The Boogeyman and Hypnosis

What do the Boogeyman and Hypnosis have in common? At first glance they are both the recipient of bad press. Mr. Oogey Boogey, is a recluse who is probably affected by some form of sun allergy which precludes his ability to be seen in the daytime. Hypnosis remains dogged by a belief that it is somehow harmful, otherworldly, and potentially detrimental. If either of these negative beliefs takes root in your psyche, you are rendered incapable of a good night's sleep and unable to avail yourself of all of the tools in our mind body arsenal to change our lives. Hypnosis, contrary to popular belief is a naturally occurring state. We go in and out of hypnosis throughout our daily activities. We use focused concentration to achieve our goals in many aspects of our lives, from landing Mr. or Ms. Right, to buying a new outfit, to beating an opponent in a friendly game of tennis. We focus, we foresee, and we accomplish. Veni, Vidi, Vici--we came we saw we conquered. Hypnosis as a technique can be traced back to before the birth of Christ. We can use hypnosis to cure ailments, replace anesthesia, and to control pain. We can master our own shortcomings by rewriting the scripts we play over and over in our own minds. When these messages are negative, or flawed, they result in aberrant behavior and we are often unaware and confused by our behavior. More importantly, we are reticent to fix the problem fearing mind control, faulty rewiring, or somehow losing who we innately are through the hypnotic process.

Like the myth of the Boogeyman, these myths persist pertaining to the efficacy of Hypnosis. There are many empirical studies citing the multiple benefits and uses for hypnosis. In fact the American Medical Association first recognized the benefits of Hypnosis in 1956, and in Great Britain several years earlier. Hypnosis is pain free, effective, and readily accessible. I have seen it change life long problems in a matter of hours. Some of the greatest people in our present and history have used Hypnosis such as Mozart, Freud, Jung, Henry Ford, Jacqueline K. Onassis, Shaquil O'Neal, and even Tiger Woods ( who is the greatest golfer of our time!) Whether to improve creativity, conquer bad habits, recover from trauma, or improve sports performance--Hypnosis has worked for each and every one of them. Each client has to weigh the pros and cons and to weed through the myths and untruths that persist about Hypnosis. Today Hypnotists or Hypnotherapists are skilled professionals who have to undertake a rigorous education and certification process. They assist the public with issues and problems people are either too embarrassed about, or too frustrated with traditional treatments to seek additional help. Many are at their wits end and find that Hypnosis is a viable treatment option. As with any therapy ask questions of your hypnotist. Ask for recommendations, treatment styles and questions about what it feels like. Investigate research studies and make an informed decision. Oh and by the way, Hypnosis can even help with that boogeyman problem, when you are ready of course...

Ode to Emile

Emile Coue a prominent French Physician in the 19th Century discovered that if he praised a medication or treatment, his patients were more likely to be healed or have a better recovery. This power of suggestion went on the form the basis of his practice and enabled him to become one of the progenitors of the era of Mind Body Medicine. If patients believed that they would get better--in the vast majority of cases they did. Coue's famous mantra was "Tous les jours, a tous points de vue, je vais de mieux en mieux~"Every day in every way I am getting better and better." The Coue Method, as it came to be known was practiced as a form of self-hypnosis and patients were able to see a remarkable improvement in health, attitude, and optimism. It stands to reason if you think you will have a bad day, you do and if you think it will be a great day, it will--it is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Being able to remain positive even in the midst of serious illness or personal crisis will no doubt enable you to survive under the harshest of conditions and predictions. Remind yourself no matter where you are now or what has happened thus far to HAVE A GREAT AND AWESOME DAY!!

Be well...

Hypnosis Offers Benefits in the Treatment of ADHD

Hypnosis Offers Benefits in the Treatment of ADHD

Have a Heart--February is Heart Health Month

Ah the beating of one's heart...it can calm a nervous infant, and bond lovers in a warm embrace. More importantly it is the body's engine--without which no blood, oxygen or waste is moved throughout the body. Your heart begins to beat in utero and continues throughout the rest of your life. Anything in constant use--wears out faster the harder you use it. In addition to eating healthy Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Anti-oxidants, and a diet low in saturated fats, reducing the stress in the body is an excellent way to promote heart health. Cardio-vascular fitness can be improved by exercising, however losing weight and reducing stress--seem to work in concert. Hypnosis can help motivate you to exercise, enable you to maintain a healthier diet to lose weight, and helps relax the body and mind; enabling you to take the load off your heart and allowing it to work more efficiently not harder. Hypnosis has been proven to lower blood pressure and to help people under stress gain immediate control and improvement. Another key risk factor in developing heart disease is smoking. Hypnosis can cure a smoking addiction in as little as a couple of hours. Imagine being on your way to reversing heart disease, feeling great and empowered with no drugs, strenuous activity, and in a private and calming atmosphere...consider giving your heart the gift of hypnosis.

The power to heal

Back in 1986 a gentle unassuming Surgeon put his ideas, observations, and beliefs to paper resulting in the consummately popular " Love, Medicine, and Miracles" In this amazing work, Dr. Bernie Siegel, or Dr Bernie, as he prefers to be called, recounts his experiences with extraordinary patients and their quest for wellness. What he found was that a belief in healing and the mind's ability to focus on that love--most importantly self love is key to survival. Unconditional love is the most powerful force in the universe and herein a man of science expresses his humility and awe in the face of such love. I highly recommend this book to those seeking healing, those facing crises and those on the healing path. It is a gem worthy of a second look and can heal that which haunts your spirit in the time of illness. It is an empowering work that helps people find strength to reclaim their health and healing power.

Leading the Horse

The old adage goes you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. That being said--I can give all the tools for wellness and positivity, but I can't make you act on them. The best hypnotist in the world cannot make someone do what they do not want to do. All of those characters in stage shows clucking like chickens and pretending to be washing machines and robots --perform because at some level they want to entertain the audience. They have not relinquished control to the hypnotist--they are still in control. When our cravings and bad habits are raging--it is because at some level they serve a purpose in our lives. Cigarettes calm the smoker, food serves to satiate those hungry for love and acceptance. That which we have adopted -is there for a reason--but those reasons can and often do change. When we no longer need to perpetuate a behavior or habit, we are free to discard it. Often willingness is not enough to overcome entrenched habits and we need help uncovering our motivations and eliminating the internal message continuing the behavior. If you do not acknowledge your own power, you are powerless to overcome your own undoing. It is common that people contact me to "fix them" to "make them change" To take control and solve the problem. The first step to change is deciding it is possible--it is taking a step in a brand new direction in uncharted territory. It is a bold step to seek change, but one that is richly rewarded when true change occurs. Life can change in an instant but nothing changes inside you, without permission. You must accept the call and honor the work to come. It will not always be easy, but it can be as easy as saying YES!

Be well...

Hypnosis and Beauty

Can hypnosis make you more beautiful? Absolutely, on the inside and out. Quite simply hypnosis teaches you how to relax and manifest the dreams you hold within. If you relax your facial muscles--tiny lines and wrinkles soften. If you have a twinkle in your eye because you are happier and more hopeful--people will be more attracted to you. Hypnosis does not offer the kinds of results that plastic surgery will, but I have heard of people erasing years off their faces, losing weight, growing longer nails, standing taller, increasing their bustline, increasing manhood , as well as enhancing hair and skin. All of this and more is possible with hypnosis. At Soul Centered Health I teach you how to access and accentuate your inner and outer beauty. You also learn various self hypnosis techniques to enable you to continue to focus and fine tune a beauty regimen just for you. If you need a new you--consider the healing and beautifying properties of hypnosis!