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Dieting Doesnt Work

Why don’t diets work in the long-tern? Research has shown that when we diet our own bodies work against us by releasing hormones that actually slow down our metabolism and increase our hunger. So what’s the answer? Continue reading

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Hypnosis Eases Cancer Operation Pain

According to a study lead by Dr Guy Montgomery of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, hypnosis can significantly reduce the amount of pain experienced by women undergoing breast cancer surgery. The side effects of breast cancer surgery can include … Continue reading

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Hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Hypnotherapy for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome is a highly effective therapy according to Dr Roland Valori, editor of Frontline Gastroenterology.  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common (and often debilitating) stomach problem which can produce abdominal pain, bloating, … Continue reading

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Why Diets Don’t Work

At last there is real scientific evidence to show why diets don’t work. Research carried out at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and reported in the scientific journal ‘Cell Metabolism‘ has shown that when we starve ourselves through dieting, … Continue reading

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Virtual Gastric Band hypnosis

Thomas Condliff, a 62 year old man with type 2 diabetes is appealing against a decision to refuse him a gastric bypass operation. According to North Staffordshire NHS Mr Condliff does not meet its criteria for weight loss surgery because … Continue reading

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In Support of Non-Medical Hypnotherapists

As a practising hypnotherapist I was keen to hear Dr Peter Naish, president of the Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine section of the Royal Society of Medicine discuss hypnosis on the Today Programme (06/06/11) – especially as I am an associate … Continue reading

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Hypnosis for childbirth – NHS trial

The mums-to-be will be taught how to use self-hypnosis to put themselves into a trance-like state during labour as an alternative to costly and potentially harmful painkillers such as epidurals, morphine. Continue reading

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Hypnosis for Pain Relief

Hypnotherapy is well known as a method to successfully treat conditions such as stress and stress related problems like as anxiety, panic attacks, high blood pressure and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) etc. Hypnotherapy is also accepted effective treatment in psychological … Continue reading

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Gastric surgery and obesity

Is bariatric surgery the answer to the UK’s obesity epidemic? According to an article by Nick Triggle published on the BBC News website “millions of pounds is lost in England by the failure of the NHS to provide more obesity … Continue reading

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Recession Depression

We all know that stress can have a profoundly negative effect on our mental health. A recent study by Roehampton University and the children’s charity Elizabeth Finn Care has revealed a sharp increase in the number of people suffering from … Continue reading

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