SET A GOAL TO GET IN BETTER SHAPE!

Every year during the holidays, you’ve probably seen the depressing reports about people who gain between 5 and 10 pounds over the holidays.

I’m not sure if this worries you or not, but a lot of people are terrified about getting fatter.

 A study by the National Institute of Health found that this seasonal weight gain – even just a pound – is the kind of weight gain that most people don’t lose when the holidays are over; it simply adds to the weight that “sneaks up” on you as you get older.

People often wonder how it’s possible to wake up one morning at age 40 or 45 and “suddenly” they’re 30 pounds heavier – or more – than they were in college.

Of course, some people really do pack it on over the holidays, but whether it’s a pound or ten pounds, did you ever ask yourself why does holiday weight gain happen at all?

In previous years, I’ve asked my readers that question and here are some common answers:

Holiday Excuse Survey Says…

“I’m too busy over the holidays to even think about eating healthy.”

“I’m more stressed over the holidays, and the food is around, so I eat more.”

“I have at least three parties to attend and then there’s Christmas and New Year’s,
so it’s impossible to stay on a diet”

“No one can tell me not to enjoy myself over the holidays so I’m just going to eat whatever I want.”

These answers all have a few things in common:

“Either/Or” Thinking

First, they assume that you can EITHER get in better shape OR enjoy yourself, but not both, It has to be one or the other. The truth is, either/or thinking is crazy thinking and a great killer of healthy programs.

Second, these are all excuses or rationalizations. “I’m too busy” for example, is always an excuse.  We all have the same amount of time – 24 hours a day – the real problem is, most people don’t make exercise and healthy eating a priority.

Third, none of these are the real reasons most people gain weight over the holidays to begin with. The real reason is because an intention was never set for the opposite: To get in better shape over the holidays.

The truth of the matter is: most people actually set a “goal” to get in worse shape over the holidays. That sounds crazy, but true! It’s not conscious, of course, as few people would intentionally set out to get fatter. They simply do it by default. In their minds, they accept that it must be just about impossible to stay in shape, so why bother?

Even though we are half-way through the Holidays —  
what would happen if you SET A GOAL TO GET IN BETTER SHAPE
over the rest of the holidays?

What would happen if you decided that it was not an all or nothing proposition and that you could enjoy the holidays and get in better shape at the same time?

And what if you decided that your health and your body were the highest priorities in your life, because you realized that can’t enjoy anything else in life, including family or holidays, if you don’t feel good?

Here’s what would happen: You’d get in better shape!

The idea that you can EITHER enjoy the holidays OR stay in shape – but not both – is wrong, it’s damaging and it’s limiting. Life is not an either/or proposition; it’s a matter of balance.

Success does not mean going to extremes. Success can be a simple matter of re-examining your beliefs, rearranging your priorities, setting goals, changing the questions you ask yourself and re-evaluating your expectations.

So what are you expecting for the New Year ? Are you expecting success? Are you expecting to be in better shape after holiday parties, celebrations, dinners, and desserts? If not, why not? What’s preventing you from enjoying all of the above and still getting in better shape? Do you have a limiting belief which dictates that it’s one or the other? Could it be that you never set a goal, intention or expectation to do it? Could it be that you’re rationalizing or making excuses? If so, then I challenge you to change it this year.

As of this writing, there is less than 1 week until the end of the year. Why not see how much you can improve your behaviors over the holidays, without depriving yourself of any holiday enjoyments or festivities? Just change your expectations. Change your nutrition. Change your thinking. Change your actions.

Accept the Holiday Health challenge and see what happens! And let me know!

All the best to you and your family, and I wish you a Very Happy New Year —
May 2011 be even better than you could imagine!
Diane

Diane Edwards
Edwards Hypnotherapy
www.DianeEdwards.com
www.HypnoBandSanDiego.com

 

10 Ways to Survive the Holidays

With the holidays approaching, and all the food temptations that you are likely to be subjected to, you may be a little nervous. This time of year chocolates and cookies inevitably appear on your doorstep or in the office. Or maybe you find yourself at parties where there are endless spreads of sweets and high calorie dishes. Friendly faces push rich food and beverages into your hands and it may feel like you are clinging to every ounce of willpower you have, but only by a thread.

Relax, and cast your worries aside.  With the following tips, you’ll be able to survive the holidays with a smile, and still fit into your clothes easily. . . .

Tip #1: 
Avoid excess hunger.  Do not let yourself become too hungry.  Make sure that you plan regular, healthy meals for yourself so that your stomach is comfortably full. Then you’ll be less tempted to binge.

Tip #2: 
Take time for physical exercise. This will keep your blood sugar stable, reduce stress, increase your metabolism, and improve your overall sense of well-being.  Find an activity that’s fun for you that you really enjoy …even if it’s just taking a nice long walk.

Tip #3: 
Plan ahead. Plan a strategy for those situations where you know your willpower will be tested.  If you know that you will be at a party where treats are likely to be plentiful, plan your course of action in advance.  Keep in mind that if you totally deprive yourself, you’re very likely to binge later.  

Tip #4: 
Be assertive: Create ways to avoid outside pressure to eat foods that you know are harmful to you.  Practice using phrases of assertiveness such as “No thanks, I’m not hungry”, or “Everything was delicious, but I’ve had enough.”

Tip #5: 
Be prepared:  Carry around healthy snacks such as celery, cucumber or carrot sticks to munch on during the day.  The fiber in the vegetables will help you to have a full feeling in your stomach, and make it easier to walk away from the junk. An apple or piece of fruit before you go to a party can help tremendously.

Tip #6: 
Keep your eye on your goal. Frequently visualize yourself at your ideal weight, wearing your favorite outfit and engaging in an activity that you really enjoy, so that you can achieve and maintain your ideal weight.

Tip #7: 
Reward your successes.  When you get through an evening well –congratulate yourself!  Treat yourself to a full body massage and appreciate how good it feels to truly honor and care for yourself.

Tip #8: 
Be gentle with yourself.  If you find yourself screwing-up watch for the old negative self-talk creeping in, encouraging you to give up. No one ever does everything perfectly, so let it go. Remember whatever you did, it could always be worse!!! Say my phrase … “Whatever I did it could have been worse” Because that’s the absolute truth!

Tip #9: 
Deal with Holiday Stress. The holidays can be a time of stress.  Prepare for that by taking some time everyday to center yourself with self-hypnosis or meditation.  Become aware of your breathing throughout the day, and make sure that you are taking full, deep breaths.  Drink lots of water and make sure to stretch throughout the day to help release some of the tension that’s accumulated in your muscles.

Tip #10: 
Use positive self-talk. When you become aware of inner voices that sabotage you, choose to not listen to them.  Speak to yourself the way you would imagine that the most loving, caring friend would talk to you.  Praise the progress you’ve already made and give yourself gentle encouragement to help yourself avoid any pitfalls you may encounter.

Hope you find these tips useful and if I can be of any help at all to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Remember just one Hypnosis session can make a huge difference in helping you relieve any stressful situations allowing you have a happy and stress-free holiday.

 I wish you continued success and look forward to connecting with you soon,
Sincerely,

Diane
 

DIANE EDWARDS C.M.H.
Master Hypnotherapist and Hypno-Band Practitioner
3511 Camino Del Rio So. #302, San Diego CA 92108
888-800-8990      619-246-9661
www.DianeEdwards.com                www.HypnoBandSanDiego.com

 

What can you do about a lack of self-acceptance.

Over the past 22 years I have been working with people with many different issues, but what seems to be underlying so many problems these days is a lack of self-acceptance.

The main dilemma about ‘Self Acceptance’ is that it sounds like giving up. But it is not that at all. Self acceptance – seeing yourself as you really are (and that’s a much nicer experience than it might sound!), is the essential beginning to becoming who you want to be.

Real self acceptance gives you a solid foundation upon which to build yourself into who you want to become. Without that foundation, you may be building a house of cards.

And self acceptance is not just about appreciating your good points – it is more about being honest about your less commendable traits – without feeling guilty or inadequate because of them.
We need to stop pretending to be something we’re not — think about it — if we’re not OK with who we really are, how on earth are we going to be OK with someone we think we could be, might be — if only we were different!

Many times, growing up, we tried to be what other people expected us to be. We all know how well that worked!! True self-acceptance is being at peace with yourself for who you really are, without feeling you have to pretend. Then ironically, our self confidence takes a massive leap and life becomes so much easier and happier.

Self acceptance doesn’t mean we stop trying to improve, but it does mean making allowances, knowing and accepting our natural weaker points whilst always remembering and acknowledging our stronger points.

Once you truly accept yourself, you will waste no more energy or time on self deception or deceiving others and you will develop clarity as to just what needs improving.

I have been working with people with weight issues for over 20 years. It’s often an on-going battle. Could you imagine the difference in our lives if we gave up on ‘losing weight’ and just accepted ourselves for the amazing and unique person we really are?  What an incredible relief! And the strange thing about this theory is when we do finally accept ourselves for who we really are, the weight seems less of a problem, and that’s when the weight seems to go down. What a concept!

Hypnosis is one of the most powerful tools to help change our thinking!

So, if you need help with this idea of self-acceptance, please feel free to give me a call.
Let me help you identify the negative thinking that might be getting in YOUR way. Then you have the opportunity to create your life the way YOU would like it to be. And, if you want, we can create your own personal CD so that you can reinforce your new positive mind-set every day!

I look forward to hearing from you soon,

Sincerely,

Diane
DianeEdwards@GreatHypnosis.com
http://www.DianeEdwards.com

 

New Mental Band Shrinks Appetites and Waists Without Surgery

 

 NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The ‘Mental Band’ is a new advanced innovative weight loss program and it’s making its debut in San Diego at the Edwards Hypnotherapy Clinic in Mission Valley.

Imagine losing weight and keeping it off with no rigid diet, surgery or drugs. Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Diane Edwards is offering the experience of stomach constriction through hypnosis that, according to prior trials, gets results that parallel actual gastric band surgery. Participants are re-programmed to use their subconscious mind to control appetites, lose weight, and shift eating patterns.

“The mind is very powerful!” says Edwards, “What you think becomes real for you! The sensation of a smaller stomach suggested through hypnosis really feels like a surgically inserted lap-band.”  Edwards powerful hypnosis program uses a ‘mental’ gastric band and the power of the sub-conscious mind to offer a low risk, low-cost option for overweight people of all sizes.

Similar programs done in England and Spain confirm that the results of a mental gastric band parallels results from invasive surgery. Jo Smith’s story of her 55-pound weight loss within a few months of receiving her hypnosis lap band was covered in the London Press earlier this year, as were similar results experienced by Marion Corns, who also lost over 50lbs. As part of the process, both women underwent a simulated gastric band surgery during a hypnosis session and afterward experienced effects normally resulting from the presence of a physical band.

 

While the appetite and metabolic effects of the Mental Band are comparable to a surgically-implanted gastric band, other aspects of the program differ substantially. “My program offers great results because it includes personal support and multiple hypnosis sessions to change sub-conscious food habits.  These features are unique to my program and lacking in the standard gastric band surgery” says Edwards.

Edward’s program is a non-surgical procedure which includes weekly hypnosis sessions and re-enforcement CDs that will cost only a fraction of the $15-$30,000 charged for surgical procedures, and has none of the complications and discomfort of surgery. As a result of this procedure, you feel satisfied with smaller portions, you eat less and you steadily lose the excess weight you want, with no struggle or deprivation.

Hypnosis was approved by the American Medical Association in 1958 and is now commonly used in hospitals and burn centers to accelerate healing and reduce or eliminate pain.  Information about the hypnotic Mental Band can be found at www.MentalBand.com.

 

For more information, contact:             

Diane Edwards at 619-246-9661

Diane@MentalBand.com 

www.MentalBand.com    

 

 

New Gastric Mental Band Weight Loss Program

NEWS RELEASE

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

www.MentalBand.com

New Mental Band Shrinks Appetites and Your Waists Without Surgery

The ‘Mental Band’ is a new advanced innovative weight loss program and it’s making its debut in San Diego at the Edwards Hypnotherapy Clinic in Mission Valley.

Imagine losing weight and keeping it off with no rigid diet, surgery or drugs. Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Diane Edwards is offering the experience of stomach constriction through hypnosis that, according to prior trials, gets results that parallel actual gastric band surgery. Participants are re-programmed to use their subconscious mind to control appetites, lose weight, and shift eating patterns.

“The mind is very powerful!” says Edwards, “What you think becomes real for you! The sensation of a smaller stomach suggested through hypnosis really feels like a surgically inserted lap-band.”  Edwards powerful hypnosis program uses a ‘mental’ gastric band and the power of the sub-conscious mind to offer a low risk, low-cost option for overweight people of all sizes.

Similar programs done in England and Spain confirm that the results of a mental gastric band parallels results from invasive surgery. Jo Smith’s story of her 55-pound weight loss within a few months of receiving her hypnosis lap band was covered in the London Press earlier this year, as were similar results experienced by Marion Corns, who also lost over 50lbs. As part of the process, both women underwent a simulated gastric band surgery during a hypnosis session and afterward experienced effects normally resulting from the presence of a physical band.

 

While the appetite and metabolic effects of the Mental Band are comparable to a surgically-implanted gastric band, other aspects of the program differ substantially. “My program offers great results because it includes personal support and multiple hypnosis sessions to change sub-conscious food habits.  These features are unique to my program and lacking in the standard gastric band surgery” says Edwards.

Edward’s program is a non-surgical procedure which includes weekly hypnosis sessions and re-enforcement CDs that will cost only a fraction of the $15-$30,000 charged for surgical procedures, and has none of the complications and discomfort of surgery. As a result of this procedure, you feel satisfied with smaller portions, you eat less and you steadily lose the excess weight you want, with no struggle or deprivation.

Hypnosis was approved by the American Medical Association in 1958 and is now commonly used in hospitals and burn centers to accelerate healing and reduce or eliminate pain.  Information about the hypnotic Mental Band can be found at www.MentalBand.com.

For more information, contact:             

Diane Edwards at 619-246-9661

or email…Diane@MentalBand.com     

http://www.MentalBand.com

 

Hypnosis to Quit Smoking and How to Avoid Seeing a Bad Hypnotist

 

There’s so much news these days about not only how dangerous it is to smoke but now it’s becoming illegal to smoke in most places. There is a greater need for ways for people to stop smoking. More and more people are turning to hypnosis to quit smoking.

It is said that all hypnosis is self hypnosis and that the hypnotist can’t make you do something that you won’t normally do. There is some truth to those statements and some untruths. Hypnosis to quit smoking is an effective way for many people to quit smoking, but not all of them. So there are some things you need to be aware of if you want to get the most out of your sessions and avoid the danger of not getting what you want.

Hypnosis uses your imagination in a way that trains you to focus on what you can accomplish rather than what you are afraid will happen. Most smokers are afraid they will have trouble quitting smoking because they failed in previous attempts. A well trained hypnotist will recognize that fear in their client if it’s there and address it so that it doesn’t become a factor.

Some smokers are what can be described as emotional smokers who use cigarettes as a way of dealing with their feelings. This type of smoker needs the services of the hypnotist trained in advanced techniques so that those needs are addressed properly. It’s highly unlikely that an inexperienced hypnotist will have the tools necessary to help the emotional smoker. And it’s not always simple to figure out what type of smoker the person is until they are in session using hypnosis to quit smoking.

Working with an inexperienced hypnotist is probably the number one way for you to fail at getting your results. But how do you identify an inexperienced hypnotist? One way is to interview them about their hypnosis to quit smoking practice before agreeing to work with them. Asking them questions about how long they’ve been working with clients, how often they see smokers. What type of specialty do they focus on. These are the questions you need answers to before working with your hypnotist.

Answers like, I’ve been involved in hypnosis, or I’ve been studying hypnosis to quit smoking for X amount of years, could be misleading. Ask for specifics. What year were you certified? Are you certified? By what organization? Do you have an established facility that you work out of?

A good indicator of the experience of the hypnotist is how much they charge. I know many smokers are looking to get the best “deal” when they choose their hypnotist but this strategy might work against the smoker. A newly trained hypnotist will look to get clients to practice on in an effort to see if the stuff they learned in their online training or weekend course works. And they usually do this by charging very little for their sessions, or offering them for free.

You would probably be as disappointed in your new inexperienced hypnotist as you would be in having your transmission worked on by the neighborhood high school kid who works part time pumping gas at the service station.

So get involved in choosing which hypnotist you want to work with, and don’t be put off by the cost of working with a well trained professional. It’s probably just a fraction of what you are already committed to spending on cigarettes for the year. And whatever you spend on a poorly trained or inexperienced person is way too much. Remember – hypnosis to quit smoking is an investment that pays dividends in real money savings year in and year out.

The cost of hypnosis and hypnotherapy vary depending on your location, the popularity of the therapist, and the length and nature of the sessions you wish to purchase.  Don’t go for the cheap option! Take the free consultation. These consultations are designed so that you can make a choice as to whether the hypnotist is the right person for you or not. It’s his/her job to convince you of that. A good start is to experience hypnosis through a carefully chosen audio recording where you can experience, in the comfort of your own home or office, the relaxing meditative state of trance and see whether it is for you or not!

For more information on how Hypnosis can help you lose weight, stop smoking, sleep better, change some addictive behavior, or to set up a FREE Consultation, call Diane Edwards anytime…..1-888-800-8990 or email DianeEdwards@greathypnosis.com

Diane Edwards C.M.H. is a leading authority in the field of addictive behaviors and has helped thousands of individuals make positive changes in their lives.

See her Website…. www.DianeEdwards.com

 

Hypnosis to Quit Smoking and How to Avoid Seeing a Bad Hypnotist

 

There’s so much news these days about not only how dangerous it is to smoke but now it’s becoming illegal to smoke in most places. There is a greater need for ways for people to stop smoking. More and more people are turning to hypnosis to quit smoking.

It is said that all hypnosis is self hypnosis and that the hypnotist can’t make you do something that you won’t normally do. There is some truth to those statements and some untruths. Hypnosis to quit smoking is an effective way for many people to quit smoking, but not all of them. So there are some things you need to be aware of if you want to get the most out of your sessions and avoid the danger of not getting what you want.

Hypnosis uses your imagination in a way that trains you to focus on what you can accomplish rather than what you are afraid will happen. Most smokers are afraid they will have trouble quitting smoking because they failed in previous attempts. A well trained hypnotist will recognize that fear in their client if it’s there and address it so that it doesn’t become a factor.

Some smokers are what can be described as emotional smokers who use cigarettes as a way of dealing with their feelings. This type of smoker needs the services of the hypnotist trained in advanced techniques so that those needs are addressed properly. It’s highly unlikely that an inexperienced hypnotist will have the tools necessary to help the emotional smoker. And it’s not always simple to figure out what type of smoker the person is until they are in session using hypnosis to quit smoking.

Working with an inexperienced hypnotist is probably the number one way for you to fail at getting your results. But how do you identify an inexperienced hypnotist? One way is to interview them about their hypnosis to quit smoking practice before agreeing to work with them. Asking them questions about how long they’ve been working with clients, how often they see smokers. What type of specialty do they focus on. These are the questions you need answers to before working with your hypnotist.

Answers like, I’ve been involved in hypnosis, or I’ve been studying hypnosis to quit smoking for X amount of years, could be misleading. Ask for specifics. What year were you certified? Are you certified? By what organization? Do you have an established facility that you work out of?

A good indicator of the experience of the hypnotist is how much they charge. I know many smokers are looking to get the best "deal" when they choose their hypnotist but this strategy might work against the smoker. A newly trained hypnotist will look to get clients to practice on in an effort to see if the stuff they learned in their online training or weekend course works. And they usually do this by charging very little for their sessions, or offering them for free.

You would probably be as disappointed in your new inexperienced hypnotist as you would be in having your transmission worked on by the neighborhood high school kid who works part time pumping gas at the service station.

So get involved in choosing which hypnotist you want to work with, and don’t be put off by the cost of working with a well trained professional. It’s probably just a fraction of what you are already committed to spending on cigarettes for the year. And whatever you spend on a poorly trained or inexperienced person is way too much. Remember – hypnosis to quit smoking is an investment that pays dividends in real money savings year in and year out.

The cost of hypnosis and hypnotherapy vary depending on your location, the popularity of the therapist, and the length and nature of the sessions you wish to purchase.  Don’t go for the cheap option! Take the free consultation. These consultations are designed so that you can make a choice as to whether the hypnotist is the right person for you or not. It’s his/her job to convince you of that. A good start is to experience hypnosis through a carefully chosen audio recording where you can experience, in the comfort of your own home or office, the relaxing meditative state of trance and see whether it is for you or not!

For more information on how Hypnosis can help you lose weight, stop smoking, sleep better, change some addictive behavior, or to set up a FREE Consultation, call Diane Edwards anytime…..1-888-800-8990 or email DianeEdwards@greathypnosis.com

Diane Edwards C.M.H. is a leading authority in the field of addictive behaviors and has helped thousands of individuals make positive changes in their lives.

See her Website…. www.DianeEdwards.com

 

 

Everything You Need To Know About Hypnosis

Hypnosis can be a mystical subject. Many hypnotists shroud it in an almost metaphysical aura. This can add power to the process in many ways. However, there are many people who are not receiving the benefits of hypnosis merely because they do not understand it and are fearful of its use. In this article I have outlined some basic fundamentals of this subject so that after reading it you can make a more informed choice as to whether it is right for you or not.

Hypnosis is older than you can imagine. It has been used for thousands of years. Hypnosis, or more accurately trance, is a completely natural state of mind which you move in and out of everyday. It is, in effect, an altered state of consciousness. You are neither asleep nor are you completely conscious or wide awake, in other words. A common illustration of this can be seen in the simple act of watching a movie. If you are enjoying the movie, then your conscious mind stops processing your immediate surroundings as you immerse yourself in the world that is being presented to you on the screen. If you did not enter into a light state of trance while watching such programs, they would not give the pleasure they do. You must “lose yourself” in the characters believing them to be real people in order for the film and plot to be entertaining. We all know how bad a film is when we just can’t make a connection with the characters, so we just don’t find them convincing – the movie loses its hypnotic power and no longer becomes entertaining! Hypnotic trance is really just a state of deep relaxation which creates, what are called alpha and sometimes theta waves in the brain. Sometimes a subject can be in a fairly deep state of trance without even knowing it, they merely think they are very relaxed. In very rare cases the subject thinks they just fell asleep!

Everyone can be hypnotized. However, all forms of Hypnosis are really self-hypnosis. Without consensual participation from a subject a hypnotist is virtually powerless.  Having said that, it is extremely difficult to hypnotize a person who is very drunk, or has taken drugs (these people are already in a self-induced state of trance and directing them into a different altered state becomes almost impossible). In addition it is impossible to hypnotize someone who is adamant they don’t want to undergo hypnosis!

Hypnotherapy is a very specific form of hypnosis mostly used by health care professionals. As hypnosis is an extremely powerful tool for gaining access to the subconscious mind many emotionally created illnesses can be treated with hypnotherapy. In fact, as the medical profession becomes more aware of the role the mind plays in illness and healing, they have that some physical ailments, such as warts and skin disorders like eczema, can be successfully treated with hypnosis. Simply stated Hypnotherapy is an alternative therapy that uses hypnosis as a catalyst for creating inner change in a patient that may take months or even years of traditional therapy techniques.

Hypnosis is completely safe!
 It is just an efficient quick method for entering a deep relaxed, natural state of mind and body. There are no drugs involved, no unpleasant or unwanted side-effects and it is in no way addictive. You just need a comfortable chair, couch or bed, a willingness to relax and let-go and a trained professional or professional recording to listen to.

You are always in control of yourself before, during and after a hypnosis session.
 If you are a particularly “good subject” you may forget the experience afterwards but during the hypnosis session you are always aware of what is happening! You cannot be made to do nor say anything that is against your moral or ethical codes. You will be able to hear everything that is being said and be aware of everything happening around you. There are many people who actually become very sensitive to their environment. Their 5 senses become heightened and they are even more aware of the smallest of details while in trance. Of course you go back to normal upon “wakening”.

The vast majority of people remember everything that was said to them by the therapist when the hypnosis session is over. In fact it’s a pretty good bet to say that everyone who reads this article will be in that group.

It is the job of a hypnotherapist to make you feel comfortable before, during and after a session so if, at anytime, you feel uncomfortable with what the therapist is doing or saying tell them to stop! In order to get the most from any hypnosis session you must be able to relate to the hypnotist or hypnotherapist and trust them. For this reason all reputable hypnosis professionals give a free consultation before you ever enter a trance state. Seek out a hypnotist you feel comfortable with and who makes you feel that they can get the results that you are looking for – after all you are in charge!

Hypnosis is merely a tool. It is a highly effective method for producing inner change that is permanent. I can understand that some religions forbid their followers to take part in anything that may cause them to lose control of their mental, emotional and conscious functions but believing that hypnosis or a hypnotist can do any of these things is just a misunderstanding of the process. Hypnosis in no way interferes with your free will. You will not do anything that is against your ethics. Under no circumstances will you ever do anything that is totally unacceptable to you or goes against your personal code of conduct. Neither will you do anything that is against your moral code or which feels wrong to do. If strutting around like a chicken would cause you serious embarrassment then you just won’t do it!

There is no danger of becoming trapped in a trance state. This is another Hollywood myth designed for entertainment purposes and has absolutely no basis in fact. The real fact is, you can terminate the hypnotic session at any time you wish just by opening your eyes and stretching! If a hypnotist, for any reason, were to leave you in a hypnotized state or a hypnotic recording stopped unexpectedly, you would either wake immediately or fall into a natural, light state of sleep and wake after a very short space of time – and this would only happen if you wanted to stay in the relaxed state!

The cost of hypnosis and hypnotherapy vary depending on your location, the popularity of the therapist, and the length and nature of the sessions you wish to purchase.  Don’t go for the cheap option! Take the free consultation. These consultations are designed so that you can make a choice as to whether the hypnotist is the right person for you or not. It’s his/her job to convince you of that. A good start is to experience hypnosis through a carefully chosen audio recording where you can experience, in the comfort of your own home or office, the relaxing meditative state of trance and see whether it is for you or not!

For more information on how Hypnosis can help you lose weight, stop smoking, sleep better, change some addictive behavior, or to set up a FREE Consultation, call Diane Edwards anytime…..1-888-800-8990 or email DianeEdwards@greathypnosis.com

Diane Edwards C.M.H. is a leading authority in the field of addictive behaviors and has helped thousands of individuals make positive changes in their lives.
See her Website…. www.DianeEdwards.com

 

Everything You Need To Know About Hypnosis

 
Hypnosis can be a mystical subject. Many hypnotists shroud it in an almost metaphysical aura. This can add power to the process in many ways. However, there are many people who are not receiving the benefits of hypnosis merely because they do not understand it and are fearful of its use. In this article I have outlined some basic fundamentals of this subject so that after reading it you can make a more informed choice as to whether it is right for you or not.

Hypnosis is older than you can imagine. It has been used for thousands of years. Hypnosis, or more accurately trance, is a completely natural state of mind which you move in and out of everyday. It is, in effect, an altered state of consciousness. You are neither asleep nor are you completely conscious or wide awake, in other words. A common illustration of this can be seen in the simple act of watching a movie. If you are enjoying the movie, then your conscious mind stops processing your immediate surroundings as you immerse yourself in the world that is being presented to you on the screen. If you did not enter into a light state of trance while watching such programs, they would not give the pleasure they do. You must "lose yourself" in the characters believing them to be real people in order for the film and plot to be entertaining. We all know how bad a film is when we just can’t make a connection with the characters, so we just don’t find them convincing – the movie loses its hypnotic power and no longer becomes entertaining! Hypnotic trance is really just a state of deep relaxation which creates, what are called alpha and sometimes theta waves in the brain. Sometimes a subject can be in a fairly deep state of trance without even knowing it, they merely think they are very relaxed. In very rare cases the subject thinks they just fell asleep!

Everyone can be hypnotized. However, all forms of Hypnosis are really self-hypnosis. Without consensual participation from a subject a hypnotist is virtually powerless.  Having said that, it is extremely difficult to hypnotize a person who is very drunk, or has taken drugs (these people are already in a self-induced state of trance and directing them into a different altered state becomes almost impossible). In addition it is impossible to hypnotize someone who is adamant they don’t want to undergo hypnosis!

Hypnotherapy is a very specific form of hypnosis mostly used by health care professionals. As hypnosis is an extremely powerful tool for gaining access to the subconscious mind many emotionally created illnesses can be treated with hypnotherapy. In fact, as the medical profession becomes more aware of the role the mind plays in illness and healing, they have that some physical ailments, such as warts and skin disorders like eczema, can be successfully treated with hypnosis. Simply stated Hypnotherapy is an alternative therapy that uses hypnosis as a catalyst for creating inner change in a patient that may take months or even years of traditional therapy techniques.

Hypnosis is completely safe!
 It is just an efficient quick method for entering a deep relaxed, natural state of mind and body. There are no drugs involved, no unpleasant or unwanted side-effects and it is in no way addictive. You just need a comfortable chair, couch or bed, a willingness to relax and let-go and a trained professional or professional recording to listen to.

You are always in control of yourself before, during and after a hypnosis session.
 If you are a particularly "good subject" you may forget the experience afterwards but during the hypnosis session you are always aware of what is happening! You cannot be made to do nor say anything that is against your moral or ethical codes. You will be able to hear everything that is being said and be aware of everything happening around you. There are many people who actually become very sensitive to their environment. Their 5 senses become heightened and they are even more aware of the smallest of details while in trance. Of course you go back to normal upon "wakening".

The vast majority of people remember everything that was said to them by the therapist when the hypnosis session is over. In fact it’s a pretty good bet to say that everyone who reads this article will be in that group.

It is the job of a hypnotherapist to make you feel comfortable before, during and after a session so if, at anytime, you feel uncomfortable with what the therapist is doing or saying tell them to stop! In order to get the most from any hypnosis session you must be able to relate to the hypnotist or hypnotherapist and trust them. For this reason all reputable hypnosis professionals give a free consultation before you ever enter a trance state. Seek out a hypnotist you feel comfortable with and who makes you feel that they can get the results that you are looking for – after all you are in charge!

Hypnosis is merely a tool. It is a highly effective method for producing inner change that is permanent. I can understand that some religions forbid their followers to take part in anything that may cause them to lose control of their mental, emotional and conscious functions but believing that hypnosis or a hypnotist can do any of these things is just a misunderstanding of the process. Hypnosis in no way interferes with your free will. You will not do anything that is against your ethics. Under no circumstances will you ever do anything that is totally unacceptable to you or goes against your personal code of conduct. Neither will you do anything that is against your moral code or which feels wrong to do. If strutting around like a chicken would cause you serious embarrassment then you just won’t do it!

There is no danger of becoming trapped in a trance state. This is another Hollywood myth designed for entertainment purposes and has absolutely no basis in fact. The real fact is, you can terminate the hypnotic session at any time you wish just by opening your eyes and stretching! If a hypnotist, for any reason, were to leave you in a hypnotized state or a hypnotic recording stopped unexpectedly, you would either wake immediately or fall into a natural, light state of sleep and wake after a very short space of time – and this would only happen if you wanted to stay in the relaxed state!

The cost of hypnosis and hypnotherapy vary depending on your location, the popularity of the therapist, and the length and nature of the sessions you wish to purchase.  Don’t go for the cheap option! Take the free consultation. These consultations are designed so that you can make a choice as to whether the hypnotist is the right person for you or not. It’s his/her job to convince you of that. A good start is to experience hypnosis through a carefully chosen audio recording where you can experience, in the comfort of your own home or office, the relaxing meditative state of trance and see whether it is for you or not!

For more information on how Hypnosis can help you lose weight, stop smoking, sleep better, change some addictive behavior, or to set up a FREE Consultation, call Diane Edwards anytime…..1-888-800-8990 or email DianeEdwards@greathypnosis.com

Diane Edwards C.M.H. is a leading authority in the field of addictive behaviors and has helped thousands of individuals make positive changes in their lives.

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Ever Thought about Hypnosis?

People can find themselves looking at hypnosis therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you have a bad habit such as smoking , and you really want to quit. Or maybe you want to lose some weight, and are tired of all the diets… and nothing has helped. Another reason could be because of a relationship breakdown, or jealousy in a relationship. Or maybe just a self-esteem issue.

These are some of the most common reasons why someone may be looking for hypnotherapy to help them with their everyday issues.

Hypnotherapy is not a new concept, in fact; it has been around since the beginning of time. Some animals put themselves in a trance like state when they go into hibernation and are able to go without nourishment for long periods of time.

Hypnotherapy became more understood by physicians around the 19th century.

Is it true to say that not everyone can be hypnotized? Research shows that people with the ability to perceive what is going on around them and recognize changes in their own awareness may block themselves from being helped through this type of therapy.

Others can find that they are easily hypnotized. This is because they are more able to enter a trance like state and respond better to suggestions through their subconscious mind.

Hypnotherapy has also been tested along with modern medicines to analyze people’s different responses to treatment.

On a number of occasions, groups of people who are receiving the same medical treatment have been separated and hypnosis therapy has been given to one section of the group to see what affects may occur.

More often than not, those who received hypnosis therapy felt less pain and anxiety and made a speedier recovery, which in turn, saved costs on medical treatment.

It is unfortunate that most people’s first introduction to hypnotherapy is stage hypnosis which gives the idea that hypnotherapy is where someone puts you under a spell and controls your movements causing you to perform in front of an audience some kind of bizarre act.

This is not what hypnotherapy is all about.

When a person looks to a hypnotherapist to help them with their problem, although they will put in a very relaxed state, they are always going to be aware of what is happening around them.

Hypnotherapy has helped lots of people with various different conditions, psychological as well as having a positive effect on their behavior and has been effectively demonstrated through medical research.

Hypnosis has helped people overcome common and uncommon issues that people are faced with in their everyday lives, offering a release from pressures and conditions that seem to have a hold over them either by bad habits such as smoking or psychological issues such as jealousy.

Whatever the issue is that you may be facing, hypnosis can have a positive effect and help you overcome these issues.

Learn more about Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy and uncover its benefits to you, visit Diane Edwards at www.DianeEdwards.com

Diane Edwards

Diane Edwards C.M.H. is a leading authority in the field of addictive behaviors and has helped tens of thousands of individuals make positive changes in their lives with her CD’s and other forms of Hypnotherapy.

Diane has been in private practice since 1989 and has an unconditional commitment to each of her clients to be open and honest, to be focused on their goals, and to work to achieve these goals in the shortest time possible.

To find out if Hypnotherapy is for you, Diane offers a free, no-obligation consultation at your convenience, so call Diane today at 1-888-800-8990
For more information on how Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy can help you stop smoking, sleep better, lose weight, or change some addictive behavior, you can call Diane anytime for a FREE Consultation. Call her today, make your life better!
Diane Edwards at 1-888-800-8990 or email her at DianeEdwards@greathypnosis.com

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