Archive for March, 2010

Self Hypnosis and Autosuggestion

Author : Doug Slater

When you induce a hypnotic state of mind through pre-recorded audio or internal thought process, you are performing self hypnosis Self hypnosis is done in the absence of a hypnotist, but in the presence of conditions suitable to inducing the mental state of hypnosis to one’s self

Autosuggestion is closely related to hypnosis Autosuggestion is a process in which the unconscious part of the mind is trained or programmed to do or believe a specific thing This is often done using hypnosis

A lot of people undergo through self hypnosis because of the benefits that can be derived by hypnotism First and foremost, hypnosis can remove or change behaviors Most people who want to change their attitude and behavior in a faster manner use self hypnosis Usually hypnosis is used to stop bad attitudes and habits like smoking and drinking Many may not agree to this method, but a number of people have actually quit smoking and drinking with self hypnosis

Another benefit of self hypnosis is implanting positive beliefs There are a lot of positive beliefs that can be implanted into your subconscious using self hypnosis These can be most beneficial to people who have negative views in life

Correspondingly, negative beliefs and traits can also be removed with self hypnosis Whether you admit it or not, you hide certain concepts and biases in your minds Unknowingly these biases are actually holding you from moving forward; thus getting rid of these can be very advantageous

Self hypnosis is also effective in removing stress fast Hypnosis is referred to by some people as the most relaxed state of being; thus removing any stress that is present in your mind and body Unlike other stress relieving methods, self hypnosis does not cost so much, and you can actually do this any time that you like and frequently as you like

Another benefit is for the relief of pain Self hypnosis has been used a number of times for the relief of pain In most cases, the state of mind is conditioned not to feel the pain, or to have a higher resistance to pain

Finally, self hypnosis is also used in weight loss or weight gain This is one of the safest methods in losing or gaining weight This basically follows the concept of mind over matter If you are placed in a state of mind which focuses on weight loss, you will definitely pattern your activities after this state of mind

Thus, self hypnosis contributes to the well being of a person According to some people, hypnosis is a way of putting your physical self in relaxation, and not a form of unconsciousness While hypnosis should be used for noble objectives only, there are some people who abuse the power of hypnosis instead As such, it is important for you to understand the purpose of self hypnosis before deciding to go through it

At NLP Hypnosis Secrets you can learn from our free hypnosis lessons including how to place yourself into a self hypnosis trance. You can also learn more about covert hypnosis, seduction techniques, NLP, hypnotherapy and persuasion tactics.

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Hypnosis News For March 2010

Here are the stories which have made the news in the world of hypnosis in March 2010.

Free Family Therapy Via Hypnosis

Probably the first free subliminal mp3 recording devised to bring harmony to disruptive families.

Smokers Get Hypnotized Free Online
UK based charity and international non-profit organisation NoSmokingAgain.org has created an On-line Hypnotherapy Website where smokers who want to kick the habit can register to receive free-of-charge clinical cognitive hypnotherapy via the Internet.

Bedtime Stories Are Hypnotising Kids
For generations, parents have known that bedtime stories help kids relax and fall asleep more easily. But you may not be aware that they also act as a form of hypnosis, says children’s author and financial education expert Daniel Britton.

Losing Weight Without a Diet? Try Hypnosis!
Ever wondered if it was possible to lose weight without dieting, exercise, pills or dangerous surgery? Well, “it’s not only possible, it’s recommended!” says Don Mannarino, a clinical hypnotherapist for over 30 years and creator of the popular Think and Lose program.

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Complementary Cancer Treatment With Hypnotherapy

When most people think about cancer they think about a disease that strikes suddenly and kills quickly. However were you aware that people develop cancerous cells everyday? The reason that this rarely develops into a full on bout of cancer is because the immune system effectively attacks the cancer cell(s) before they can cause an outbreak. What does this mean? It means that cancer is caused by a failure in the immune system. Why does the immune system fail? Usually because of stress (both mental and physical) or poor nutrition.

Traditional cancer treatment typically consists of surgery to remove the tumor and either chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Sometimes a hormone therapy is also used. The idea behind this approach is to remove the mass of cancer and then to completely kill off any cancerous cells that may not have been caught by the surgery. While this is the best option we have currently come up with for fighting cancer it comes with several drawbacks.

Firstly is causes a lot of stress to the immune system, it’s not only cancerous cells which are killed but white blood cells too. Secondly it is both physically and psychologically demanding for the person receiving such an intense course of treatment. Thirdly all this treatment inevitably leads to pain, and with the immune system weakened the healing process can take even longer than it normally would to repair the damage. These are all good reasons why a cancer patient may wish to look for a complementary cancer treatment, one of the most popular options is in fact hypnotherapy.

Since the mid to late 1950’s where both the British and American Medical Associations’ gave their approval of the medical use of hypnosis (as well as Pope Pius XII) hypnotherapy has been used successfully to help people lose weight, quit smoking, improve their sleep, overcome their fears and much more. In more recent years though hypnotherapy has become the leading complementary treatment for cancer.

There are many reasons why someone who is suffering from cancer may wish to use hypnotherapy. To begin with hypnotherapy is an excellent method of relaxation, and with the stresses and strains cancer (and it’s treatment) causes this in itself can provide a great relief. Hypnotherapy can also help a patient think more positively about their situation and illness. It is a dark period of anybodies life, yet with the proper thoughts and suggestions a person can still be upbeat and enjoy life. It has also been proved by many scientific studies that people with a positive outlook heal more quickly and have lower mortality rates.

Perhaps the most useful use of hypnotherapy for cancer patients though is reducing the pain and nausea they may be suffering. Unfortunately pain is to be expected when fighting cancer, and both chemotherapy and radiotherapy have been known to cause severe nausea in some patients. Hypnotherapy can reduce both these issues because of the way it directs the subconscious mind. Have you ever had a scratch that you didn’t know was there, then when suddenly you saw it it suddenly started to hurt, even though it didn’t before? That’s the power of the mind. In a reversal of this process a hypnotherapist can help a patient forget about the pain and nausea they have been experiencing and greatly reduce any discomfort.

Many hospitals and hospices now employ hypnotherapists to help people dealing with cancer as well as many other serious conditions. I hope that you have found this article useful. If you, or anybody you know, is currently fighting cancer please consider using hypnotherapy as a complementary treatment. It is not a cure, but it can make the situations much more bearable.

To find out more about hypnosis and cancer visit NLP Hypnosis Secrets where I discuss NLP, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, self hypnosis, covert hypnosis, persuasion tactics and seduction techniques.

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Mind-Body Healing With Hypnosis

You have probably heard of the powerful effects of hypnosis to help with behavior changes, self-improvement and memory recall. Lesser known are the powerful effects hypnosis can have on the body and physical healing. Since the mind is always working worth the body it makes good sense.

This field is known as Medical Hypnosis. The natural results often seem miraculous. Sadly, this wonderful modality has been pushed to the side because it is hard to analyze with standard scientific tools.

Nonetheless, Medical Hypnosis has a very long, well documented history. For instance, starting in 1846, Dr. James Esdaile performed over 2000 operations using hypnosis as the sole means of anesthetic. Back then the chances of surviving even minor surgery were slim, yet Dr. Esdaile had a very low mortality rate and rapid post-operative recovery. If chloroform hadn’t been introduced it is likely that hypnosis would be commonly used in surgery today. Hypnosis has also been shown to speed up post-operative recovery.

As long ago as 1955 the British Medical Association approved of hypnosis for certain uses. The American Medical Association quickly followed suit in 1958. There are countless modern studies showing the effectiveness of medical hypnosis.

So what is Medical Hypnosis, and what can it do for you?

Simply put, Medical Hypnosis is the use of hypnosis to assist physical healing and changes. The American Medical Association and many doctors have acknowledged that between 70 to 90% of illness starts in the mind. Negative mental states can weaken the body’s delicate defense mechanisms.

Doesn’t it seem obvious that if the mind can be the underlying factor for so much illness then it should also be able to heal that illness? Of course! Even the incredible effect of placebos proves this. It is hard to fathom why health professionals don’t see this. Well, things are changing – slowly…

The field of study and research in this area is known as psycho-neuro-immunology. It has been clearly shown that your thoughts and moods can cause changes in hormone and neurotransmitter levels. The brain and its chemicals interact with every other part of the body.

This knowledge is not new. Andrew Schalley and Roger Guillemin received the Nobel Prize in 1977 after showing how the brain uses neurotransmitters to ‘give orders’ to the body. Research at Michigan State University has demonstrated that a single cell can be controlled by how we think. Our state of mind plays a major role in our body’s susceptibility to illness and its ability to heal itself.

Since the body is controlled by the brain, and the brain by the mind, it follows that we can influence our body through the mind. Hypnosis allows us access to our subconscious mind, and is therefore the best tool for this purpose.

Many scientific hypnosis demonstrations have baffled the minds of the audience. Warts can be made to vanish. Ice can create heat blisters. Bleeding can be turned on and off at will. People walk on red hot coals without burning. Strength can be increased many times. These demonstrations are just to show the incredible potential we all have. Medical hypnosis uses these principles to enhance our health.

Medical Hypnosis has many favorable qualities. It is totally safe and non-invasive. Hypnosis has no risks or side effects. It generally costs only a fraction of standard medical treatment. Hypnosis can easily work alongside other therapies, and might even enhance their effectiveness. This is because the mind has the ability to block treatments from working.

Here is a brief list of some of the more common issues Medical Hypnosis has been used for:

* Allergies
* Asthma
* Bed wetting
* Blushing
* Body building
* Breast enlargement
* Childbirth
* Duodenal ulcer
* Eyesight
* Hair loss
* Headaches/Migraines
* Immune strengthening
* Insomnia
* Menstrual problems
* Pain Control
* Sexual problems
* Skin disorders
* Sports improvement
* Stammering
* Twitching
* Warts

The list could go on for ever!

You were born with an incredible ability to heal. A medical hypnotist’s job is to help you utilize it. Some problems may need diagnosis or referral from your physician. Your doctor is necessary, so always consult with your physician concerning a medical issue.

One final word. When selecting a hypnotist be sure to check that they are properly qualified. Keep in mind that a medical of psychology degree does not include hypnosis training, so check their qualifications in terms of hypnosis training and experience. A medical hypnotist does not have to be a medical doctor, but will happily work with your doctor. I urge you to discover for yourself just how great medical hypnosis can be.

Andrew McCole is a leading hypnosis counselor, educator and researcher, who specializes in Medical Hypnosis, and stress management. Want to know if hypnosis can work for you? To get an immediate, accurate assessment of how hypnotizable you are, take Andrew’s popular free online Hypnosis Quiz. You can take the quiz, and find out more about hypnosis at => http://www.behyp.com

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Richard MacKenzie Direct

Richard MacKenzie is a world-famous psychologist who uses self-hypnosis and other hypnotic techniques to help others create lasting modification in their lives.

A number of the tools used by Richard MacKenzie to help normal people make extraordinary life changes include self-hypnosis, hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), and a new method called EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). A selection of personal issues can be addressed using these simple tools, including phobias, anxiety, obsessions, weight problems, sexual issues, smoking, and much more.

Hypnosis is related to stage magic and cheap entertainment tricks, however it is much more than that. Richard MacKenzie isn’t a magician and does not practice that brand of hypnosis. Psychotherapists acknowledge hypnotherapy as a valuable and effective tool for change. Progressive relaxation and the power of suggestion are used in hypnotherapy to effect deep psychological change.

Hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis work by teaching clients to undergo progressive stages of deeper and deeper relaxation. Throughout a deeply relaxed state the unconscious mind can be reprogrammed using positive suggestions. Dramatic and immediate changes can be accomplished using these hypnotic techniques.

Hypnosis can make deep, fast changes because it bypasses the conscious mind. Hypnosis cuts right though the conscious mind to create rapid, deep change. Solving problems at the conscious level can take a long time and can be very frustrating. Hypnosis gets right to the unconscious root of a problem to solve it in record time.

NLP is a specific kind of hypnosis that works very quick. NLP alters self-image, perceptions, and thoughts by tapping an individual’s communication style and manner of talking.

EFT, a technique pioneered by MacKenzie, combines hypnotherapy, self-hypnosis, and NLP into one tool for modification.

Traditional therapy can be frustrating when it takes years and years and doesn’t work. MacKenzie’s EFT method can achieve the same or better results in a fraction of the time.

Richard MacKenzies website has the advantage of being flexible, private, and filled with many different treatment options. Affordable MP3 audio programs addressing a selection of problems are available at the site for immediate download. Visitors can also use the site to schedule personal hypnotherapy sessions. Anyone who visits the site can also find a life coach or qualified hypnotherapist in their local area, browse a directory of articles on conditions and treatments, or order lots of useful self-help materials.

Many totally different problems can be treated using the MP3 self-hypnosis audios, including Addictions and Habits (like smoking, alcohol addiction, cannabis addiction, compulsive lying, compulsive gambling, compulsive spending, and nail biting); Phobias (like fear of flying, fear of the dentist, fear of public speaking); Sexual Issues; and a broad range of Lifestyle Issues (like generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, insomnia, fear of driving, depression, negativity, insomnia, and more).

Visitors to the site have the freedom to design their own program and identify their own personal goals. MacKenzie’s site is designed to go beyond addressing anxiety, phobias, and addictions. Richard MacKenzie wants visitors to go beyond solving problems and on to setting goals and developing personal potential.

Live is about more than solving issues and relieving fear. Richard MacKenzie wants visitors to the site to achieve the kind of lives they have always dreamt about living.

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