People die from stress all the
time. Diabetes, heart attacks, etc…
The clinical value of hypnosis
has been well documented in the book 21st
Century Medicine: Clinical Evidence
For the Healing Power of The Mind.
Most of our clients prefer to approach their health using natural methods,
which can be applied to most illnesses related to stress, including diet,
exercise, and better food choices.
Relaxation for example has been
proven to drop a diabetic’s long term blood sugar level just about as much as a
diabetes drug. And we all know the
drugs are expensive and sometimes the side effects are worse and unnecessary in
a lot of cases. Dr. Richard Surwit
of Duke University did a study on 108 type II diabetics. All they did was listen to 20 minute
relaxation sessions 3 times a week!
Hypnotherapy is all about relaxation but also more powerful.
Here are more remedies you can
immediately do to reduce stress:
- Remember to take 6 deep breaths (this takes one minute) whenever you “feel” the stress or anxiety coming on. Breathing stops stress in its track and then just think about something that makes you smile.
- Be aware of energy vampires. They take your energy and use it for themselves to deal with their own stress or try to pass it on to you. Walk away or put up a protective bubble!
- Learn from example. Who do you know who is “cool under pressure”? Follow their example. For every situation you can handle it calmly or stressed out. Simple choice. Choose calm!
- Take breaks. When you feel stressed or anxious, just walk away for 5 minutes to clear your head. Even in a meeting, excuse yourself for a moment and give yourself positive self talk.
- Think positive, calm thoughts. “I love being calm and relaxed”. Say it 10 times and you will feel it.
- Exercise – so simple. Go for a walk and it’s free!
Hypnosis can also do things that
the drugs cannot. Doctors at the
University of Minnesota have talked about how hypnotherapy can help increase
self-control and positively regulate behaviour.
We need to pay attention to the
research and give patients a choice and the power to choose how they want to
receive treatment. It's 2013! Let’s start educating ourselves on
treatments.
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