Archive for December, 2009

Is there a link between hypnosis and creativity?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Studies have suggested that hypnosis not only aids the research of creativity but it also allows psychologists to study the relationship between creativity and hypnotizability, reports Natural News.
The reason hypnosis is a good tool for research into creative states is due to hypnosis causing an altered state of consciousness in the patient. It is read more »

Footballer to get hypnotherapy if chosen for the World Cup

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Footballer Darren Bent has been tipped to be chosen for the World cup 2010 squad. However, will his fear of creepy crawlies stop him on his rise to the top?
It has been reported that the 25 year old striker is to undergo hypnotherapy sessions in order to tackle his arachnophobia if he is selected to read more »

UK Police officers are being sent on hypnosis course

Monday, December 21st, 2009

UK Police officers are being encouraged to sign up to a hypnotherapy course taught by celebrity hypnotherapist Tom Silver in an attempt to gain more information from suspects.
The course will attempt to teach student techniques such as Electroencephalography (EEG), which is the recording of electrical activity in the brain gathered by placing sensors on read more »

Top tips to help you find the right hypnotherapist

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

If you have reached the conclusion that hypnotherapy is the best solution for your problem then the next step is to find a hypnotherapist that is right for you. Here are some tips to help you to come to a decision.
Personal recommendations
One of the best ways of finding out about good hairdressers, beauticians, read more »

Treating Hemorroids with Hypnotherapy

Friday, December 18th, 2009

There is no denying the unpleasantness of hemorroids, so if/when you develop them (half the population develops hemorroids by the age of 50) you are going want to shift them rather swiftly. Creams and ointments will relieve the temporary symptoms and there are other treatments and medications that are available (such as laser treatment) which read more »

Public transport phobia

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

This may sound like a rare and off the wall phobia, a little like the phobia of clowns and cotton wool, but it actually effects many people. The fear could be stemmed from a distressing incident such as experiencing verbal abuse on a bus through to a passenger being taken ill on a train. It read more »

The truth about hypnotherapy

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

If you are thinking about hypnotherapy but your mind is clouded by some negative stories you have heard then here are a few myth busters:
The Hypnotist will be able to control my mind
This is not the purpose of hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy is about retraining your mind and giving it positive suggestions that you want to be read more »

Hypnotherapy can help with dyslexia

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Hypnotherapy is an excellent way to help those with dyslexia overcome low self esteem and a lack of confidence. There are many side effects that come with dyslexia such as developing a phobia of reading or writing in front of others, panic attacks, memory blanks, concentration and many other problems. However, hypnotherapy can prime the read more »

Hypnosis for Post traumatic stress disorder

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious anxiety disorder that develops after someone has experienced a distressing event. Symptoms can have a seriously negative impact on a persons quality of life with the sufferer having flashbacks, bad dreams and scary thoughts among other side effects. Research in hypnotherapy is proving that it can help read more »

Hypnosis can reduce anxiety and pain in burn patients

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Being burned can cause severe pain, anxiety and stress, both physically and mentally. Patients who have suffered from severe burns have to endure frequent dressing changes which is alone painful process but they also have a constant fear of disfigurement, surgery and the worry of a long healing process.
The Journal of the International Society read more »