Duodenal ulcers can make life very uncomfortable indeed. Symptoms include heartburn, burning in the throat and abdominal pain. Treatment using a course of specific drugs is usually very effective, however studies have shown that a high percentage (60 – 90%) of those who suffer from duodenal ulcers, relapse within one year of treatment. UK medical read more »

Hypnotherapist to the stars Susan Hepburn has recorded an exclusive podcast for The Times in a bid to help you all on your quests to loose weight in 2010. Throughout the podcast Susan intends to teach the listener certain techniques which will enable them to fall into a deep state of relaxation. The reason for read more »

Today is January 4th and many people from various countries around the globe will be celebrating World Hypnotism day. Today is not just another excuse for card companies to manufacture and churn out cards to celebrate hypnosis, it is actually all about removing those myths and misconceptions about hypnotherapy whilst promoting the truth and benefits read more »

Upon returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan, personnel can often find it difficult adapt to civilian life. However a new programme is being piloted which offers homecoming servicemen and women free consultation sessions to help them cope with their return to civilian life after the stress of warfare. The sessions use cognitive behavioural therapy, which read more »

An article over at the Mirror website looks at alternatives to epidurals for a pain free birth. Dr Miriam Stoppard says that she believes hypnobirthing is the best option as it doesn’t involve drugs and allows a sense of control. It works by the mother-to-be entering a hypnotic state and mental relaxation, however they are read more »

An article on PR Inside looks at how self-hypnosis can be used to help people become more calm and deal with stress during the credit crunch. Events such as the financial downturn can have a devestating effect on life plans, sending people into tumoil as they deal with situations beyond their control. This can lead read more »

A holistic clinic in Edinburgh is promoting alternative support for IVF treatment, reports the Edinburgh News. The Edinburgh Natural Fertility Clinic uses natural alternatives to help women conceive, and said that their latest figures for 2007-2008 showed that 47% of those who received treatment at the centre conceived successfully. The Clinic highlighted that there are read more »

An article on the Alternative Health Journal discusses and speculates exactly how hypnotherapy works. Being in a trance means that the mind is relaxed, imagination is enhanced and more option to suggestion. The mind is still conscious and alert, but the patient becomes unaware of their surroundings and anything that my be going on around read more »

An article on the MomLogic website answers questions about how hypnosis can be used as an alternative to drugs for women giving birth. HypnoBirthing helps the mother to become more relaxed, taking away the fear which is often what makes the process so painful and difficult. HypnoBirthing teacher Stella Greenhalgh says she believes that many read more »

An article over at the Examiner highlights how alternative therapies can be used to boost immunity to help prevent Swine Flu. It looks at several methods for keeping healthy, including exercising, staying hydrated and improving diet. Stress can also be a cause of illness, and hypnotherapy can help with this through relaxation techniques. At such read more »