Hypnotherapy for the Active Mind

I am often asked, “What is hypnotherapy used for?” My answer is a standard, “Whatever you want to use it for.”

In the 1950’s the British and American Medical Associations had embraced hypnosis and used it primarily for pain. More recently it’s being used by millions of people for the relief of Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Addictions, IBS, and many other physical and emotional complaints. Currently, the NIH is conducting 21 clinical studies on the use of hypnosis for varies issues.

The advent of new technology, like brain imaging, has helped neuroscientists discover that under hypnosis there is decreased activity on the left side of the cerebral cortex, the part of your brain that controls critical thinking and aids in limiting your achievements. In contrast, the right side, which controls creativity and imagination, is a lot more active, and that is very good news! It is through the imagination that your brain creates a map of your ideal experience during hypnosis, so that it can be automatically recreated later on.

Hypnosis allows you to reach your subconscious mind to unlearn habits, relieve fears, phobias or misperceptions, and basically help you resolve anything that is holding you back from achieving fulfillment in your life. New coping skills are another valuable benefit to hypnosis because after all, finding resolution is not as hard as staying on track, especially during times of high stress.

You can use hypnosis for just about anything. After all, you are not asleep, but rather in a profound state of relaxation where your awareness of my words is actually heightened. This is similar to the state right before you fall asleep when the typical noises in your home seem louder, but it’s actually your awareness of those noises that makes them seem more intense because your body is so relaxed. For this reason, it is not possible to use hypnosis for something you do not want. You must already have a desire to stop smoking, but if you use hypnosis because your husband wants you to stop, it will not work. Actually, it’s safe to say nothing will under those circumstances, but you get the point.

Guided Imagery, deep breathing and visualization are all techniques used in Body Centered Hypnotherapy, and each session lasts between 10-20minutes. In addition, there is a 10min-a-day Active Meditation technique that helps you reinforce your new habit... a truly empowering practice.

Want relief from phobias, fears, anxiety or depression? Want support to stop excessive eating, smoking, or drinking? Want to be more organized, self-motivated, and procrastinate less? No problem. All you need is the desire to want those things and they can happen with greater ease than you ever thought possible.

FFB: Eat Within Seasons

You get more bang for your buck when you eat foods that are grown locally and seasonally.

Be mindful of your cravings for different foods as the season change. It's your body's way of telling you it needs certain nutrients to carry you to optimal health.

Look to fruits and vegetables to satisfy your cravings and you'll minimize binges and added stress to your nervous system.

http://www.todaysdietandnutrition.com/exc_091509.shtml

FFB: Support Binges & Triggers to Overeating

It might sound like a strange notion, but it works - support your stress binges and triggers to overeating or eating the foods that are on the banned list of FFB: Foods & Supplements Notes. Treat them as parts of you and adore and nurture them because guess what - no one else is going to do it better than you.

Don't fight, belittle them, or be condescending in any way... you won't win! Why? Because that kind of behavior hasn't worked in the past and it's not going to work now and you'll continue to feel bad about your weight and your self. Now, doesn't that sound like a waste of energy?

Have you ever really listened to anyone in your adult life that talked down to you in any way? Why would you do that to yourself, or even the parts that you don't like? If you partake in stress binges, or give in to triggers (parties, cookouts, events), right now, your association with food and comfort is obvious. How do you minimize those episodes? Be kind and supportive to yourself before and afterward.

Talk to those parts of you that are responsible for those eposides (you know where they are), and make a friendly pact that instead of binging of overeating, you will get a massage, pedicure, facial, go somewhere... do whatever brings you joy.

That's the best way to replace your current associations with food... find joy and comfort in life's small pleasures instead of food. Divorce your inner critic and marry your inner advisor. You know, the one that loves you warts and all.

Instead of telling yourself, "I can't believe I did that..." "I'm so fat...". "That was stupid of me..." Try this: "I know I was busy, but I'm going to find a way right now to help me eat healthier meals and snacks on the run." "That party was fun, but next time I'll have a big salad before I leave the house." "I'll print out Lizette's Notes for future reference. " ;)