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Questions answered about hypnotherapy treatment
Hypnotherapy Treatment and how it works
I have had numerous articles published lately and many people
have contacted me to ask more about how treatment plans are
decided upon for clients. Most of these individuals have been
suffering form panic attacks or phobias. So I have addressed the
core of the question here for all to read, and it is my sincere
desire that this helps anyone considering hypnotherapy or
psychotherapy as a treatment for their problems to understand
just how the qualified and ...
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Top 10 Weight Loss and Fitness Myths
WARNING: Don't weight train until after you've lost weight!
No, no, please don't believe that headline! That's one of the
many myths associated with weight loss and fitness. If you're
interested in losing weight and getting fit as quickly as
possible, don't let these myths throw you off track:
Myth #1 - Some fancy exercise machine-of-the-month burns more
calories than any other exercise.
FACT - One thing that many people seem to be confused about is
how many calories are expended during ...
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Why should over-weight men want to lose weight?
Many men are not particularly aware just how damaging being
overweight can be, surveys time and time again indicate that the
knowledge men have about excess weight is at a poor level. In
fact some men even seem to celebrate their lack of knowledge and
actually be proud of their excess weight, as though it's a sign
of masculinity. I have a friend that will routinely pat his beer
belly and with an air of satisfaction and a big smile on his
face say 'look at that, all bought and paid for'. You ...
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The Many Benefits of Green Tea Extract
B>The Benefits of Green Tea Extract: Anti-Aging, Anti-Cancer,
Weight Control
One of the great advancements in
nutrition in the twenty-first century is the scientific
confirmation of the many benefits of green tea extract. Here are
just a few. Green tea: - Lowers cholesterol
- Slows arthritis
- Prevents the growth of cancer
cells
- Assists weight loss
What accounts for the health benefits of green tea extract? Over
1,800 scientific studies have found that the active constituents
in green tea are ...
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Eating ... Gaining Weight ... How to Control the Urge to Splurge
I confess: I'm completely addicted to Pringles. My determination
weakens every time I think about munching into one, hearing the
crunch, and getting that first taste of its yummy flavor. Pure
heaven. Although you don't flip over chips, probably there's
another food that lures you into the refrigerator or the pantry
cabinet. According to one study, 97% of women (compared to 68%
of men) experience cravings on food.
How do you control these urges that drag you in an intoxicated
shape away from ...
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Health Update
According to the Congress of the International Society on
Thrombosis & Haemostasis, a report released on August 10,
2005 elaborates how "Cocoa is the New Red Wine..."
In Southampton, England, a research team headed by Dr. Denise
O'Shaugnessy, presents new evidence that drinking a cup of cocoa
is benefiicial in the prevention of potentially life-threatening
strokes and heart attacks. Per Dr. O'Shaugnessy, "Cocoa
contains a substance called flavenoids, which are also present
in red wine.
...
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"Weight Loss." The Strength in Setting Goals, Achieving
The act of taking the first step is what separates the winners
from the losers. -Brian Tracy
Objectives and goal setting and a desire or an intention to meet
said goals and objectives is, undoubtedly the most imperative
piece of the puzzle when attempting to achieve anything
worthwhile in life. And as Brian Tracy has outlined here, it is
indeed the act of taking the first step and then following
through that will separate the winners from the losers. Clearly
defining what it is that you want is ...
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Diabetes and Exercise
There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I
diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or
no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to
inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose
levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is
characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to
control glucose levels or the cells not responding to insulin.
When a cell does not respond to insulin, it is known as ...
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What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a state of mind that is neither fully awake nor
fully asleep. It is what can be called a trance-like state
during which the patient is in an enhanced state of awareness.
During a hypnotic trance the conscious mind is suppressed and
the subconscious mind is revealed.
Hypnosis is a state induced by the doctor or therapist by way of
suggestion. The therapist suggests ideas, concepts actions to
the patient whilst under hypnotics. These ideas become
absolutely real to the patient and ...
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Eat t and Lose Weight - Its all in those MCT's
b>Can You Lose Weight Through Eating?
You get fat when you consume more calories than you burn during
exercise and rest. So, it doesn't seem reasonable to assume that
eating and thus taking in calories will help you lose weight.
However, recent studies show that foods such as olive oil, nuts,
green tea and dairy products can help control weight. These
foods contain a lot of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs)
There is much support for the notion that MCTs in these foods
stop hunger. After a ...
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Eating ... Gaining Weight ... How to Control the Urge to Splurge
I confess: I'm completely addicted to Pringles. My
determination weakens every time I think about munching into
one, hearing the crunch, and getting that first taste of its
yummy flavor. Pure heaven. Although you don't flip over chips,
probably there's another food that lures you into the
refrigerator or the pantry cabinet. According to one study, 97%
of women (compared to 68% of men) experience cravings on food.
How do you control these urges that drag you in an intoxicated
shape away from ...
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Nutrition has a lot to do with your current weight.
A MAJOR SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGH IN THE AREA OF MICRO NUTRITION
FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Are you eating 'all the right foods' but still gaining weight or
not losing any? Or maybe you can't seem to put weight on!! Read
on to find out what you can do to help yourself.
CELLULAR NUTRITION BASICS
CELLULAR NUTRITION simply means ensuring that the cells of our
bodies ' the tiniest living units are as fully nourished as
possible. This allows the cells to grow and repair and to
perform their functions with ...
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Mind Your Food!
Motivate and Lose the Weight One of the biggest challenges when
it comes to dieting is maintaining your level of motivation. To
help keep your regimen on the straight and narrow, try weighing
yourself just once a week instead of every day (daily weigh-ins
can be discouraging), and keep a photo of the 'old you' taped to
your mirror to remind you of an unhealthy past that will soon be
a distant memory. Slow and Steady Wins the Race When it comes to
safe and effective dieting, a slow and steady ...
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Phenylpropanolamine (PPH) Lawyer
Phenylpropanolamine, or PPH, used to be an active ingredient in
many over the counter nasal decongestants and weight control
drug products. The FDA pulled phenylpropanolamine off the market
in May of 2000 when a Yale University School of Medicine study
found that patients using PPH were at a higher risk of
hemorrhagic stroke, or bleeding of the brain. By then it had
been in popular use for many years, but because strokes are such
serious and unpredictable afflictions and safer alternative
drugs ...
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Common Health Disorders and their Dietary Solutions
Depending upon individual health concerns and issues, food
choices can affect body and mental health. To focus on improving
and strengthening your overall health and well being, here are
common health concerns for both genders listed in alphabetical
order and the foods that would work best in individual perfect
dietary planning. For more details, check with your own
healthcare providers and refer to, 'Doctor, What Should I Eat?'
by Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D. (Warner Books, Inc., 1995).
ACNE ' To ...
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Nutrition & Dietary Basics the Food Pyramid
In a nutshell, the USDA Food Guide Pyramid presents a general
outline of which foods to eat daily. And it is based on the
Dietary Guidelines presented by the USDA and the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.
The Pyramid recommends eating a variety of foods in order to get
the nutrients and calories needed for healthy weight
maintenance.
The bottom foundation or the pyramid is a recommendation for
6-11 servings of breads, pasta, rice and cereals. The actual
breakdown is:
For ...
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Chocolate Is Good For You!
Great news on the chocolate front! Chocolate is good for you.
Under certain circumstances.
Katherine Tallmadge, spokesperson for the American Dietetic
Association, says, in the February 9, 2005, WASHINGTON POST,
that 'cacao, or cocoa beans, contain 'flavanols,' naturally
occurring plant compounds also found in tea, red wine, and
apples. Their properties have been studied as heart disease
inhibitors.'
Carl L. Keen, chair of the department of nutrition at University
of California, Davis, states ...
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Exercise and Diabetes
There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I
diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or
no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to
inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose
levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is
characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to
control glucose levels or the cells not responding to insulin.
When a cell does not respond to insulin, it is known as ...
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Birth control pills 101- what you absolutely need to know
Introduction The alarming increase in the population because of
the stationary birth rates and the ever lowering death rates of
the countries brought about by the economical an social
development has imposed a need to lower the birth rates. There
are also certain social stigmas which are to be overcome to
reduce the birth rates for e.g. till recently in certain parts
of the world the birth control pills were not socially accepted.
But since their introduction they have placed themselves into ...
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Stop Smoking - Women Who Want to Quit Smoking
Ordinarily you would think that quitting smoking is the same for
both sexes. Whether you are a man or woman there can be a
variety of common reasons for starting smoking in the first
place and another range of common reasons for quitting smoking
across the sexes. Whilst on the surface this may appear true,
there are important differences to understand which can
definately aid quitting smoking for women.
According to research women start smoking and quit smoking for
different reasons to men. For ...
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How the Protein Diet Works
Protein is an essential nutrient necessary for maintaining good
health. In its basic form protein consists of amino acid chains.
Of the 22 amino acids that are capable of creating protein, 8 of
these can only be obtained through a protein diet. Because these
amino acids are utilized by the body a low protein diet can
affect a host of very important functions. The building of our
skin, hair, nails and internals organs all depend on amino acids
and are maintained trough a protein diet.
Muscle ...
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Are Fat Burner Products Safe?
A fat burner supplement operates by breaking down body fat
through a principle of thermo genesis. The ability to stimulate
the thyroid into action and raise body temperature is achieved
by taking a fat burner product.
A natural fat burner increases the metabolism rate while fat
cells are mobilised and inhibited from enlarging. Any stored
body fats are burned and utilised as energy by the fat burner.
Physically active individuals find fat burner products very
effective in reaching and ...
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Take Back Your Life 5
In parts 1-4 of this series of articles titled "Take Back Your
Life", we discussed what could be considered the four wheels of
the human wellness vehicle. We discussed the importance of
proper cell function, the necessity of having and maintaining a
balanced endocrine system, and the role of vitamins and
minerals, including certain trace minerals as they relate to
wellness, and the value of antioxidants. When considering how
many wheels we want on our car for the next road trip, we agree
that ...
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No Pain, No Gain Isn't True of Arthritis, But Exercise Is Still
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases
Recent studies have shown that exercise may acually help people
with arthritis in a number of ways. It can reduce joint pain and
stiffness. It can increase flexibility, muscle strength, and
endurance. And it can also help with weight reduction and
contribute to an improved sense of well-being.
Most comprehensive arthritis treatment plans should include an
exercise regiment. Rest and relaxation, proper diet, medication,
and ...
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Battle of the Bulge--How to Win it Forever
Almost two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese.
That's a pretty scary statistic. We, as a nation, are fat and
getting Fatter!!! But the truth is'this doesn't have to be true
and it doesn't have to be true for YOU. Even if you have always
battled extra pounds'there is hope.
Losing weight and keeping it off CAN be done'I've seen it done.
The main ingredient in success is knowing what you really want
to accomplish. Determining your ultimate goal and deciding that
you WILL achieve it ...
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Fixing it with Hypnosis
Fixing it with Hypnosis
There are many fears and misunderstandings about the use of
hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and the myths and mystery that
surround it are totally undeserved. This page will help you to
understand the enormous life-enhancing potential of this ancient
therapy.
It is used on a daily basis in literally millions of therapists
offices around the world, working with all sorts of 'human
conditions', including:
- Personal matters - Emotional difficulties - Psychological
problems - ...
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Take Control of Your Health
In large part, you're in control of your health, not your
doctor. And taking control of your health doesn't really depend
on whether or not you have medical conditions. Taking control
means developing habits and discipline.
The most important thing you can do is educate yourself. Learn
about your health problems and how you can take care of your
body. What do the latest studies say? The Internet is an
excellent place to research health issues. Sometimes just
finding different ways of doing ...
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Diabetes
Meal planning includes choosing healthy foods, eating the right
amount of food, and eating meals at the right time. The American
Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association
developed 6 food exchange lists for the purpose of meal planning
for people with diabetes as part of a diabetes diet. The 6 lists
for a diabetes diet are: starch or bread, meat and substitutes,
vegetables, fruits, milk or dairy, and fat. Every food on the
list has approximately the same amount of carbohydrate, ...
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Aleve, Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra
Aleve, Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra: What You Need To Know About
Arthritis Pain Medications
Recent controversy about the safety of pain medications for
arthritis has left patients and health care professionals alike
confused about which medications are safe to use. In fact, a
recent survey by the Boston-based Rippe Lifestyle Institute
indicated that many people with arthritis are suffering
unnecessarily because they have stopped or reduced their use of
pain relievers due to confusion about which ...
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