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Research Re-examined Uncovers Effectiveness of Hypnosis to Stop Smoking, Lose Weight
Posted by: admin in Health & Well Being on March 22nd, 2009
By Michael Porter, CHT.
More than one out of every five American deaths result from cigarette smoking, and an estimated 300,000 deaths a year may be attributed to obesity. In fact, the US Department of Health and Human Services reports that, “individuals who are obese have a 50-100% increased risk of death from all causes, compared to individuals with a healthy weight.” Read the rest of this entry »
STOP SMOKING WITH POSITIVE CHANGES HYPNOSIS
Posted by: admin in Stop Smoking on February 2nd, 2009
The use of hypnosis is sweeping the nation. Valid, clinically tested, and proven effective, hypnosis is a fresh approach to eliminating problems and modifying behavior. Hypnosis is becoming so popular, hundreds of thousands of people are taking advantage of its benefits daily.
Why People Smoke:
Since smoking is both mental and physical, success in stopping smoking relies on affecting both aspects of the habit. That so many chain smokers have stopped smoking within one or two sessions of hypnosis shows that modern advertising has given us a grossly exaggerated picture of the contribution the physical addiction to nicotine plays. This is not to say that everyone will stop with one session. As people vary, so will the time that each individual will need to make the appropriate changes.
The greater part of the smoking addiction lies in the forces of our habits and repeated behaviors. Also, smoking often occurs as a way to replace some deficit in life - lack of companionship, love, acceptance, self-esteem, security, independence, etc. - to replace some pre-existing habit such as overeating - or to deal with such issues as anxiety, boredom, etc. People also smoke because they derive sensual gratification from smoking - they enjoy touching or feeling the cigarettes, tapping the pack, seeing the flame of a lighter or the curling of rising smoke, or the smell of burning tobacco. Often the lighting of the cigarette (or cigar or pipe) in itself becomes a ritual.
Traditional methods of stopping smoking do not address this side of the problem, and that’s why they’re almost always destined to fail.
Hypnosis Works and It Lasts!
For most people, the absolute worst way to attempt to deal with a smoking habit is through use of willpower. Like moods and emotions, willpower fluctuates. One day it is strong, but the next day may be a down day and willpower fades. It is usually neither consistent nor effective.
Hypnotherapy is so different from more traditional methods of change because it does not rely on willpower. Instead, it helps you completely eliminate the desire for the cigarettes, so that lighting up truly is the last thing on your mind. With our guidance, it is possible for you to change the taste of a cigarette from pleasurable to undesirable.
Additional benefits of hypnosis include a greater sense of relaxation, stress reduction, a return of energy, and better sleeping habits. In addition, most people that use hypnosis to stop smoking do not feel the need to replace the habit with another, such as, overeating. There are no negative side effects to stopping smoking with hypnosis and you will not experience any negative withdrawal symptoms.
Programming for Success
At Positive Changes Hypnosis, we recognize that each person is unique. We therefore offer the most comprehensive programs tailored to your specific needs. To offer you any reinforcement you may need, every session you have with the hypnotist will be recorded live for you to enjoy at home. All that we require of you is for you to come in on a regular basis to enjoy your sessions.
Through different processes, we will also teach you how to be self-reliant so that once you get to your goal you will be confident, independent, and in control so that you no longer need us or a maintenance program.
You should also know that there are only positive side effects to hypnosis, and many of our clients report increased motivation, greater relaxation, and greater satisfaction with their lives as a whole. Be smoke free - naturally and effortlessly. Call Positive Changes Hypnosis now for your free, no-obligation consultation at (416) 488-4724.