Hypnosis  has been used as one of the oldest healing techniques since the ‘sleep temples’ of ancient Egypt. However, in 1955 the British Medical Association endorsed the practice of hypnosis and since that time it has been recognized as a valuable addition to conventional medical treatment, despite the popular myths of mind control incorrectly suggested by “stage hypnotism”. The therapy is also recognized by the American Medical Association and the American Dental Association.

There are two main approaches someone may take to hypnotherapy – either find a professionally qualified practitioner, or use self-hypnosis.  Some people find the latter approach less worrying because no third party is involved.

Your can learn self-hypnosis online, free, with Learn Hypnosis in 5 Days - a professionally created course. The first lesson of the free hypnosis course will be emailed to you immediately and then will then get further hypnosis course instalments every 2 days, and a monthly newsletter ‘Inspired Minds’.  Register right away for your free course.

NOTE: Contraindications for hypnosis

Hypnosis is contraindicated for anyone suffering from epilepsy, clinical on. depression, heart or breathing problems, allergies, psychiatric illness or anyone using recreational drugs.

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Research has shown that excess stress not only increases negative hormone levels, the ones responsible for inhibiting sickness and disease, but it also suppresses the immune system.

More than ever before in our history, we are in need of a way to unwind, and care for ourselves in an effective manner.

The vast majority of people today are on the go almost constantly. This is only one of the reasons that people are looking for an effective way to escape the stress of daily life. Time for stress relief, to unwind and relax is highly overlooked, but most people simply cannot afford to escape to a luxury spa whenever they feel the need for time out.

Reflexology provides an answer to the problem of stress management. This form of self-help therapy can provide immediate stress relief in many instances; moreover it can be free of charge and is extremely convenient to use as a self-help tool.

If you are unfamiliar with reflexology, it is based on the philosophy that our feet and hands are a map to the health of your whole body.

Reflexology is simply the practice of strategically applying pressure to the areas of the feet and hands that correspond with specific body organs. By stimulating nerves on specific reflexes of the feet and hands, we can stimulate blood flow and eliminate toxin buildup in the corresponding areas of the body.

Reflexology is fairly simple to perform and even simpler to incorporate into your daily routine. It is one of the best ways to care for yourself.

There are many online guides and diagrams that you can use if you simply want to practice the techniques on yourself.

Here is a link to a free reflexology chart that you might find useful. The site has some other information about reflexology as well but the chart is its best feature.

Better still, enroll at a school of reflexology to learn the techniques correctly so that you can spread the health benefits to your friends or your family. If you plan to see a reflexologist professionally, always use a registered therapist.

Here is an information website provided by the Association of Reflexologists. It provides the latest information, useful links and contacts to the general public while a separate category has been made available especially for those that are trying to qualify as a therapist.

Combating the stress and pitfalls of everyday life is a challenge to say the least, but it can be done.Take time for yourself everyday and get your family involved too. Before long you will notice a big difference in how you see life and that you are able to manage your day and the inevitable stress that goes along with it so much better.

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If you are taking any medication, do not use herbs without professional advice, and NEVER stop taking medication recommended by your physician.

Also, please consult your own country’s regulations before using herbs in case they are not legal in your country.

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In conjunction with a couple of business associates, Carolyn Hansen and Reed Floren, I am pleased to bring you what I hope will be the first of a series of Health Giveaway events.

A group of health and fitness product providers have joined together to bring you a range of gifts that I know you’ll find useful. You may, especially, want to rush over and pick up a copy of:

Panic Buttons – How To Stop Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Click here to visit the site, on which you’ll find the above ebook, and over 190 other products, books, and programs for FREE!

You’ll find countless products relevant to readers of this blog! Don’t miss out.

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Sometimes anxiety can be caused by low self-esteem and lack of confidence. These are ares that can be very successfully tackled with self development tools and I’m delighted to be able to offer you  free of charge,  some great self-improvement tools that one of my associates is giving away from his product range just to get you to subscribe to his newsletter. Rest assured that you can unsubscribe at any time, and he will completely respect your email privacy.

When all around us seems to be doom and gloom you can be forgiven for being anxious about the future. But that’s just the time to take action to lift yourself out of the doldrums. This material is designed to do just that and it’s completely free.

Bradley Thompson’s newsletter is interesting and will certainly give you plenty ot think about.

For some readers, it will be a reminder of concepts they’re already familiar with, and for others there’s a whole new horizon – so do keep an open mind. With over 300,000 subscribers Bradley Thompson must be doing something right!

Here are just a few of the free information you’ll receive when you subscribe to his self-growth newsletter.

• Advanced Memory Course
• The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) – Want to let go of fears, phobias or addictions? Need to improve your self-image or heal your physical body?  EFT can help. This guide unveils ALL!
• Self-Esteem Workbook
• The 18 Rules of Happiness
• Two free hypnosis downloads of your choice
• 177 Ways to Burn Calories
• Relaxation Screen-Saver
• And lots more fascinating information

There’s something of interest to almost everyone.

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Can acupuncture help stress and anxiety?

Discover the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to treating stress and anxiety. How acupuncture practitioners choose appropriate points.

Duration : 0:6:27

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Trichotillomania (or hair pulling) is an irresistible urge to pull out hair from your scalp, eyebrows or other areas of your body. Hair pulling from the scalp often leaves patchy bald spots, which sufferers will be embarrassed about and try to hide.  Frequently, trichotillomania can be triggered by a stressful event such as: change of circumstances, abuse, family conflict, the death of a close family member or even hormonal changes.

Self-help for hair pulling

Your doctor may be able to prescribe antidepressants to treat trichotillomania, but they can have unpleasant side effects, and some prefer a drug-free approach.

Proponents of complementary therapies recommend herbal products or homeopathy – be sure to consult a qualified practitioner, especially if you are on medication.

Studies have shown that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) a form of psychotherapy is an effective treatment for trichotillomania and your doctor will be able to refer you. CBT teaches you to become more aware of circumstances and emotions that trigger hair pulling so that you can learn to stop and substitute other behavior.

The dangers of hair pulling

Anyone who regularly indulges in hair-pulling  should receive a thorough physical examination from a health professional to rule out potential serious problems. In particular, those who eat their hairs should inform their doctors of this behavior as it may lead to serious health problems. Chewing or eating the hair may cause dental erosions, and even bowel obstruction when trichobezoars (hairballs) build up and are not eliminated.

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Charles Linden, author of The Linden Method explodes the myths surrounding the disorders such as Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, Stress & Phobias and shows sufferers how they can eliminate their anxiety, quickly and permanently without the need for drugs or therapy. The Linden Method has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide to permanently eliminate their anxiety. Please see video intro below.

Whichever product suits your budget, Charles Linden is the expert.

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To soothe stress, aromatic body treatment oils are ideal for massage, bath therapy and deluxe skin conditioning.

Recommended oils are: Sandalwood, Lavender, Orange and Clary Sage. Naturally-purifying extracts of Tea Tree, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang help to counteract the negative mental effects of stress for the ultimate in relaxation.

Soothing essential oils of Sandalwood, Lavender, Orange, Patchouli and Clary Sage soften skin and calm the senses.

Naturally-purifying extracts of Tea Tree, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang help to ease the body into deep relaxation for the ultimate stress relief treatment.

Recommended supplier of quality aromatherapy products: Neal’s Yard Remedies Home Store.

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Can you learn to be happy? Apparently so!

Tony Wilkinson, the author of “The Lost Art of Being Happy” believes you can learn five core skills of being happy, and perfect the art by regular practice. The skills are:

• Mindfulness – the ability to observe the inner life and be still
• Benevolence – the ability to overcome difficult emotions such as anger
• The ability to change limiting beliefs
• Letting go of the past and of fears for the future
• Enjoyment – being light-hearted, patient and grateful

The author took  a “first” in philosophy at Cambridge and is an advanced student of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. He also worked for 20 years in a merchant bank.

This varied background has contributed broad-based wisdom to a well-rounded book, which is a delight to read.

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