Hypnosis offers such a quick disconnect effect. I see so many clients who enter the office with the weight of the world on their shoulders. The don’t know me, they have never been to my office, and most know nothing about hypnosis besides the entertainment side of the field.
My initial approach is to let them tell their story. I certainly need to gather pertinent information so I can assist them but this also helps them begin the process of separating themselves from their problems, which is crucial. The cathartic relief clients experience by simply offloading their ‘junk’ helps them to relax and the process also helps in developing rapport, they feel supported and begin to see me as someone who genuinely cares.
At the conclusion of the session I ask each client if they feel disconnected from the problems and concerns that burdened them upon arrival and most readily agree. This is a pivotal moment in their transition to success with their goal. The disconnect from their problematic past is palpable. Intellectually they recall the problems but clients no longer feel its effect. Responses to this freedom range from smiles to laughter, and on occasion, tears of joy.
By: Paul Gustafson RN CH
Karen Pischke RN runs Dreamtime Wellness in Gloucester, MA.
A gastric band, also called a lap band, is an inflatable silicone band surgically inserted around the top section of your stomach that creates a small pouch to restrict food intake.
In 2007, about 25 to 30 percent of the more than 200,000 bariatric surgeries (weight-loss surgeries) done in the U.S. used gastric banding.
Doctors say gastric banding is the least invasive form of bariatric surgery. With the obesity epidemic showing no signs of slowing down, many of those battling weight issues may be considering using a gastric band.
Obesity puts you at an increased risk of arthritis, depression, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, several forms of cancer, and many other diseases. It is a major public health crisis, but one that can be addressed without resorting to gastric band surgery, Dr. Joseph Mercola points out.
There’s always a risk when you go under the knife, but gastric banding and all types of bariatric surgery are fraught with a higher ratio of potential complications and risks.
One American clinical study that included a 3-year follow-up revealed that 88 percent of patients that tried a gastric band experienced one or more complications. 25 percent ended up having the gastric band removed permanently.
About nine percent of patients who had gastric band surgery had to undergo a second surgery to correct a problem with the band and/or a complication from the original operation.
Common gastric band complications are:
- Band eroding into the stomach (1.3 percent, requires band removal)
- Band slippage and/or pouch dilation (24 percent, requires another surgery)
- Difficulty swallowing (9 percent)
- Esophageal dilation and reduced esophageal function (11 percent)
- Gastroesophageal reflux (34 percent)
- Leaking or twisted access port into the stomach (9 percent)
- Stomach obstruction (14 percent)
Other possible complications include bowel and gallbladder issues, fainting, infection, kidney stones, malnutrition, and an increased risk of death, Dr. Mercola warns.
Bariatric surgery is just a quick fix and is NOT an effective weight loss tool because of the many negative long-term health consequences associated with this type of procedure.
Losing weight is very simple, if you know what you need to do, says Dr. Mercola. The number one dietary enemy in America is fructose, which is believed to be the main culprit in the obesity epidemic. Avoiding or completely eliminating fructose from your diet will greatly help your weight loss efforts.
By: Dr. Mercola
In 1990 I was in college and had to make a presentation. Public speaking had always paralyzed me with fear but there was no way around it this time. So I sought out a hypnotist and had 3 sessions. I did not know if it would really work until the day of the presentation. What a surprise. All the fear was gone and I was able to give my presentation without any problem at all.
At the conclusion there was even a light round of applause. I did not know if they were impressed with the content of my presentation or if they perhaps knew of my phobia, and were just glad to see me survive. In either case it was icing on the cake.
As a hypnotist I give presentations all the time and it is extra fulfilling to be able to help others overcome the same burden I once carried. I have assisted students in the same situation I was in, as well as high level corporate executives who tighten up in the conference room. I even had a physician who was terrified of speaking up at his weekly medical rounds.
By: Paul Gustafson RN CH
Hypnosis is the simple, enjoyable way to establish positive lasting change in your life. All change starts with a simple thought and hypnosis transforms positive thoughts into action. All it takes for success is to have an open mind, and the desire to create positive change.
Hypnosis accesses the powerful subconscious mind where all habits and patterns reside. It is repetition that creates lasting life-long patterns. It doesn’t matter if the pattern is good or bad; with repetition it becomes automatically rooted.
Over time, patterns develop deep roots that are long and strong. Hypnosis is the only technique that can pull these unwanted patterns out by the root. And because the imagination is in the subconscious you can create visions of success. It is these visions and sensations of success which guide inner thoughts toward new goals.
Nearly everyone can hear and remember all that is said to them during a hypnosis session. However, some go so deeply into the subconscious realm that they may not consciously be aware of segments of the session. There also can be many interesting physical sensations of the hypnosis experience.
Some individuals experience the weight of hypnosis, as though they are sinking into the surface beneath them. Many hypnosis clients lose awareness of their physical body’s altogether. Sensations of warmth or tingling in the extremities are also very common sensations.
Overall hypnosis is a thoroughly enjoyable experience for most individuals. It not only opens the door to tremendous positive life change but it also helps us to become more centered, calm, and focused on what is most important in our lives.
By: Paul Gustafson RN CH
