Many of us had dental visits as children that left us with traumas and fear of the dentist office. In many cases this was a time before “modern dentistry” began. Because of this many adults do not go to the dentist as often as they need to or ever in many cases. The very last place they will choose to go to is the dentist. Many of us go along just fine, and then in one visit we may develop an irrational fear of the dentist and never want to go back. We can develop phobias and fears anytime in our life. I have had clients that had to be given major drugs just for teeth cleaning. Some clients are so afraid that they become overcome with anxiety just thinking about making the appointment! I have had many clients that had terrible dental experiences, some just freaked out in the chair with no reason, or couldn’t have the dentist work in their mouth under any circumstances. Many of these people will do extremely well after hypnosis. In many cases the dentist can’t believe it is the same patient he has dealt with before. Many clients listen to a customized CD I make for them during the whole dental visit and remain calm and relaxed. Hypnosis allows the vital signs to remain normal, and the tongue and throat are relaxed as well, and clients can swallow easily. Many people fear that they can’t swallow during the dental work and this becomes a big problem for them, and hypnosis can help. So if you have been putting off dental visits due to old fears from the past (especially you baby boomers) try hypnosis and give yourself a happy smile.
SMOKING AND HYPNOSIS
If you are ready to quit smoking and are motivated to quit, then hypnosis can be of significant help. Thousands of people have quit smoking forever with hypnosis. Many people have tried over and over to quit on their own and just not quite been able to quit, or they quit for a period of time and then start up again. There is a high success rate with hypnosis, especially for those who are motivated and ready to change their life. Hypnosis can be used along with other quit smoking products as a powerful adjunct to their plan. Many people quit after just one session in hypnosis, and others reduce their smoking over a period of time. If you have tried to quit before, or are ready to quit for the first time, then hypnosis can be a powerful, quick way to help you achieve your goal.
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND HYPNOSIS
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS is the most common gastrointestinal disorder. After medical testing has been completed and all tests are normal, then IBS is often listed as the cause of the gastrointestinal problem. It may present with mild to severe symptoms including abdominal pain, gas, cramping, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. The symptoms of IBS can be devastating and can occur at any time. Sometimes symptoms are related to food, alcohol, and stress. Stress can play a big role in IBS. Some people have had IBS since childhood and it started during a time when they were unable to cope with situations around them. People can experience IBS just with present day stress, and even experience more stress based on the anxiety of the unpredictability of IBS. Many articles have been written on the benefits of hypnosis in IBS. Hypnosis can help in relaxation and stress reduction.Using visualization of normal functioning in the abdominal area can help create healing and health to the area of dysfunction. Remember our thoughts have tremendous power in self healing, what is in the mind is in the body. How we think affects how we are!
CHILDREN AND HYPNOSIS
Children are very easy to hypnotize, as they are in unintentional hypnosis until about eight years old. Then they start to develop their conscious mind and they begin to add logic and reasoning to what is happening around them. Even after the age of eight or nine they continue to go in and out of hypnosis easily until their teenage years. If the child is in a stressful situation or home life they will stay in unintentional hypnosis even longer. Before they develop their conscious mind what they hear, see or react to is true for them. They have no way to protect themselves emotionally. Many children will begin to exhibit unwanted habits and behaviors to help them deal with stress. This could include nail biting, hair pulling, nightmares, bed wetting, weight problems, low self esteem, and exaggerated fears and anxieties. Hypnosis can help with these problems and much more including attention and behavioral difficulties. Children are a joy to work with and the results can be extremely powerful for them and those around them.
CYCLIC VOMITING SYNDROME AND HYPNOSIS
Cyclic vomiting syndrome can be devastating for anyone who has it. Nausea, abdominal pain, and excessive vomiting are the main symptoms. Children and adults can experience these symptoms. Many times the client will come to me after all medical tests have ruled out any other disease or dysfunction and they have been diagnosed with cyclic vomiting. Most clients have gone through medications that don’t work and other modalities that haven’t helped. The vomiting in most cases has completely upset their lives; job loss, isolation from the family, and other related health problems due to the excessive vomiting. They experience a loss of control in every part of their life. Their world revolves around the vomiting. Stress and anxiety are known to play a large role in bringing on more episodes of vomiting, and many times a stressful episode started the cyclic vomiting in the first place. The stress can be a happy event or unhappy event. It is still stressful and anxiety producing. Most clients can remember the first time the vomiting started and what happened prior to the episode. During hypnosis logic and reasoning can be given about the events which deal with the emotional aspect. Followed by direct suggestions about the physiological aspect of the vomiting and health in the total gastrointestional tract. Clients can experience an immediate stop to all symptoms with hypnosis, and in other cases a lessening of the symptoms. Remember, what is in our brain is also in our body. Change the way you think, change the way you become.
