimenopause and post menopause Bloating vs distension Gut microbiome and IBS relationship Whether comprehensive stool analysis is worth it IBS and the impact of fiber Whether laxatives damage the bowel  “I can’t cure you, but I can make life better for you. IBS won’t be cured, at least not in my lifetime” - Dr. Peter WhorwellResources: Dr. Peter Whorwell's Book: Take Control of your IBS  Review other IBS resources  Podcast Episode on Gut Health  Podcast Episode on Bloating  If you liked this episode and you're feeling generous, don't forget to leave a review on iTunes or Spotify!And be sure to: Follow Fempower Health on Instagram for updates and tips. Tell 2-3 of your friends about this episode!  The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my linksAbout Dr. Peter WhorwellProfessor Whorwell graduated in biochemistry at the University of London and in medicine at Guy’s Hospital, London. After a series of residencies and fellowships, one of which was in the USA, he was appointed as Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at the University Hospital of South Manchester in 1981 and was subsequently promoted to Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology. Over the years he has had a particular interest in the functional gastrointestinal disorders and now directs the South Manchester Functional Bowel Service. This unit undertakes research into the clinical, epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects of functional gastrointestinal disorders as well as caring for large numbers of these patients from all over the UK. It also undertakes a wide-ranging programme of research into new treatment options for these conditions including pharmacological, dietary and behavioral approaches.Professor Whorwell has published over 350 papers and chapters in his fields of interest and serves on a number of international advisory panels and working parties.

Dr. Peter Whorwell, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3kxeAyL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take Control of your IBS</a>, directs the South Manchester Functional Bowel Service and has had a particular interest in the functional gastrointestinal disorders. His unit undertakes research into the clinical, epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects of functional gastrointestinal disorders as well as caring for large numbers of these patients from all over the UK.  In honor of April’s IBS Awareness Month, dive into IBS and complications around diagnosis and treatment. Given Dr. Whorwell’s book provides a lot of the foundations and is a quick read, we dove into some of the topics he did not go deep into in the book. We do cover some foundations. You will learn this… <ul> <li>Challenges with modern medicine impacting IBS diagnosis and how tests don’t solve everything</li> <li>Typical IBS symptoms and how IBS symptoms are unique from other possible conditions</li> <li>Research conducted about endometriosis vs IBS</li> <li>Another perspective on endo belly</li> <li>Caution around understanding symptoms, especially around your period versus throughout menstrual cycle so you are not treated for the wrong thing</li> <li>Why HRT can play a critical role for IBS patients in perimenopause and post menopause</li> <li>Bloating vs distension</li> <li>Gut microbiome and IBS relationship</li> <li>Whether comprehensive stool analysis is worth it</li> <li>IBS and the impact of fiber</li> <li>Whether laxatives damage the bowel</li> </ul> “I can’t cure you, but I can make life better for you. IBS won’t be cured, at least not in my lifetime” - Dr. Peter Whorwell Resources:<ul> <li>Dr. Peter Whorwell's Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3kxeAyL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take Control of your IBS</a> </li> <li>Review other <a href="https://fempower-health.myshopify.com/search?q=IBS&amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IBS resources</a> </li> <li>Podcast Episode on <a href="https://www.fempower-health.com/podcast/episode/47d8a17e/the-power-of-the-gut-learn-all-about-the-microbiome-and-its-role-in-overall-health-or-guy-daniels" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gut Health</a> </li> <li>Podcast Episode on <a href="https://www.fempower-health.com/podcast/episode/2f39c34d/how-to-improve-gut-health-and-address-bloating-or-dr-edison-de-mello" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bloating</a> </li> </ul> If you liked this episode and you're feeling generous, don't forget to leave a review on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fempower-health/id1502748256" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7MyhmKQ9RfxODSMZwblnYP?si=b53127f76eca44d4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>! And be sure to:<ul> <li>Follow Fempower Health on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/fempowerhealth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for updates and tips.</li> <li>Tell 2-3 of your friends about this episode!</li> </ul> The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links About Dr. Peter WhorwellProfessor Whorwell graduated in biochemistry at the University of London and in medicine at Guy’s Hospital, London. After a series of residencies and fellowships, one of which was in the USA, he was appointed as Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at the University Hospital of South Manchester in 1981 and was subsequently promoted to Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology. Over the years he has had a particular interest in the functional gastrointestinal disorders and now directs the South Manchester Functional Bowel Service. This unit undertakes research into the clinical, epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects of functional gastrointestinal disorders as well as caring for large numbers of these patients from all over the UK. It also undertakes a wide-ranging programme of research into new treatment options for these conditions including pharmacological, dietary and behavioral approaches. Professor Whorwell has published over 350 papers and chapters in his fields of interest and serves on a number of international advisory panels and working parties.

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IBS:  Navigating Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Difficult Healthcare System | Dr. Peter Whorwell

Here it is, the interview I have been wanting to do for a long time. For me, Prof Peter Whorwell and his research played a significant role in my area of interest in Gastrointestinal Psychology. Prof peter Whorwell is one of the nicest people I have met ! Be prepared for my once again, really really long questions…get to the point Jimbo !  Our friend ‘obviously’ shows up again from time to time haha   I had a relaxed and wonderful chat with Prof Whowell We discussed  Origins of gut directed hypnotherapy, where and how it all started, from hypnotising his secretary to develop his first clinical study We touch on the research and his reasons why he chose to focus on IBS and other functional gut Disorders We talked about the importance of the therapeutic relationship between doctor and patient, and how he feels patients in the past haven’t been listened to. We touched on Microbiota and current medicine We talked about the power of Placebo How hypnosis increases gastric emptying Diet as he was initially looking at diet Where he thinks research in gut is going. Tinkolometer bowel sounds 

Here it is, the interview I have been wanting to do for a long time. For me, Prof Peter Whorwell and his research played a significant role in my area of interest in Gastrointestinal Psychology. Prof peter Whorwell is one of the nicest people I have met ! Be prepared for my once again, really really long questions…get to the point Jimbo !  Our friend ‘obviously’ shows up again from time to time haha I had a relaxed and wonderful chat with Prof Whowell We discussed <ul> <li>Origins of gut directed hypnotherapy, where and how it all started, from hypnotising his secretary to develop his first clinical study</li> <li>We touch on the research and his reasons why he chose to focus on IBS and other functional gut Disorders</li> <li>We talked about the importance of the therapeutic relationship between doctor and patient, and how he feels patients in the past haven’t been listened to.</li> <li>We touched on Microbiota and current medicine</li> <li>We talked about the power of Placebo</li> <li>How hypnosis increases gastric emptying</li> <li>Diet as he was initially looking at diet</li> <li>Where he thinks research in gut is going.</li> <li>Tinkolometer bowel sounds</li> </ul>

Ep 5 Prof Peter Whorwell on Gut Directed Hypnotherapy