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November 3, 2009

The difference between Physicial and Emotional Hunger

Filed under: General Hypnotherapy, Weight Loss — Tags: Buckinghamshire, diet clubs, diets, hypnotherapy, lose weight, milton keynes, Weight Loss — Howard the Hypnotherapist @ 12:21 am

Have you ever wondered the difference between the two? If you are looking to lose weight or shed those extra pounds then this will be helpful. if you have constant cravings then this is a must read.

According to US research, there are five main differences between emotional and physical hunger:

1). Emotional hunger is a sudden feeling whereas physical hunger comes on gradually.

2). Physical hunger is felt in the stomach – emotional hunger is felt in the head e.g. a sudden craving for a particular type of food like chocolate or something sweet or sugar dense etc.

3). When you feel desperate to eat a particular type of food, it is an emotional need. If you are really hungry, then you are open to a wider choice of food options.

4). Emotional hunger wants to be satisfied immediately whereas physical hunger can wait.

5). Emotional hunger leaves you feeling guilty – physical hunger leaves you pleasantly full

Does this ring any bells for you?

Let me know if you would like more information about tacking this issue or something else on your mind.

Howard the Hypnotherapist

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November 1, 2009

Weight Loss Hypnotherapy Studies

Filed under: General Hypnotherapy, Weight Loss — Tags: Buckinghamshire, diet clubs, diets, hypnotherapist., hypnotherapy, milton keynes, slimming, Weight Loss — Howard the Hypnotherapist @ 12:00 am

Here’s some interesting studies that have been carried out on the success of Hypnotherapy as appossed to normal weight loss systems diets etc.

they are from the USA and if anyone has any more recent independant research from teh US or UK i would be gretful if you could let me know.

One of the things that you will ntice is the dates in the research and i am glad to say that things have improved dramatically in terms of process, tools and success rates.

Bolocofsky, David N.; Spinler, Dwayne; Coulthard-Morris, Linda (1985).

Effectiveness of hypnosis as an adjunct to behavioral weight management.

Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41 (1), 35-41

109 17-67 year olds completed a behavioral treatment for weight management either with or without the addition of hypnosis. Results show that, at the end of the 9-week program, both interventions resulted in significant weight reduction. However, at 8-month and 2-year follow-ups, the hypnosis subjects showed significant additional weight loss, while those in the behavioral-treatment-only group exhibited little further change. More subjects who used hypnosis also achieved and maintained their personal weight goals.

Cochrane, Gordon; Friesen, J., (1986) Hypnotherapy in weight loss treatment

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Volume: 54 489-492

Investigated the effects of hypnosis in weight loss for 60 females, at least 20% overweight and not involved in other treatment….hypnosis was more effective than a control group (17 vs. .5 pounds on follow-up).

Kirsch, Irving (1996).

Hypnotic enhancement of cognitive-behavioral weight loss treatments–Another meta-reanalysis.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64 (3), 517-519.

Averaged across post treatment and follow-up assessment periods, the mean weight loss was 6.00 lbs. (2.72 kg) without hypnosis and 11.83 lbs. (5.37 kg) with hypnosis….At the last assessment period, the mean weight loss was 6.03 lbs. (2.74 kg) without hypnosis and 14.88 lbs. (6.75 kg) with hypnosis… Correlational analyses indicated that the benefits of hypnosis increased substantially over time

Should you have any comments of questions please feel free to let me know.

Thanks and keep well

Howard the Hypnotherapist

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October 24, 2009

Easy Weight Loss using Advanced Hypnotherapy

Filed under: General Hypnotherapy, Weight Loss — Tags: Buckinghamshire, clubs, diet, hypnotherapy, lose weight, milton keynes, slimming, Weight Loss — Howard the Hypnotherapist @ 9:20 am

Weight loss/Slim Naturally

Using our Advanced Hypnotherapy is a very effective weight loss tool and can transform your approach to food, exercise and health.

It will allow you to stop dieting and encourage you to begin to take care of yourself in a more positive way by eating smaller potions of your favorite foods.

You will begin to enjoy exercise.

It will help you to stop obsessing about food

It allows you to leave all those feelings of failure and guilt.

It will enable you to deal with food cravings from chocolate, sweets pastries, etc.

It will enable you to start to believe that you can do it – that you too can become slim, confident and energised.

And it’s all done in just one session.

Find out more by contacting us now to find out how you can start losing weight the easy way.

Howard the Hypnotherapist

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October 16, 2009

More Definition of Hypnosis

Filed under: General Hypnotherapy, Uncategorized — Tags: Hypnosis, hypnotherapy, hypnotsist, milton keynes, Panic Attacks, Phobia's, therapy — Howard the Hypnotherapist @ 12:45 am

Hypnosis is a state of inner absorption, concentration and focused attention. It is like using a magnifying glass to focus the rays of the sun and make them more powerful. Similarly, when our minds are concentrated and focused, we are able to use our minds more powerfully.
Everyone has experienced a trance many times, but we don’t usually call it hypnosis. All of us have been so absorbed in thought –while reading a book, watching TV or riding the bus or driving to work– that we fail to notice what is happening around us. While we were not fully concentrating, another level of consciousness, which we refer to as our unconscious mind, takes over. These are highly focused states of attention similar to hypnosis.
Clinical hypnotherapists do essentially three things with hypnosis. They encourage the use of imagination. Mental imagery is very powerful, especially in a focused state of attention. The mind seems capable of using imagery, even if it is only symbolic, to assist us in bringing about the things we are imagining.
Another basic hypnotic method is to present ideas or suggestions to the patient. In a state of concentrated attention, ideas and suggestions that are compatible with what the patient wants seem to have a more powerful impact on the mind.

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October 14, 2009

What Happens to Your body if you stop smoking right now?

Filed under: General Hypnotherapy, Stop Smoking — Tags: Buckinghamshire, bucks, hypnotherapist., milton keynes, NHS, quit line, Quit smoking, Stop Smoking — Howard the Hypnotherapist @ 8:32 am

I think one of the main reasons people think it is so hard to quit smoking or stop smoking is because all the benefits of quitting and all the dangers of continuing seem very far away.

Well, here’s a little timeline about some of the more immediate effects of quitting smoking and how that will affect your body RIGHT NOW.

* In 20 minutes your blood pressure will drop back down to normal.
* In 8 hours the carbon monoxide (a toxic gas) levels in your blood stream will drop by half, and oxygen levels will return to normal.
* In 48 hours your chance of having a heart attack will have decreased. All nicotine will have left your body. Your sense of taste and smell will return to a normal level.
* In 72 hours your bronchial tubes will relax, and your energy levels will increase.
* In 2 weeks your circulation will increase, and it will continue to improve for the next 10 weeks.
* In three to nine months coughs, wheezing
and breathing problems will dissipate as your lung capacity improves by 10%.
* In 1 year your risk of having a heart attack will have dropped by half.
* In 5 years your risk of having a stroke returns to that of a non-smoker.
* In 10 years your risk of lung cancer will have returned to that of a non-smoker.
* In 15 years your risk of heart attack
will have returned to that of a non-smoker.

I am sure you will have seen something like this before personally i think that the real benfits are obtained quicker and there are hundreds more benfits you will obtain.

As a smoker it is important to find out how to do this the easy way in all my years the easiset way i have found is hypnosis carried out by a professional hypnotherapist.

Keep well and feel free to comment on this or anything else you have on your mind.

Howard The Hypnotherapist

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October 13, 2009

“Hypnosis is the most effective way of giving up smoking”…

Filed under: General Hypnotherapy, Stop Smoking, Uncategorized — Tags: cigarettes, Quit smoking, smoker, smokers, Smoking, smoking cessation, smoking helpline, Stop Smoking, stopping smoking — Howard the Hypnotherapist @ 5:01 pm

…according to the largest ever scientific comparison of ways of breaking the habit. Willpower, it turns out, counts for very little” – New Scientist, October 1992

In 1992 a meta-analysis by Frank Schmidt and Chockalingam Viswesvaran reviewed 48 studies, covering 6020 subjects. They found that the average quit rate for those using hypnosis was 30%.

Numerous studies have shown that the success for stopping smoking using hypnotherapy is much higher than nicotine replacement products. In 1968 Von Dedenroth reported in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis a stop smoking success rate of 94% over an 18-month period.

It is considered that the success rate will depend on the techniques used by the hypnotherapist (and these will vary from hypnotherapist to hypnotherapist, as there is no standardized procedure but you need to look for a hypnotherapist who has been practising for a long time. i have found that price is a good indicator or quality in this area.) and the desire for the smoker to stop smoking. make sure they have a system in place and beware of the turn up and we will take things from there hypnotist working from a converted garage or spare bedroom.

Hypnosis works to help you break the habit of smoking. It can also help you become more calm, so that there are little or no “withdrawal” symptoms on stopping smoking. Many non-smokers report how easy it is to stop smoking using hypnosis.

Hollywood celebrities Ben Affleck, Samuel Jackson, Ellen Degeneres, Matt Damon and Drew Barrymore have all used hypnosis to stop smoking. So how about you are you ready to stop smoking controlling your life?

We are based in Buckinghamshire in Milton Keynes where we have professional offices and great staff to look after you whatever the issue. Find out more about stopping smoking in Milton Keynes the easy way with advanced hypnosis.

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October 8, 2009

Obsessions Compulsions Disorders

Filed under: General Hypnotherapy, Panic Attacks, Phobia's, Uncategorized — Tags: disorder, milton keynes, Obsessions, OCD, Washing — Howard the Hypnotherapist @ 9:31 am

Obsessions Compulsions Disorders

OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety related problem and sufferers will typically experience their condition worsens at times of stress, uncertainty or upset. Advanced Hypnotherapy and NLP has proven to be an extremely effective form
of treatment to help you can take control of your life and your future.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

A person with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) experiences repetitive, intrusive and unwelcome thoughts, images, impulses actions and doubts which will typically get worse with time if left untreated. The OCD sufferer broods over the task (or thought) and the person becomes preoccupied and their mind is dominated by these thoughts. Sufferers will probably know that the behaviours are irrational but will not have the strategies to effectively deal with them.

Obsessional behaviour can include:-
• Checking things repeatedly e.g. locks, windows, doors
• Counting rituals e.g. checking your car door handle 5 times to make sure it’s locked
• A fear of contamination by dirt or germs
• Obsessive washing sometimes to the point or rawness
• Constant negative thoughts
• Obsessive worry or jealousy about your partner
• Having negative voices battle with positive ones
• Sexual obsessions or unwanted sexual thoughts (compulsion to view porn etc.)

Compulsions

With a compulsion, the sufferer feels immediate benefit from carrying out their compulsion. The more stress and anxiety someone has in their life, the stronger and more frequent their compulsions will become, resulting in their “escape” from the negative situation becoming shorter. This often results in feelings of guilt.

Compulsive behaviour can include:-
• Excessive drinking s
• Smoking
• Nail biting or pen chewing
• Comfort eating / over eating
• Gambling in bookies, internet or casino’s
• Drug addictions
• Self harming
• Spending in stores, internet or shopping channels etc

In my experience every person has their own unique way of coping with life. Some people develop disorders and compulsions to do so but these become a problem over time.
We have extensive experience in dealing with OCD, compulsions and negative habits typically in one 4 hour session.
Do you have something you would like talk to us about or simply have a question about a family member or friend?
If you do why not contact us on 0800 0 19 13 66 we are open for your calls 24 hours a day.
Alternatively simply email us with your contact details we will be in touch soon and we can but the steps in place to take control once and for all.

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October 7, 2009

10 reasons why you should think about using us.

Filed under: General Hypnotherapy, Stop Smoking — Tags: bucks, hypnotherapist., hypnotherapy, milton keynes, Quit smoking, Stop Smoking — Howard the Hypnotherapist @ 10:30 am

Quit cigarettes using hypnotherapy once and for all and in only one session.
Join hundreds of other Milton Keynes and surrounding area’s people who have stopped smoking easily. The technique I use has been developed by years of pain staking trial and error and I have been doing it full time for the last 8 years from our professional offices in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. I have a success rate over 95% in people stopping smoking once and for all in Buckinghamshire.
But that’s not all here are some other unique things:
1) If after seeing me you even crave a cigarette then all you do is all me and I will destroy that craving OVER THE PHONE. Yes over the phone. It’s free and for as long after your one time session.
2) I am not part of a franchise, questionable institutes, associations or other less than credible organisation that is hear today and gone with all their fancy guarantees tomorrow. We are a member of the GHR which is an impendent and respected organisation with a very open stance and high standards.
3) I have hundreds of testimonials for you to see for your self and see on the website.
4) You can contact me via the free phone number 0800 0 19 13 66 or my landline in the central Milton Keynes Office 01908 488 260 or my mobile number if you are a client. I have invested in the business so you wont have to call a mobile number to get hold of me.
5) If what I say in the first 10 minutes does not make sense and I mean complete sense to you then there is no charge what so ever. We part friends.
6) I have a tried and tested system that work and works at least 97% of the time if you want to stop smoking the easy way.
7) You won’t need anything else like patches gums and inhalers to help you along your way. This is natural and effective advanced hypnotherapy works.
There will be no withdrawal symptoms and no weight gain.
9) If this is not going to be right for you as a way to stop smoking then be let you know and then it is up to you to decide how you want to progress.
10) No multiple sessions no wobbly guarantees, no extra charges, no small print just simple effective easy to understand stop smoking therapy using advanced hypnotherapy.

We are here if you want to find out if stopping smoking the easy way is going to be right for you.

Because we are based in Central Milton Keynes working from professional offices with professional reception you can feel secure that you are making the right decision.

Break the habit once and for all by starting today and calling 0800 0 19 13 66 or 01908 488 260.

Until the next time

Howard D’Silva

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October 5, 2009

I will Stop Smoking when…..

Filed under: General Hypnotherapy, Stop Smoking — Tags: NHS, Quit Now, Quit smoking, Smoking, Stop Smoking — Howard the Hypnotherapist @ 2:07 pm

Here’s the thing I like about smokers they can be the most optimistic people around. That I like but I prefer people who are realistic about that optimism.

Of course you want to stop smoking and I know this to be true of every smoker. The reasons are complicated but I can know this from 2 questions which I have asked hundreds of smokers over the years and have always and I mean always got the same response.

You want to quit smoking once and for all but just before you do here’s a list of statements you will have said or will say into the future.

So you have decided that you do want to stop smoking but not until after….

That wedding
The Stag/Hen night
The Holiday
The World Cup
Christmas
The New Year
The funeral
The exams
The interview
I have moved house
Summer
Winter
Spring
Autumn
When I’m 20,21, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65,
When the kids behave themselves
When my sisters husband gets his act together
When my friend/partner/relation/daughter does it with me
When I have/don’t have the money
Fill out your reason’s here ______________

So you see there will always be a excuse for not stopping smoking, or there will be a better time to quit smoking. Yet, there will always be up and coming events in our life. As soon as one is over there will be another and another and another. If you always wait for the next one to be over with before you stop smoking, you will always be waiting to stop. In the early days I used to follow enquires up and I quickly realised that some people love talking about stopping smoking but never get round to it.
I sometimes joke that everyone does stop smoking eventually the wise ones get to have a life before they have to leave this world.

You know that you can’t keep putting it off. If you need extra help or support to stop smoking then seek that help out. Whatever you do don’t wait because statically smoking really is not good news for you or the people around you, but you know that anyway.

If you would like to have a chat about just how easy stopping smoking can be then please feel free to call us on 0800 0 19 13 66. We have been stopping people smoking in and around Milton Keynes for the past 8 years and work from professional offices in Central Milton Keynes.

I would like you to be optimistic for the best of reasons and without that dread that lurks behind many many smokers that maybe this next cigarette will be the one that tips me over the edge.
If you would like the help of an experienced stop smoking hypnotherapist which is a great way of stopping smoking then just contact us to find out if this is going to be right for you.

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