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Hypnosis can give you the ability to concentrate

With all the distractions that we have in our day to day lives, it's no wonder we have a hard time concentrating on even the smallest tasks. We're constantly being bombarded by people, sounds, and thoughts.

What if I told you there was a way that you could improve your focus and concentration. Hypnosis can give you the ability to concentrate on something just with a snap of a finger. It can teach you to drown out all the distractions around you and help you really focus in on the task at hand.

There are so many parts of our lives that require us to concentrate on something. Whether at work, at school, or driving, concentration is an important part of our day. Concentration helps us remember things and retain them for retrieval at some point in the future.


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    Sunday, May 04, 2008


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    Lead a drama-free life is the way to go

    I'm sure you know someone or perhaps you are a person who has a lot of drama in your life. Whether it's work drama, family drama, relationship drama, or friendship drama, it can take a toll on you mentally and physically.

    The important thing to keep in mind is to remind yourself to step back when you feel drama entering your life. Realize that you can remove yourself from many situations. Don't let people put you in the middle of things and make sure you keep out of other people's business.

    Lead a drama-free life is the way to go. Drama creates stress and we all want to reduce the amount of stress we have in our lives. If you describe yourself as a drama magnet, then I encourage you to take time out of your day for yourself. It is important for you focus on the peace within you instead of focusing on the drama around you.


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      Thursday, May 01, 2008


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      Have you ever heard of "either/or" thinking?

      Have you ever heard of "either/or" thinking? It's a dangerous, but common,
      mistake many of us have been conditioned to make.

      "Either/or" thinking, or black and white thinking as it is sometimes called,
      is basically just what it sounds like. Either/or thinkers don't see shades
      of gray. They want easy answers to difficult questions, so they see life in
      terms of winners and losers, good guys and bad guys, success or failure,
      right and wrong.

      But they fail to realize that right and wrong often depend on time, place,
      culture and purpose, among other things. They also fail to understand that
      no one is all good, or all bad, and that success and failure necessarily
      depend on how you define them, just like winning and losing do. It is a
      one-dimensional way of looking at the world.

      "Either/or" thinkers don't see the degrees of difference that stretch
      between most opposites, because if they did, it would require more complex
      thinking skills and a willingness to deal with subtle differences. Now, I
      mean it when I say they don't see these things. They build scotomas, or
      blind spots, to this information, because it threatens their either/or
      belief system. So, even if the information is true, it doesn't get through.

      Do you ever catch yourself doing either/or thinking? Most of us do, from
      time to time, and it drastically limits our options. Deliberate
      self-awareness is essential - and a strong desire to keep your mind open to
      the full range of possibilities that will keep you from getting locked in a
      one-dimension world.

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        Thursday, April 24, 2008


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        EWAN MCGREGOR - MCGREGOR FINDS QUALITY OF LIFE AS AN EX-SMOKER

        Movie star EWAN MCGREGOR has a better quality of life now he has quit smoking because he no longer has to hunt for cigarettes, ashtrays and lighters before he can sit and relax.

        EWAN MCGREGOR , the Scottish actor quit just over a year ago with the help of hypnotherapy and now he can't believe he had so many problems giving up in the past.He says, "The idea of life without cigarettes is terrifying but it's so much better... and it's so easy - you just don't smoke."I found the most annoying thing about cigarettes - apart from the fact that they give you emphysema and cancer and it makes you stink and not have any money, and you have to stand outside in the snow, and all of those things - is that you couldn't do anything without them."I couldn't stand the fact that I couldn't just sit down - I'd have to go and find my cigarettes and, 'Where's my ashtray and my lighter?' I'd always be looking for things... Now I can just sit down."And MCGregor insists that, if he can quit, anyone can: "I did it as a second profession; I used to act and smoke."


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          Friday, April 11, 2008


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          HYPNOSIS HELPS TO STOP SMOKING, LOSE WEIGHT, REDUCE STRESS

          HYPNOSIS HELPS TO STOP SMOKING, LOSE WEIGHT, REDUCE STRESS

          by Cara Gallucci, M.A., C.Ht., Certified Hypnotist


          Imagine you have, on a kitchen counter in front of you, a bright yellow lemon. Now, picture cutting the lemon in half. Lift one piece to your nose and sniff. Do you notice how the acrid scent makes your nostrils tingle? Now imagine biting into the cut surface of the lemon. If you are like most people, by now your lips have puckered and your mouth has filled with saliva simply from imagining the tart juice. Congratulations! You have just hypnotized yourself.

          This classic exercise shows just how easy—and powerful—hypnosis can be. It produces physical and emotional effects, so the applications are extensive. My practice focuses on helping people to lose weight, stop smoking, relieve stress and pain, and enhance performance in athletics, test-taking, or other demanding situations.

          Addressing stress is a big part of many hypnosis programs. Why do we hold onto bad habits like smoking? Why do we continue to eat foods we know are not right for us? It almost always comes down to stress relief. There is some sort of emotional comfort or feeling of release we get. Some clients tell me that they are afraid to quit or that they don’t want to be disappointed by yet another weight loss program. Yet these same people marvel at the feeling of relaxation and self-confidence they experience with hypnosis. When Cathi Doherty quit smoking, she said, “I feel extremely in control and determined in a very relaxed way. I would recommend hypnosis for anyone that really would like to get rid of this demon.” Clients learn to develop new resources so that it becomes easier to behave differently. As another former smoker, Gary Rousey, shared: “I feel really at peace inside. Truth is, I would have spent $1,000 to feel this good!”

          Hypnosis is a natural, enjoyable state of mind. We experience hypnosis daily, even with our eyes open—while driving, watching TV, daydreaming. Hypnotists emphasize that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The person being hypnotized chooses to cooperate with the process. It’s a myth that a hypnotist can take over a person’s will. Instead, hypnosis is a powerful way to strengthen a decision to change, empowering you to do what you are willing to do.

          If all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, why bother with a hypnotist? For one thing, a good hypnotist is like your favorite coach, helping you develop the skills you need to achieve peak results. Although hypnosis is a natural state, it must be properly directed. In daily life, people can be hypnotized into negative behavior by fear, shame, and other painful emotions. Context and intention make the difference in benefiting from this natural tendency of the mind to go into hypnosis.

          For another thing, here’s a fascinating secret to the science of mind power: 1 + 1 does NOT equal 2. It’s actually 1 + 1 = 22 or 4. Having someone help you hold and direct the energy of your intentions intensifies that energy to fuel change. When you work with a skilled hypnotist, you amplify the power of your own abilities.


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            Monday, February 18, 2008


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            The small child within you deserves to breathe free

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            You feel terrible about it. You've tried to quite 300 times, and you feel
            like a total failure.



            You know all the reasons you need to stop smoking. You've been lectured by
            your doctor. You can't walk up a flight of stairs without getting
            breathless. Your spouse complains about your bad breath, and your car and
            your clothes smell bad--okay, they stink--although you're fastidious about
            cleanliness.



            And if that's not enough, you've read about smoking and aging. Leathery
            skin, yellow teeth, thin bones, are bad enough. Lung cancer and strokes are
            unthinkable.



            When I was much younger, I worked in a hospital. It's hard to imagine a
            time when smoking was allowed in health care facilities, but there I was,
            sitting back comfortably in the break room, enjoying a mid-afternoon
            cigarette with a friend.



            A young intern approached me. He was an affable fellow, and we worked well
            together, but today his brow was furrowed. His message was terse. He bent
            down and whispered: "Cigarettes kill."



            What a card. What a kidder. I loved bantering with the guy. But the
            urgency in his voice stayed with me. His comment was no laughing matter.



            I'm a healthy woman today. At 58, I exercise hard five times per week.
            Mid-afternoon breaks are still a deep pleasure, but cigarettes are happily
            absent.



            How did it happen? I could tell you my story, but your story is the only
            one that matters.



            It's commonly known that nicotine is one of the most addictive of
            substances. But here's the good news: Your body, your psyche, your whole
            being, craves health more than you crave cigarettes. Breaking through the
            craving crisis into a healthy, relaxed way of life, is no picnic, but it's
            possible. For anyone. For you.



            What's hypnosis? Myths abound. Smoking, overeating, yelling at your kids,
            and heavy drinking supposedly go away like magic. Well, I'm here to tell
            you that hypnosis does work--and that no magic is needed.



            You've probably experienced hypnosis already. If you've ever gotten
            absorbed in a good novel, missed your exit on the interstate, or lost track
            of time in a daydream, you're "suggestible." Hypnosis simply means settling
            down and entering into a state of deep relaxation in which you're profoundly
            open to new information and insight. It means being curious, and accessing
            a part of yourself that knows your innate right to be healthy.



            So, if it's that simple, why go to a therapist? Good question. A quick
            answer is this: Cigarettes have likely been a source of great comfort, or
            you wouldn't be fighting the urge. A skilled hypnotherapist can companion
            and train you in learning better, more healthy, real sources of comfort.
            The journey into wellness is a journey into your deeper self--the self
            beneath the habits of thought and behavior that sabotage your best
            intentions.



            Research shows that the human voice is more soothing than music. When
            you're flailing about trying to change your habits, a human voice can ease
            you through anxiety and pain. At one level, hypnosis provides the simple
            presence of a trustworthy voice, to help you through the rough times and
            replace the negative self-talk in your head.



            But hypnosis is about other things. In each conversation, each statement
            that we make, there's usually a subtle embedded message. Behavioral
            therapists, for example, advise parents to focus on positive statements.
            "Be sure and remember your lunch box," is more powerful than "Don't forget
            your lunch box." Why? Because the unconscious loves encouragement. The
            unconscious loves positive messages so much that our children skip over the
            "Don't" part--and go straight to the "Forget your lunch box!" part.



            So here's a start. Starting now, begin to say to yourself, "I'm a person
            who smokes." Not, "I'm a smoker. Try saying, "I've practiced quitting all
            kinds of times, on the road to learning to succeed." All kinds of
            self-judgment begin to torment us when we over- identify ourselves with our
            problems. And the unconscious hates judgment. Like your kid with the
            lunch-box, your psyche resists being labeled.



            The unconscious hates to be bullied, but it loves a good bargain. Hypnosis
            is a way of learning to make bargains with yourself It's a way of
            patiently, step-by-step, learning to love yourself more deeply. And, if
            you're basically sane, you don't want to abuse anyone you love--especially
            yourself. (If you do want to abuse anyone, skip this article and get
            yourself to an Emergency Room. Hypnosis is not for you!)



            We usually treat smoking in one to three sessions. Some people require
            more, and some require less. Why is it possible to change habits with short
            treatment? Again, there's no magic. But a good therapist can resonate with
            a healthy, soothing part of yourself that you might usually reserve for
            small children.



            The small child within you deserves to breathe free. To be comforted in
            good healthy ways. To grow in your ability to feel strong and whole.



            You deserve to--and you will-- look back fondly on the day when you first
            accepted the promise. Better health is yours for the asking. Hypnosis can
            help you to claim it.

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              CHEST: Hypnotherapy Aids Smoking Cessation

              CHEST: Hypnotherapy Aids Smoking Cessation

              By Michael Smith, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today
              Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor at
              the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
              October 23, 2007


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              Explain to interested patients that this small study
              provides some data, previously lacking, on the
              effectiveness of hypnotherapy as a smoking cessation
              tool.

              Note that this study suggests that hypnotherapy,
              combined with intensive counseling and frequent
              reinforcement, can result in about half of
              participants remaining smoke-free after six months.

              This study was published as an abstract and presented
              orally at a conference. The data and conclusions
              should be considered to be preliminary until published
              in a peer-reviewed publication.

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              CHICAGO, Oct. 23 -- Smokers who've been hospitalized
              are more likely to quit if they're treated with
              hypnotherapy after discharge than with other smoking
              cessation methods, a researcher said here.

              In a small study of patients hospitalized with a
              cardiopulmonary diagnosis, half of those given a
              hypnotherapy session after discharge remained
              smoke-free after six months, according to Faysal
              Hasan, M.D., of North Shore Medical Center in Salem,
              Mass.

              In contrast, only one in four of those who preferred
              the cold turkey route stayed off tobacco and only
              15.78% of those getting nicotine replacement therapy
              did, Dr. Hasan told attendees at CHEST 2007, the
              annual meeting of the American College of Chest
              Physicians.

              Those in the fourth arm of the 67-patient study got
              both hypnotherapy and nicotine replacement therapy and
              half of them managed to stay off tobacco at the
              six-month mark, he said.

              "Hypnotherapy was pretty good," he said, but adding
              nicotine replacement appeared to make no difference.

              But, Dr. Hasan said, the cessation program wasn't just
              a single session of hypnotherapy. All patients --
              except those in the cold turkey arm -- were also given
              intensive counseling and six follow-up telephone calls
              for support and encouragement over the ensuing six
              months.

              Those in the cold turkey arm were given brief
              counseling and sent home with anti-smoking brochures.

              Dr. Hasan said he and colleagues decided to focus on
              hospitalized patients because "it's a teaching
              moment," when patients are likely to be highly
              motivated to quit.

              Only patients who expressed a desire to stop smoking
              were included in the study.

              The researchers attempted to randomize patients to one
              of the four treatment modalities, but patients were
              also allowed to express their own preferences. Most of
              those choosing to go cold turkey, for instance, were
              men, Dr. Hasan said.

              While hypnotherapy enjoys a popular image as a good
              way to stop smoking, Dr. Hasan noted, the data are
              "all over the place." Success rates ranging from 15%
              to 80% have been claimed, but controlled studies are
              "very few" and results are varied, he said.

              Interestingly, the study found, patients who were
              admitted with a cardiac diagnosis were more likely to
              remain tobacco-free at six months than those who had a
              pulmonary diagnosis, at 45.5% versus 15.63%.

              Dr. Hasan said the "fear and doom" associated with a
              cardiac diagnosis might have increased the motivation
              to quit, and patients with a pulmonary diagnosis might
              have been less afraid.

              It's striking how many patients ask about
              hypnotherapy, said Frank Leone, M.D., of the
              University of Pennsylvania Health System in
              Philadelphia, who moderated a press conference at
              which Dr. Hasan spoke.

              "There's a sort of cultural mystique associated with
              hypnosis," he said.

              The problem is that hypnotherapy ranges from large
              group sessions -- often offered at high cost to the
              public -- to small focused sessions, such as those
              used by Dr. Hasan and colleagues, he said.

              "The variability of what people call hypnosis, to me,
              is the big underlying problem," said Dr. Leone, who
              was not involved in the study.

              Dr. Hasan reported no financial links to industry or
              potential conflicts.


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              Primary source: CHEST
              Source reference:
              Hasan FM, et al "Hypnotherapy as an aid to smoking
              cessation of hospitalized patients: preliminary
              results" Chest Meeting Abstracts 2007; 132: 527a.

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                Monday, September 17, 2007


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                Hypnosis Can Help Overcome a Fear of Heights

                If your fear of heights is preventing you from doing the normal, everyday activities that you need and want to do, then hypnosis can help turn excessive fear into rational thinking. You can overcome the fear of heights through hypnosis, when you learn to draw out the more realistic and rational emotions and replace your fears with these thoughts.

                A fear of heights is a sort of innate feeling that protects us from jumping off buildings or doing something where we might get hurt. When that self preservation turns into a crippling fear that we will fall, even in a safe environment such as inside a building, then it becomes what is known as acrophobia.

                Hypnosis is used at bedtime when you are able to completely relax. This is important in overcoming the fear of heights, because when there is fear, there is agitation and anxiety. By putting yourself in a comfortable, safe situation, you are able to become relaxed and let the hypnosis work at removing the deep seeded fears from your sub-conscious mind.

                It takes just a few weeks of hynotheraphy to undo even a lifetime of a fear of heights. Most people with a fear of heights can remember feeling this even a child. They may have not wanted to climb trees with the other kids or may have felt uncomfortable or anxious knowing they were going to have to go to the top of the bleachers during a game.

                To learn more about using hypnosis to overcome a fear of heights, call (888) 865-1870.

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