Postnatal depression, is a form of clinical depression which can affect parents after childbirth, it is dominantly females that suffer from the condition but men have also been known to develop it. The depression usually occurs in women after they have carried a child, often happening within the first few months. Symptoms include sadness, fatigue, read more »

Any die hard Paul McKenna fans probably would of tuned into BBC Radio One’s Chris Moyle’ s show this morning. The hypnotherapist to the stars and former Radio One DJ was there to talk about his new book and also to do what he does best and Hypnotise some of the shows team. Sometimes we read more »

In todays society we are constantly presented with images of what is deemed ‘perfect’. Body dysmorphic disorder is a chronic illness in that is defined by an excessive preoccupation with an imagined or a minor defect, or in plain english, someone who who views themselves as imperfect, ugly, misshapen. Treatment ranges from medication to cognitive read more »

Most of us will have flippantly used the term ‘shopoholic’ for describing a friend or even had the term aimed at ourselves, but very little of us really understand the true gravity of what it is like to be a compulsive shopper. It is not a case of going on the odd shopping spree after read more »

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Liverpool and the Abacus Clinic in Newark, N.J has found that hypnosis therapy can significantly improve the quality of life for dementia patients, reports Natural News. It is thought that the hypnosis works by slowing the decline of their cognitive, physical and social abilities. Researchers divided read more »

According to research hypnotherapy could be valuable in reducing pain for those suffering from Arthritis reports The Telegraph. Arthritis is a chronic condition causing inflammation of the joints, rendering some patients severely disabled and unable to go about their everyday lives without discomfort. Despite multiple treatments that can alleviate some of the symptoms, many patients read more »

Often the root of our depression is buried deep in our subconscious. This could be anything from a negative body image right through to a childhood memory. We are often unaware of the sources of these troubled feelings but hypnotherapy is something that could help peel back the layers in order to access and eliminate read more »

There are two arguments when considering moral judgement. Are they a result of reasoning or are they a result of emotions? There are studies and arguments that could support ether theory, however recent studies have pointed the finger towards moral judgements stemming from emotion and intuition as opposed to reasoning. In 2002 Green and Haidt read more »

Dr. Herbert Spiegel was a New york Psychiatrist who was America’s advocate for therapeutic hypnosis, having established it as a mainstream medical technique. Not only did he treat pain, anxiety and addictions by putting people into a trance, but he also helped Broadway actors to help overcome stage fright, singers to quit smoking and politicians read more »

Dyspepsia is a fairly common medical condition which is characterized by chronic or recurrent pain in the upper abdomen, upper abdominal fullness and feeling full earlier than expected during eating. Other symptoms are also related to difficult digestion and include bloating, belching, nausea and heartburn. Many symptoms overlap with those of irritable bowel syndrome and read more »