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Hypnosis For Confidence Sam Javed October 3, 2013

Gut-directed group hypnotherapy improved quality of life in patients with IBS

Patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome indicated better illness-related quality of life after undergoing gut-directed group hypnotherapy in addition to medical treatment in a recent study. See Also IBS increased risk for osteoporosis, related fractures … Depression, anxiety prevalence similarly elevated among … Eluxadoline safe, effective for patients with IBS-D in phase 2 … Researchers …

Hypnotherapy For Weight Loss Sam Javed October 3, 2013

Happy appy: The new iPhone app that offers self-hypnosis to brighten your mood and even help you lose weight

Could popping pills for everything from lowering stress levels to curbing your appetite become a thing of the past? Perhaps, thanks to a new generation of iPhone apps – or at least that’s what their makers claim. The developers of new app Digipill (available from the iTunes store) claim it ‘uses psychoacoustics to unlock your …

Hypnotherapy Melbourne Sam Javed October 2, 2013

A hypnotic suggestion can generate true and automatic hallucinations

A multidisciplinary group of researchers from Finland (University of Turku and University of Helsinki) and Sweden (University of Skövde) has now found evidence that hypnotic suggestion can modify processing of a targeted stimulus before it reaches consciousness. The experiments show that it is possible to hypnotically modulate even highly automatic features of perception, such as …

Hypnotherapy Melbourne Sam Javed September 25, 2013

Hyp hyp Holloway! Palace in a trance as boss calls in hypnotherapist ahead of big Premier League kick-off

After eight years away from the Premier League, Crystal Palace shouldn’t need much motivation ahead of their season opener with Tottenham on Sunday week. But manager Ian Holloway – taking no chances – has had his players hypnotised before the big match to ensure they’re psychologically sharp. Former world boxing champ Glenn Catley, now a …

Hypnotherapy Melbourne Sam Javed September 25, 2013

The Science of Hypnosis

Hypnosis has been around for centuries. It’s been shown to reduce stress, anxiety and pain. Yet the practice is still struggling for mainstream public acceptance. New research from Stanford University is applying the latest medical imaging tools to figure out the science behind hypnosis, and what makes it work. Youth Radio’s Chantell Williams wanted to …

Don’t look into her eyes! Hypnotist shows women how to manipulate men using mind tricks without them even knowing

A hypnotist is teaching women how to use simple mind tricks to manipulate boyfriends or husbands into doing what they want. Canada-based Colin Christopher says men don’t even realize that their minds are being controlled thanks to covert method that uses subtle physical, visual and verbal cues. Many of his female clients want to know …

Hypnosis For Confidence Sam Javed September 6, 2013

The Hypno Boob Job: I went up three cup sizes after seeing a hypnotist

Ever since she lost 14st three years ago, Ashley Weller had been unhappy about the size of her breasts. But as a single mother with three children, she couldn’t afford plastic surgery. So when the 26-year-old heard about a hypnotherapist who said she could make her bust bigger simply by thinking about it, she decided to give …

Hypnosis For Anxiety Sam Javed August 30, 2013

Relax…You…Are…Getting…Bolder!

Beverly Donofrio was shy, mute at parties, and thought talking to strangers was a good way to ruin an evening. Then she had a session with a hypnotist, and she’ll tell you all about it once she gets the lamp shade off her head. A few years ago, when I complained to my latest, greatest, …

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Sleep Hypnosis Sam Javed August 28, 2013

Skin: The Stress Connection

Being under pressure doesn’t cause just the occasional blip of acne or fleeting rash—it can do a number on your skin’s ability to heal and fight off real trouble. The good news: There’s proof that mind-body treatments like hypnosis and biofeedback can work in your favor. As I write this story, my deadline looms before …

O’s Smoking Challenge Update

When O urged readers to chuck their cigarettes, hundreds answered the call to join our quit-smoking community on the message boards. Many ditched the nicotine—others continued to struggle. O found five women on the boards who bonded, confessing their failures, cheering each other on, and just shooting the breeze. Despite the support, all of them …

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