Are you tired of being a slave to old destructive habits? Do you want to gain control over your habits, thoughts, attitudes, and behavior? What exactly is hypnotherapy?<\/strong><\/p>\n Hypnotherapy is a tool you can use to reprogram your subconscious mind so you can gain control of your thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes to achieve your goals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>However, no one can make you do anything you don’t want to do during hypnosis.\u00a0<\/strong>The brain is said to operate in four states; Full Conscious Awareness, the Hypnotic State, the Dream State, and the Sleep State.\u00a0 We pass through all four states sequentially as we go to sleep and as we awaken.\u00a0<\/strong>When in hypnosis, you can hear everything going on around you. You can hear all of the suggestions you’re being given. When in this relaxed state, the subconscious mind is open to\u00a0accept these suggestions if you choose, and use them to create the behavioral changes or body changes you desire. The subconscious mind\u00a0 controls much of what we do.\u00a0The subconscious mind acts like a computer, it\u00a0does what it is programmed to do. Programming comes from beliefs, attitudes, environment, practice, input from parents and peers, etc. The conscious mind\u00a0is like the operator of the computer. Changing what you want\u00a0consciously (the input to the computer), without changing your programming and software (the subconscious mind) leads to conflict and lack of successful changes.\u00a0 For permanent changes, you can either practice the change repeatedly or directly\u00a0communicate it to the subconscious during hypnosis.\u00a0When in a hypnotic state, the subconscious mind is said to be 88% more alert than in a conscious state and it can be purposely directed to\u00a0what the conscious mind desires.<\/b><\/p>\n Misconceptions about hypnosis: *\u00a0 Staying stuck in a trance –\u00a0False\u00a0<\/u>– You are brought out of the hypnotic state by the hypnotist, but in self-hypnosis, you come out of it naturally when you are ready.<\/strong><\/p>\n *\u00a0 Being open to the devil –\u00a0False<\/u>\u00a0– you are no more open to the devil during hypnosis than when you’re relaxed or sleeping.<\/strong><\/p>\n As you experience hypnotherapy and learn the techniques for self hypnosis, you can: There has been considerable scientific research done on hypnosis:<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *\u00a0 In 1892, the British Medical Association (BMA) commissioned a team of doctors to undertake an extensive evaluation of the\u00a0 nature and effects of hypnotherapy.\u00a0 The Committee reported that they are satisfied with the genuineness of the hypnotic state,\u00a0 and that\u00a0<\/strong>hypnosis is frequently an effective therapeutic agent in relieving pain, aiding sleep, and alleviating many ailments such as\u00a0 psycho-somatic complaints and anxiety disorders\u00a0<\/strong>(British Medical Journal, 1892)\u00a0.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *\u00a0 In 1955, the Psychological Medicine Group of the BMA commissioned a Subcommittee, led by Prof. T. Ferguson Rodger, to\u00a0deliver a second, and more\u00a0\u00a0 comprehensive, report on hypnosis. The Subcommittee consulted several experts on hypnosis from various fields.\u00a0 “As a treatment, in the opinion of the Subcommittee it has proved its ability to remove symptoms and to alter\u00a0morbid habits of thought and behavior”\u00a0(‘Medical use of hypnosis’, BMJ, April, 1955;\u00a0Science Daily<\/a>,<\/em>9\/28\/05)<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * ‘There is encouraging evidence demonstrating the beneficial effects of hypnotherapeutic procedures in alleviating the symptoms\u00a0of a range of complaints. These include tension headaches and migraine; asthma; gastro-intestinal complaints such as irritable\u00a0 bowel syndrome; warts; and possibly other skin complaints such as eczema, psoriasis and urticaria [hives] ‘\u00a0(BPS, ‘The Nature of\u00a0Hypnosis’, 2001) .<\/p>\n * In 2003, perhaps the most recent meta-analysis of the efficacy of hypnotherapy was published by two researchers from the university of Konstanze in Germany\u00a0(Flammer & Bongartz).\u00a0 When all 133 studies deemed suitable in light of this consideration were re-analyzed, providing data for over 6,000 patients, the findings suggest an average improvement in 27% of untreated patients over the term of the studies compared with a 74% success rate among those receiving hypnotherapy. This is a high success rate given the fact that many of the studies measured included the treatment of addictions and medical conditions. The outcome rates for anxiety disorders alone, traditionally hypnotherapy’s strongest application, were higher still” . (Flammer & Bongartz, ‘On the efficacy of hypnosis: a meta-analytic study’, Contemporary Hypnosis (2003), 179 \u2013 197.)<\/p>\n Enough studies have now accumulated to suggest that the inclusion of hypnotic procedures may be beneficial in the management and treatment of a wide range of conditions and problems encountered in the practice of medicine, psychiatry and psychotherapy\u00a0(BPS, 2001).<\/p>\n \u00a0Other examples include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Weight loss<\/strong><\/p>\n ”\u00a0 “A systematic review has found that hypnosis enhances the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy for conditions such as … obeisity”\u00a0(BMJ, 1999).<\/p>\n * ‘There is evidence from several studies that its [hypnosis’] inclusion in a weight reduction program may significantly enhance outcome.’\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (BPS, ‘The Nature of * EFFECTIVENESS STUDY ON HYPNOSIS AND WEIGHT LOSS:<\/strong>\u00a0Researchers analyzed 18 studies comparing a cognitive behavioral therapy, such as * Another study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, divided 109 people into two groups for a 9 week study. The first group were treated with changes in\u00a0in diet and exercise habits (the only way to lose weight) without the addition of hypnosis. The second group was given the same diet and exercise treatment and was * A study, published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, investigated the effects of hypnosis in weight loss for 60 females at least 20% overweight aaand not involved in other treatment. The researchers interviewed each participant this time about their family background, educational background, and their belief as to their hypnotizability. The group was split into hypnosis and non hypnosis groups with both groups being given weight loss behavioral treatments and counseling. TThe results were very interesting. The group using hypnosis lost an average of 17 pounds at the 6 month follow up. The group that did not receive hypnosis only lost a half of a pound.\u00a0(Cochrane, Gordon; Friesen, J. (1986). Hypnotherapy in weight loss treatment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 54, 489-492).<\/p>\n * In this meta-analysis, (which is when researchers look across multiple studies), the results of the two studies I just mentioned and other studies were confirmed. In ththe studies of hypnosis versus no hypnosis the average short term weight loss was 6 pounds for those not using hypnosis and 11.83 pounds with hypnosis. Even mmore importantly, over the long term the average weight loss without hypnosis remained at 6 pounds, but with hypnosis it jumped to 14.88 pounds – indicating again ththat the effects of hypnosis seem to compound over time. What is impressive about these results is that doing hypnosis under controlled conditions is extremely didifficult, and to have the research indicate that people are losing anywhere from 2 to 17 times more weight under hypnosis than when they do not use it clearly iniindicates that hypnosis should be used by anyone who is serious about weight loss\u00a0(Kirsch, Irving (1996). Hypnotic enhancement of cognitive-behavioral weight loss treatments–Another meta-reanalysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64 (3), 517-519).<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Irritable Bowel Syndrome\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ‘R* Randomized trials have shown hypnosis to be of value in …irritable bowel syndrome”\u00a0(BMJ, 1999).<\/p>\n *\u00a0Medics at The University of Manchester have discovered a way to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) using hypnotherapy. Two hundred and fifty patients who have suffered from IBS for over two years were given twelve one-hour sessions, during which they were given an explanation of how the gut works and what causes their symptoms.\u00a0 “IBS is ideal for treatment with hypnosis, as there is no structural damage to the body,” explained Professor Whorwell.\u00a0 “During the hypnotherapy, sufferers learn how to influence and gain control of their gut function, and then seem to be able to change the way the brain modulates their gut activity….with a success-rate of about 70%”\u00a0(University of Manchester, 2005,\u00a0 Hypnotherapy An Effective Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome. ScienceDaily, *\u00a0“Hypnotherapy is superior to standard care in children and adolescents with functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome.\u00a0 In a randomized controlled trial, hypnotherapy led to a cure by the end of treatment in 59% of 53 young patients compared with 12% of those getting standard care, according to Arine Vlieger, M.D., Ph.D., of St. Antonius Hospital in Nieuwegein. What’s more, after a year of follow-up, the hypnotherapy had resulted in a cure in 85% of the children, compared to 25% of those getting standard care, she said.\u00a0(Michael Smith, MedPage Today,\u00a0May 22, 2007)<\/p>\n Chronic pain<\/strong><\/p>\n * The evidence supporting the effectiveness of hypnosis in alleviating chronic pain associated with cancer seems strong. In addition, the panel was presented with other data suggesting the effectiveness of hypnosis in other chronic pain conditions, which include irritable bowel syndrome, oral mucositis [pain and swelling of the mucus membrane], temporomandibular disorders [jaw pain], and tension headaches\u00a0(NIH, 1995) .<\/p>\n \u00a0* The results of this study lend strong support to the clinical use of hypnotic suggestion, deep relaxation and other nonmedical techniques as alternatives to pain-killing drugs. One of the most widely used of such alternatives, for example, is controlled breathing in childbirth. Dr. Spiegel said. ”If you focus on some other sensation, it can mute your perception of the pain…. He added: ”Learning to focus elsewhere is a cognitive discipline that can be learned. One way to teach it is hypnosis.’\u00a0(DANIEL GOLEMAN, HEALTH: Psychology; Study Finds Hypnosis Can Suppress Brain’s Perception of Pain ).<\/p>\n * ‘There is convincing evidence that hypnotic procedures are effective in the management and relief of both acute and chronic pain and in assisting in the alleviation of pain, discomfort and distress due to medical and dental procedures and childbirth\u00a0(BPS, ‘The Nature of Hypnosis’, 2001).<\/p>\n * In a study funded by the NIH’s Office of Alternative Medicine, researchers taught a self-hypnosis technique to people suffering from chronic back pain.\u00a0 By ).\u00a0<\/strong>Anxiety, stress, panic disorders, phobias, depression<\/strong><\/p>\n * In 1999, the British Medical Journal published a Clinical Review of current medical research on hypnotherapy and relaxation therapies, it concludes, ‘There is good evidence from randomized controlled trials that both hypnosis and relaxation techniques can reduce anxiety, particularly that related to stressful situations”\u00a0(BMJ, 1999).<\/p>\n * ‘ Hypnotherapy and relaxation therapies …are also effective for panic disorders”\u00a0(BMJ, 1999).<\/p>\n \u00a0* A study\u00a0investigated the “effectiveness of cognitive hypnotherapy (CH), hypnosis combined with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), on depression, 84 depressives were randomly assigned to 16 weeks of treatment of either CH or CBT alone. At the end of treatment, patients from both groups significantly improved compared to baseline scores. However, the CH group produced significantly larger changes in Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Beck Hopelessness Scale”\u00a0(Assen Alladin and Alisha Alibhai, Cognitive Hypnotherapy for Depression: An Empirical Investigation, Abstract).<\/p>\n * “A systematic review has found that hypnosis enhances the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for conditions such as phobia …and anxiety’ (BMJ, 1999).<\/p>\n * ‘Hypnosis and the practice of self-hypnosis may significantly reduce general anxiety, tension and stress in a manner similar to other relaxation and self-regulation procedures.\u00a0(BPS, ‘The Nature of Hypnosis’, 2001)<\/p>\n \u00a0* Another study reviewed the “evidence for the use of hypnosis in the treatment of posttraumatic conditions including posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder. The review focuses on empirically supported principles and practices and suggests that hypnosis can be a useful adjunctive procedure in the treatment of posttraumatic conditions”\u00a0(Steven Jay Lynn and Etzel Carde\u00f1a, Hypnosis and the Treatment of Posttraumatic Conditions: An Evidence-Based Approach, Abstract).<\/p>\n Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n * In addition to the treatment of\u00a0psychiatric disabilities<\/strong>, there is a place for hypnotism in the production of\u00a0anesthesia or analgesia<\/strong>\u00a0for surgical and dental operations\u00a0\u00a0(‘Medical use of hypnosis’, BMJ, April, 1955)<\/p>\n Child birth<\/b><\/h2>\n * “Hypnotism… in suitable subjects … is an effective method of\u00a0relieving pain in childbirth<\/strong>\u00a0without altering the normal course of labor”\u00a0(‘Medical use of hypnosis’, BMJ, April, 1955).\u00a0\u00a0For many years now women have chosen to go through childbirth without using medication. HypnoBirthing, as it is called, teaches pregnant women to take advantage of their body\u2019s natural anesthetic abilities in order to make childbirth a less painful, more positive experience. Studies have shown that hypnosis plays a positive roll, not only for the mother, but for the baby as well\u00a0(Debra Gordon, The fresh face of hypnosis: an old practice finds news uses \u2013 New Wisdom Better Homes & Gardens, Feb, 2004,http:\/\/www.gohypnotherapy.com\/hypnosis-information\/hypnosis-articles-essays-on-hypnotherapy-written-by-hypnotherapists\/fresh-face-of-hypnosis\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n .Insomnia<\/strong><\/p>\n * *\u00a0 “Hypnotherapy and relaxation therapies …are also effective for …insomnia, particularly when integrated into a package of cognitive * * “Hypnotic treatment may assist in insomnia”\u00a0(BPS, ‘The Nature of Hypnosis’, 2001).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Asthma<\/strong><\/p>\n **\u00a0 ‘Randomized trials have shown hypnosis to be of value in asthma ”\u00a0(BMJ, 1999).<\/p>\n * * Over a six year period, 173 successive patients suffering from asthma were treated using self-hypnosis, 82% were either much\u00a0improved or experienced total \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n **\u00a0\u00a0‘Relaxation and hypnosis are often used in cancer patients. There is strong evidence from randomized trials of the effectiveness of\u00a0hypnosis and relaxation for cancer r\u00a0\u00a0 related anxiety, pain, nausea, and vomiting, particularly in children’\u00a0(Vickers & Zollman, ‘Clinical\u00a0Review: Hypnosis & Relaxation Therapies’, BMJ, 1999).<\/p>\n Headaches and migraines<\/strong><\/p>\n * An updated review of the literature on the effectiveness of hypnosis in the treatment of headaches and migraines, concluded that “it meets the clinical psychology research criteria for being a well-established and efficacious treatment and is virtually free of the side effects, risks of adverse reactions, and ongoing expense associated\u00a0with medication treatments”\u00a0(D. Corydon Hammond, Review of the Efficacy of Clinical Hypnosis with Headaches and Migraines).<\/p>\n Bone fractures<\/b><\/p>\n * A Harvard researcher reports that hypnosis quickened the typical healing time of bone fractures by several weeks\u00a0(Judy Callihan Warfield, Why Hypnosis?, http:\/\/www.successhypnotherapy.com\/topics\/about-hypnotherapy\/why-hypnosis-2.html\u00a0). \u00a0* Doctors at the University of Washington\u2019s Regional Burn Center in Seattle regularly use hypnosis to help patients alleviate excruciating pain\u00a0(Judy Callihan Warfield),\u00a0.<\/p>\n <\/strong>Stroke victims<\/strong><\/p>\n * Studies have shown that using the hypnosis technique of imagery had dramatic affects on patients who had lost the use of their limbs due to stroke. Their rehabilitation was shorter and much easier. * In 1992 a large research project into stop smoking methods was undertaken at the University of Iowa. This comparison of over 600 studies of nearly 72,000 people to find the most effective method to stop smoking, put hypnosis right at the top. This was reported in the New Scientist that “Hypnosis is the most effective way of giving up smoking, according to the largest ever scientific comparison of ways of breaking the habit. Willpower, it turns out, counts for very little”\u00a0(New Scientist, Volume 136 issue 1845 31 Oct 1992, page 6)<\/p>\n Research by The New Scientist Magazine (1992) has shown hypnotherapy to be the safest and quickest way to quit smoking. People were six times more likely to quit with one session of hypnosis and remain non-smokers over 12 months after their session, compared to those who used Nicotine Replacement Therapy.<\/p>\n * Results of a study, which were published in the Journal of Applied Psychology and included 48 studies of hypnosis covering 6000 smokers, clearly showed that hypnosis was three times more effective than Nicotine Replacement.<\/p>\n Hypnosis when combined with a Wellness Consultation can greatly multiply its effectiveness.\u00a0 During a Wellness Consultation with Dr. Laurie Lynch, you can learn what foods are a cause of addictions and what foods and herbs can help break the addictions. You can also learn about the damage smoking has done to your body and how to nourish the damaged areas with the right nutrients so the body can heal itself.<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0Laurie Lynch is a certified Hypnotherapist,\u00a0NLP practitioner, Time Line Therapist, as well as a\u00a0<\/strong>Wellness Consultant, Naturopathic Doctor, Master Herbalist, Nutrition expert at the Living Well Health & Education Center, (910) 426-5159.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hypnotherapy Are you tired of being a slave to old destructive habits? Do you want to gain control over your habits, thoughts, attitudes, and behavior? -to learn to use more than 10% of your brain? -to be healthy, happy, and successful? Then hypnotherapy may be the right tool for you. You can learn how you … <\/p>\n
\n-to learn to use more than 10% of your brain? -to be healthy, happy, and successful? Then hypnotherapy may be the right tool for you. You can learn how you can take control of your life through Hypnotherapy!<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n*Putting another in control of your mind –\u00a0False<\/u>\u00a0– No one else can control your mind or make you do anything you don’t want to do during hypnosis.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n*\u00a0 Gain control of your thoughts, attitudes, habits, and behavior; be the best you can be;
\n*\u00a0 Attain your ideal weight and shape;
\n*\u00a0 Quit smoking and other addictions the easier way, without gaining weight, without becoming grumpy or shaky;
\n*\u00a0 Eliminate phobias, fears of flying, jumping out of airplanes, public speaking, etc;
\n*\u00a0 Learn to relax, control stress, and relieve insomnia;
\n*\u00a0 Find and deal with underlying emotional causes of problems;
\n*\u00a0 Relieve depression, anger, anxiety, and irritability;
\n*\u00a0 Learn languages, etc. faster and easier; do better in school, on the job, with tests, etc;
\n*\u00a0 Increase reading speed and retention, memory, find lost objects;
\n*\u00a0 Manage pain, use as anesthesia, control asthma, control IBS, speed recovery from illness or injury;
\n*\u00a0 Increase motivation, gain confidence, and happiness;
\n*\u00a0 Improve relationships, both personal and job related;
\n*\u00a0 Enjoy exercise, improve sports abilities;
\n*\u00a0 Learn to like healthy foods and dislike harmful foods;
\n*\u00a0 Lower high blood pressure (if emotionally caused);
\n*\u00a0 Adjust to and master life and lifestyle changes;
\n*\u00a0 Ease pregnancy and childbirth;
\n*\u00a0 Handle emergencies calmly, effectively, appropriately;
\n*\u00a0 Look at past events and gather valuable life-learnings, explore past life experiences;
\n*\u00a0 Forgive and love yourself and others;
\n*\u00a0 Program your subconscious mind to set up circumstances for success in life.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nh\u00a0\u00a0 hypnosis’,\u00a0 2001).<\/p>\n
\nr\u00a0\u00a0 relaxation training, guided imagery, self monitoring or goal setting with the same therapy supplemented by hypnosis. Those who received the hypnosis lost more\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 w weight than 90 percent of the non hypnosis, and maintained the weight loss two years after treatment ended.\u00a0(Bolocofsky, David N.; Spinler, Dwayne; Coulthard-Morris,
\nLinda (1985). Effectiveness of hypnosis as an adjunct to behavioral weight management. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41 (1), 35-41).<\/p>\n
\na\u00a0 also given hypnosis for reinforcement. After 9 weeks, not surprisingly, both groups lost weight due to the changes in diet and exercise while under supervision.
\nWhat happened after the 8 month and 2-year follow-ups might surprise you. The group that did not have hypnosis did not lose anymore weight and in fact most
\ng\u00a0 gained most of their weight back. The hypnosis group, however, continued to lose weight during both intervals and the studies showed that far more people in the
\nh hypnosis group met their long term weight loss goals. The hypnosis group continued the eating and exercise habits learned in the experiment while the non-
\nh hypnosis group did not.\u00a0(Bolocofsky, David N.; Spinler, Dwayne; Coulthard-Morris, Linda (1985). Effectiveness of hypnosis as an adjunct to behavioral weight management. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41 (1), 35-41).<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/hypnotherapy.suite101.com\/article.cfm\/how_hypnotherapy_works).<\/p>\n
\np practicing the technique regularly, these patients were able to reduce their pain sensation by 80%. They also said they felt significantly less depressed and were able to sleep better at night”\u00a0(HypnoTherapy: Health Benefits, Alternative Medicine Therapies guide,
\nh\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/stason.org\/TULARC\/health\/alternative-medicine\/HypnoTherapy-Health-<\/a>\u00a0Benefits.html).<\/p>\n\u00a0* “A meta-analytical review of studies using hypnosis\u00a0<\/sup>with surgical patients was performed to determine the effectiveness\u00a0<\/sup>of the (hypnosis) procedure. The results indicated that patients in hypnosis\u00a0<\/sup>treatment groups had better clinical outcomes than 89% of patients\u00a0<\/sup>in control groups. These data strongly support the use of hypnosis\u00a0<\/sup>with surgical patients”\u00a0(Guy H. Montgomery, PhD*<\/sup>, Daniel David, PhD*<\/sup>, Gary Winkel, PhD*<\/sup>, Jeffrey H. Silverstein, MD<\/strong>, and Dana H. Bovbjerg, PhD*,<\/sup>\u00a0<\/strong>The Effectiveness of Adjunctive Hypnosis with Surgical Patients: A Meta-Analysis).<\/h2>\n
\u00a0*\u00a0\u00a0A study published in the medical journal, Lancet, found that patients hypnotized before surgery required less pain medication, sustained fewer complications, and left the hospital faster than those who were not given hypnosis(Michael Waldholz Wall Street Journal, Hypnosis Goes Mainstream, http:\/\/www.burlingtonhypnosis.com\/articles\/WallStreet.htm).<\/p>\n
\nth therapy (including, for example, sleep hygiene)”\u00a0\u00a0(BMJ, 1999).<\/p>\n
\nr\u00a0 remission of symptoms\u00a0(Maher-Loughnan, G.P. 1970, ‘Hypnosis and autohypnosis for the treatment of asthma’, International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis. 18: 1 -14).<\/p>\n
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