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The word hypnotism came into use in the mid to late 1800’s. Originally James Braid, who is considered the father of hypnotism, came up with the term in 1841, but it didn’t take on in the medical community until the 1880’s, long after Braid’s death. r
An addiction is both an enemy and a friend. On one hand, you know that every drag from a cigarette stick, and every overdose of sleeping pills, slowly but surely sends you to your grave. On the other hand, your poison of choice has numbed you from so many debilitating emotions, provided you a boost when you need to b
Past life regression is the practice of going into a trance state and being lead back through time until the subject arrives at another place and time than their current life would allow. Through this process it is believed that people can remember their past lives and several people have given startling accurate detai
Movies have plenty of images where self-talk is prelude to closure of a deal. There’s the salesman who tells himself he’s a god before meeting clients. There’s the motivational speaker who grins back at herself in the mirror to overcome presentation jitters. And there’s the nerd who deliberately fixes his postu
Chronic pain can be debilitating, and even pain that isn't lasting can severely impact our quality of life. For this reason, the ability to control pain with hypnosis has come into the public eye a great deal recently. Many of us live with pain every day. Arthritis, fibromyalgia, and depression are just a few chronic d
For many of us, our true self means our personality. However, for those dedicated to reaching enlightenment through discovering their true self, often with the aid of hypnosis, it means much more. Our true self is known by many names. Depending on your spiritual beliefs, you may call it your soul or your spirit. Others
Hypnosis has been a method of stress therapy for a long time, especially in cases where stress causes larger psychological issues. The unique ability of hypnosis to set the mind to a relaxed state in which subconscious suggestions can be placed makes it a powerful tool in changing behavior and cognitive thought process
Hypnosis has long been used as a therapeutic method of reducing stress, particularly when that stress results in psychological dysfunctions. Hypnosis makes one uniquely open to suggestion, making it possible for a hypnotherapist to treat a wide range of psychological conditions through the use of the treatment. r
Can you imagine how people go to a certain extent just to make sure they look younger despite their old age? Many men and women undergo plastic surgery, Botox, and many other expensive treatments just so they can get rid of their fine lines and wrinkles. These treatments can cost you thousands and many who want to stay
The word 'quitting' means putting an end to a state or activity, so if you ever pick a cigarette again, then it means that you never had quit smoking in the first place. Those who have just started or are thinking of starting the long walk back to the 'smoke-free' state need to live by one rule - ''It's not OK to have
Hypnosis has a very scary reputation. This is because media has portrayed hypnotism as something supernatural; a mystifying phenomenon that compels you to surrender your will to a complete stranger. There are stories of hypnotists inducing the guileless into yielding their wallet. There are supposedly true accounts of
The mind and body are connected. When your body experiences pain this signal is sent to the brain; which is how you feel it. When you are already overwhelmed with stress this can cause the pain signal to increase; meaning you will be in more pain. There are many ways to treat pain and the stress that might be part of t
Having trouble remembering things can be a frustrating thing. There are foods, herbs, and vitamins that can be taking to help with memory improvement, but there are other things that can also be done. Sometimes loss of memory can happen due to age or trauma, but no matter the reason for memory loss it can be improved.r
Hypnosis is a fascinating subject to most people. If you don’t know a lot about the actual techniques, hypnosis can appear to be a form of magic or dangerous mind control. So many misperceptions about hypnosis exist that you might be wary of hypnosis yourself. To better understand what hypnosis really is—and what i
Have you met people who are just intuitive by nature? They can be frustrating to have around, aren’t they? You spend all night studying the subject matter, yet these people know the answer by sheer instinct. You take time formulating your theory; yet intuitive individuals can rely on their hunches. You can almost see
You might have seen a stage performer using hypnosis to entertain their audience, but there is more to hypnosis than parlor tricks. You might have heard how hypnosis can help you to lose weight, stop smoking, deal with pain, or have an easy childbirth. All of these things are true and yet, hypnosis can offer so much mo
Weight loss hypnosis is a common promotion online these days. There are websites that sell audio and video recordings that can help you achieve a healthy weight. Weight loss through hypnosis is a practice dating back to the 1800s. It can be a very successful method of losing weight when it is used properly and in combi
In the world of thought training, the cancel-cancel-cancel technique is one of many different ways to retrain our minds to think in a more positive way. This technique requires diligence and commitment to master, however, the results can be astounding. What it Doesrnr
If you're a visual person by nature, you can probably appreciate the power of visualization during hypnosis. When we see things, they become much more real to us than if they are simply described. This is why most hypnotherapists, and self-hypnosis recordings, make good use of visualization, in order to deepen and enha
So many of us have spent years and years searching for our soul mates, getting frustrated, never realizing that finding your soul mate with hypnosis could even be a possibility. This makes much more sense if you think about it as a journey of self-discovery. r
In today's world, the sad reality is that most people are overly stressed, and very few realize just how helpful hypnosis can be in eliminating that stress. Hypnosis is essentially a very deep form of relaxation. However, because of some incorrect ideas about the process, many people are skeptical or even afraid of hyp
Hypnotism can help to change negative behaviors. This includes improving self confidence. In fact, most issues can often be helped with a boost to the self confidence. By working with self hypnosis or with a hypnotherapist you can dramatically improve your self confidence and start living a better life. r
Hypnosis works to help your subconscious mind change patterns and habits that no longer serve you. By working directly with the subconscious you can make real and drastic changes that would be much more difficult only using the conscious mind. r
If you suffer from writer’s block it can feel extremely frustrating. When writing is your profession getting writer’s block can be detrimental to your income, but even if you only write for the pleasure of it writer’s block can be difficult to deal with. Writer’s block can make you feel like your creativity is
Being able to read fast is one thing. Being able to read fast and actually retain what you have read is another. There are so many benefits to being able to read faster and remember what it is you have read. This can help you to do better in business and have a more enjoyable personal life by being able to read all of
Hypnosis is a relaxed state much like relaxation or meditation, but deeper. When in a hypnotic state you are still able to hear and make choices, but your subconscious is able to engage and be influenced. Hypnosis can be done alone; like self-hypnosis or by a health care provider; like a psychologist or hypnotherapis
People just want to find love. Being in a committed and secure relationship is what many people are desperately seeking. The problem is that most of these people don’t realize they have to be secure and full in and of themselves before they will be ready to find their soul mate. Loving yourself is one of the hardest
In today’s busy world, few of us can invest time exercising and conditioning our bodies. While nothing can replace an actual physical work-out, using the power of the mind to improve physical performance is an excellent “next best thing” for those whose schedules are too demanding for a visit to the gym. Whether
Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can be used to release ones full potential, especially when it comes to losing weight. If you have been on diet after diet and lost weight, only to put it on again, then you are well aware that it takes more than will power to successfully maintain weight loss. Even though you know how and what to eat and the importance of exercise, it can be difficult to lose weight. That is because losing and maintaining a healthy weight are much less about