Hocus Pocus Healthcare

"You can drop 15 pounds in two days using this amazing diet pill."
"You can be pain free forever taking one Yak horn tablet twice a day forever."
"You can have all of your dreams come true for one low price of $99.95 plus shipping and handling."

Sound familiar? Fantastic claims, over zealous announcers, and of course a demoralizing money back guarantee. "If you truly are a loser for whom this product that works for everyone else, doesn't work for you after you have really and truly tried then we would gladly give you your money back--as we no longer want to have anything to do with you."

When it comes to Hypnosis, how do you decide what to believe? Does Hypnosis really work? Here are some facts to consider--

Fact: Hypnosis has been recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958 as a viable and successful adjunct treatment.
"Hypnosis can be used very effectively for pain reduction. It can also be very useful in treating anxiety in people who are anxious. Hypnosis has been shown to be effective in helping people to stop smoking and in controlling overeating." David Spiegel, M.D. Associate Chairman of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University.


Fact: Hypnosis is a fast and effective treatment.

"...we find that for psychoanalysis we can expect a recovery rate of 38% after approximately 600 sessions. For Wolpian therapy, we can expect a recovery rate of 72% after an average of 22 sessions, and for hypnotherapy we can expect a recovery rate of 93% after an average of 6 sessions." Dr Alfred A. Barrios PhD Hypnotherapy a Reappraisal

Fact: Hypnosis is a successful therapy for weight management
In the below study patients were reviewed after a 9 week weight loss program--Some were supported with Hypnosis, some were not. At the end of the sessions--all showed weight loss, however at the 8 month and again at the 2 year follow up--those who had added hypnosis showed significant additional weight loss as compared to those who had not been hypnotized.

Bolocofsky, D. N., Spinler, D. and Coulthard-Morris, L. (1985), Effectiveness of hypnosis as an adjunct to behavioral weight management. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41: 35–41. doi: 10.1002/1097-4679(198501)41:1<35::AID-JCLP2270410107>3.0.CO;2-Z

What are the uses for Hypnosis? Well a better question might be what can't Hypnosis be used for. Hypnosis can be used in lieu of anesthesia in surgery, for stress reduction, to heal skin problems, and to conquer a fear of heights. People have successfully quit smoking, recalled facts in criminal cases, and visualized solutions to complex scientific problems all using Hypnosis. If you are interested in more information or to see if Hypnosis may be right for you, contact Soul Centered Health today.

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What have you got to lose?

Sometimes we encounter real resistance when we are attempting to go in a new and sometimes threatening direction. We find that despite the best treatment, support, motivation, and medicine;we are resistant to change. In these cases it is sometimes beneficial to attack the problem from a loss benefit analysis. Even though the old thought pattern, illness, or behavior has tangible negative impact on our life, there is a reciprocal benefit which may be known only to the presenter. For example a woman who senses her marriage has deteriorated into a union of obligation, may manifest a host of pains and illnesses which require her spouse to be a reluctant caregiver--As long as the illness persists--the relationship maintains its status quo. Another example might be a pseudo illness such as a sensory deficit such as a hearing loss that results after a trauma. In this scenario the affected party may be reluctant to hear any more bad news and while there is no known etiology or cause for the problem, the loss persists.

One way of dealing with these presentations is by using an advanced hypnosis technique known as parts therapy. Under a deep trance, the client confronts the unruly part and cooperation, integration or elimination is the result. Namely the client negotiates a truce with the part, assimilates the part back into the whole of the body, or the offending issue is figuratively dismantled and removed--thereby relieving the client of any residual influence. Parts therapy can be highly effective and should be considered when the client fails to make progress or you have tried every thing available and you cannot progress in your treatment. To learn more about parts therapy, contact Soul Centered Health for more information,

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A Disturbance in the Force

Yoda was not so very far off when he sensed a disturbance in "the force." When performing a Reiki session, I am called upon to scan the bodies energy and to take note of where that energy seems to ebb or where it seems to flow. Reiki is a very gentle art and it requires first that the practitioner learn to communicate on a subtle almost imperceptible level with this energy. Then,once able to perceive this energy, the practitioner learns to interact with it and to manipulate it. The practitioner is not the source of this life energy or Chi, they are merely a conduit. The universal life energy is the rough translation of the Reiki character. We in the West don't have an actual translation as we are not that attuned to the manifestation of divine energy in this manner. We, based on our healing and spiritual traditions, have been removed from the healing process and the active pursuit of co-creative spirituality. We are passive in our wellness and expect God to perform miracles irrespective of our thoughts, participation, willingness, or resistance. Submission is a key component of Eastern religions but it should be confused with surrender. By relinquishing control and trusting that your needs will be met, you are the very embodiment of power. Instead of passively accepting whatever fate may befall you, you have the faith that the outcome you desire is the outcome destined to be.

Reiki is not a religion or a form of spiritual dogma. Reiki transcends our concept of a need to control and organize thinking and manifestation. Reiki can heal what ails us--not because it seeks to address the symptoms, but because it goes directly to the source of the core imbalance. May the force be with you...

Complementary Therapies: Reiki for Seniors

Complementary Therapies: Reiki for Seniors

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Hypnotic Gastric Bypass?

In a nation where 2/3 of adults are either overweight or obese, it is time to look at alternatives where weight management is concerned. The ranking of US states commissioned by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Trust for America's Health shows that the deep South and Appalachia round out the top 10 fattest states. Traditional approaches to weight management backed by pharmacological intervention and diets are failing the nation at life threatening pace. Where can those afflicted by obesity and the ill health effects turn when there are seemingly few viable alternatives? Hypnotherapists are pioneering a new approach to weight loss which is able to produce lasting results in less time, expense, and without any side effects. The so-called Hypnotic Gastric Bypass is showing major promise as a solution. Is is possible to have all of the results of a surgical gastric bypass without the risk, expense, or pain? Hypnotists say absolutely. In one example the British Telegraph is reporting that a British woman has lost~56 pounds in six months using Hypnosis alone. In this case it took about 4 sessions averaging about $375 each to have permanent and lasting results. In this type of Hypnosis the client is led to believe they have had the surgery and they are now left with a stomach the size of a lemon. The surgical version would have cost $10-20,000 or more, with a hefty recovery time and the risk of surgical complications. If you can think it, you can achieve it and through the miracle of Hypnosis, morbidly obese patients who either can't afford or tolerate surgery now have an option that does not require a trip to Great Britain. At Soul Centered Health there are several options for clients seeking to reduce weight or manage food behaviors through hypnosis. There are both individual and group sessions featuring traditional and modern techniques such as the hypnotic bypass. For more information or to schedule a free consultation contact Soul Centered Health at soulcenteredhealth@yahoo.com

Dr.Oz Proclaims Reiki his #1 Alternative Medicine Secret!

To learn more about Reiki or to make an appointment to experience Reiki for yourself--contact Soul Centered Health today.

www.soulcenteredhealth.com
610-680-8476