Exploring Hypnosis, NLP and Selected Self-help Topics

2009-07-02T06:50:00.000-05:00

NLP is the study of the impact of languages on the thought processes of our mind. It’s considered the controlling mechanism of the brain. Once someone learns to communicate using NLP, his communication becomes more effective.Thought processes and our 5 senses in our brain are initiated by stimulus we get from our sense organs. The stimuli from the plethora of sense organs are then communicated

2009-07-01T17:13:00.000-05:00

Nurfika OsmanHypnosis No Hocus-Pocus In Helping Smokers to QuitA Jakarta-based psychiatrist claims that hypnosis can increase smokers’ chances of kicking the habit, and decrease their chances of kicking the bucket. Tribowo Ginting, from the Smoking Cessation Clinic at the Persahabatan Pulmonary and Respiratory Hospital in East Jakarta, said on Monday that the alternative treatment could help some

Poor sleep is independently associated with depression in postpartum women

2009-07-01T06:59:00.000-05:00

Contact: Kelly Wagnerkwagner@aasmnet.org708-492-0930American Academy of Sleep Medicine Poor sleep is independently associated with depression in postpartum womenSleep may act as a moderator between risk factors for depression and the onset of depression in women vulnerable to sleep changes during the postpartum periodWestchester, Ill. — A study in the July 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests

2009-06-30T07:26:00.001-05:00

Depression: A dark and dangerous placeBy WALKER MEADE CorrespondentPublished: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 1:00 a.m.Last Modified: Monday, June 29, 2009 at 4:10 p.m.Can't remember when you last had a good night's sleep? Been feeling edgy and short-tempered? Cry sometimes while you're making lunch? Feel that everything that matters is somehow out of your control?Click to enlargeMANY FACES OF

2009-06-29T17:19:00.000-05:00

How to recognize the warning signs of suicideBy DAVE FOPAY, Staff Writerdfopay@jg-tc.comSomeone feeling pushed to the brink, perhaps thinking things are so bad they can’t get better, needs to hear that they can improve, “even if at the moment you don’t believe it,” Linda Weiss says.Severe problems and depression that can lead people to consider ending their lives are usually accompanied by

eep Breathing can Ease Anxiety, Panic Attacks

2009-06-29T07:18:00.000-05:00

With almost every patient I see, I introduce the concept and practice of deep breathing. It is one of the most effective stress-relievers in existence.Learning to control your breathing, even in life-threatening situations, increases your chances for survival. Combat trainers working with Green Berets and FBI agents often refer to this phenomena as "combat" or "tactical" breathing.The human body,

2009-06-29T07:05:00.001-05:00

BFAD orders recall of risky Hydroxycut weight-loss goodsSOPHIA M. DEDACE, GMANews.TV06/28/2009 | 04:09 PMEmail this Email the Editor Print | | MoreMANILA, Philippines – If you have Hydroxycut weight-loss products in your house, you should stop using them and demand a refund from the store where you bought them.The advice comes from the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), which has recently ordered a

Mental Health Help is at Hand

2009-06-28T08:04:00.001-05:00

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2009-06-27T17:12:00.000-05:00

New Clues on How Hypnosis WorksResearchers Observe Changes in Brain Activity During HypnosisBy Bill HendrickWebMD Health NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDJune 26, 2009 -- University of Geneva researchers say they found in a series of experiments using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that brain activity is different under hypnosis.Their study is published in journal Neuron.The study

Positive thinking my be a negative

2009-06-26T19:49:00.001-05:00

By Rob Stein Washington Post Posted: 06/24/2009 10:06:35 PM PDTUpdated: 06/24/2009 10:06:37 PM PDTDespite what all those self-help books say, repeating positive statements apparently does not help people with low self-esteem feel better about themselves. In fact, it tends to make them feel worse, according to new research.Joanne Wood of the University of Waterloo in Ontario and two colleagues

2009-06-26T07:57:00.000-05:00

Brain scans show how hypnosis can paralyze a limbBy MALCOLM RITTER – 1 day agoNEW YORK (AP) — How can a hypnotist paralyze your hand just with words? By making a part of your brain butt in on the process that normally makes your hand move, a study says.So the brain region that's ready to move your hand ignores its usual inputs and listens to this interloper, which says, "Don't even bother," the

Anxiety Hypnotherapy - Get De Stressed Today

2009-06-25T21:47:00.002-05:00

How Anxiety Hypnotherapy works and how YOU can use it to improve your lifeBy:Georgina HoehmannznWhy do people get stressed? By asking questions! Yes, as simple as this may sound, this is one of the key reasons that we get stressed. We ask ourselves what we are doing with our life, whether our current partner is the best for us and ultimately, what is the meaning of life. So is it as easy as

Do You Listen or Do You Hear?

2009-06-25T20:38:00.000-05:00

By : Alistair Horscroft Submitted 2009-06-17 07:02:27 Lets start this article with a a simple question: "When approached by a colleague, family member or staff member with a problem are you a talker, interrogator or a listener? With a bit of self awareness it's not hard to see which one we are: Talkers do just that, they just talk.... and talk........and talk. Talkers put up with others

2009-06-23T11:36:00.001-05:00

What Is Conversational Hypnosis23.06.2009 | Author: Maisy Jones | Posted in NLP Hypnosisby Sylvie CooperCommunication is indeed a tool that can be very powerful. This can be illustrated in the case of conversational hypnosis.Conversational hypnosis is a process wherein a persons initial perception is altered with regards to the problem that is being faced. This will have to be done through the

Hypnosis Can Help You Lose Weight

2009-06-22T21:00:00.000-05:00

y Tamara RilleyA lot of people are amazed by the intensity of mind power when it comes to dealing with various obstacles in life. For the last few centuries, men and women have constantly been battling issues on their sizes and weight. Thanks to hypnosis, there is now an easier and more dependable way to lose weight without having to spend a lot of money or to cut down on your diet.Weight loss is

An Article From the Ledger-Enquirer in Columbus, Ga

2009-06-21T12:00:00.002-05:00

Our strange love affair with self-help booksBy Sonya Sorich - ssorich@ledger-enqLadies, let me introduce you to the newest happy pill.Addiction doesn’t involve excessive funds, an altered lifestyle or social secrecy.No, all you need is a good reading light.Want the hookup? Hit your local bookstore’s self-help aisle.Of course, if you’re desperate for a fix, you’ll have to brave titles like “Make

Sports Performance Enhancement

2009-06-20T20:51:00.002-05:00

I have been successful in my practice with sports performance enhancement. I have worked with cheerleaders, barrel racers, golfers, and an archer. I did not hear back from the archer but it has been reported to me that the golfers and cheerleaders had emproved performance. I worked with the barrel racer for several years and she moved into high national rankings, I haven't talked to her in a

From www.Examiner.com

2009-06-19T18:56:00.000-05:00

Hypnosis: Another myth and misconceptionJune 14, 11:01 AMCommentShareThisRSSPrint Getting Stuck:One of the most common concerns that people have is that of getting "stuck" in hypnosis.Some people have heard that you could be stuck in hypnosis and never come out. Many hypnotists will tell you that if you refuse to come out you will drift into a natural sleep state and awaken on your own.That is

The Most Effective Complementory Treatment For IBS

2009-06-19T18:45:00.001-05:00

By: Roseanna Leaton IBS is an uncomfortable and debilitating condition. It is also unpredictable. You never know when it is going to be at its most vigorous or when it is going to calm down. The symptoms of IBS vary from person to person and from day to day. There is no single IBS cure which can be handed out by your GP and will work for the majority. Not everyone agrees as to its cause, let

2009-06-18T21:20:00.000-05:00

; Do You Want to Stop Getting Angry or to Stop Swearing?By: Roseanna LeatonI was watching a couple of episodes of "Fawlty Towers" last night and was struck as always by John Cleese's ability to portray extreme frustration in a really funny manner. Everyone these days seems to have a shorter fuse than in the past. Is this because we are less controlled or because the way in which we live our

Tips For Doing Self Hypnosis

2009-06-17T19:01:00.000-05:00

by Steve RoehmWhen you talk to the average person on the street, chances are they will tell you that they know of self hypnosis, but they are a little leery about it. This is because they do not understand what is involved with it or how to do it. If you will practice and learn what you can do, you will more than likely be able to do self hypnosis.Self hypnosis is used all the time for a lot of

The Link Between NLP and Hypnosis

2009-06-16T18:12:00.000-05:00

I was standing in a queue the other day and overheard a snippet of conversation between two gentlemen. One was describing Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) to the other and was very enthusiastically mentioning the ways in which it can be used to train your brain to achieve different outcomes. He was clearly very keen on NLP and had fully grasped its potential to help achieve success in almost

How I got into hypnosis

2009-06-15T20:39:00.003-05:00

As long as I can remember, I have been interested in hypnosis. I can remember checking out hypnosis books from the library when I was in grade school. I don't know what sparked this interst. I don't believe that I has a desire to control anyone. Of course, I had no idea what hypnosis was.AS time went on, I recall reading an paying attention to things related to hypnosis. At the age of 37, I

Restless Leg Syndrome & Hypnosis

2009-06-14T11:13:00.002-05:00

Can hypnosis help Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)? While this is not definitive proof, it does seem hopeful. I once did hypnosis for smoking cessation with a man who has Restless Leg Syndrome. He reported back to me that after the hypnosis, he had no more problem with RLS. This in only a one time occurance and as far as I know, I have never hypnotized anyone else with RLS. It does warrent

Hypnosis Theory

2009-06-14T07:37:00.002-05:00

I am a licensed counselor as well as a certified hypnotist. I have worked in the areas of substance abuse, mental health counseling, and for twelve years did sex offender counseling. As a result of these experiences, I have reached several theories of human behavior. I think that the most important issue for me is that the focus needs to be on behavior change. It really makes no difference

Smoking Cessation and Hypnosis

2009-06-13T13:20:00.000-05:00

A few years ago Scientific American magazine ran an article that stated that hypnosis was the most effective method of stopping smoking. Since that time there have been several medications come on the market that appear to have some beneficial effects with helping people stop smoking. Now, I know that I only see the people who have been unsuccessful with these medications but I have never seen

Hypnosis and Study Skills

2009-06-13T13:18:00.000-05:00

Hypnosis can be very effective when assisting students with study skills. I personally have experience with helping people overcome test anxiety and helping them pass their licensing tests for various professions.Hypnosis is also effective in helping people develop the belief that they are capable of learning.There a stages of learning and hypnosis can be effective in assisting in all of these

Medical Hypnosis

2009-06-13T13:17:00.000-05:00

Hypnosis has been recognized by the AMA as a legitimate medical treatment since 1958. I b elieve that the main reason Physicians don’t practice hypnosis is simply because it takes too much time to adequately offer an intervention.Hypnosis is extremely effective with pain management but a ethical hypnotist will require a prescription from the clients doctor. A hypnotist working in conjunction

Hypnosis and Child Birth

2009-06-13T13:15:00.000-05:00

Fair new on the scene is the idea of using hypnosis to facilitate child birth. More women are becoming aware that they can birth children in a safe manner, without drugs, anesthesia and with a minimum of discomfort.Theory here is that people in general and women specifically have been convinced (hypnotized) into believeing that child birth should be an unpleasant experience. Through hypnosis a

Hypnosis and weight control

2009-06-13T13:13:00.001-05:00

Hypnosis is a safe and effective way to loose and maintain weight. It can help you loose the weight you want and to develop a healthy eating plan and increase physical activity. The key is to change behaviors by focusing on change in the subconscious mind. The conscious mind can know that the behavior change is needed and wanted but until the subconscious mind accepts and believes that weight

Are you chronically dehydrated?

2009-06-13T07:49:00.003-05:00