Motivation is like bathing :)

"People often say that motivation doesn't last.

Well, neither does bathing -

that's why we recommended it daily."

Zig Ziglar

Sally Reed's Hypnosis Seattle

At Hypnosis Seattle, Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy can help solve your problems and achieve your goals, such as weight loss, eating and exercise issues, stop / quit smoking, reduce anxiety and stress, improve self esteem, release the fear of public speaking, sleep better, relaxation, relationship counseling, release recurring thoughts and negative self-talk, overcome limitations, improve memory, learning, and test taking, get rid of bad habits, improve health and healing, make good choices, feel good, be happy.

My approach.

Of course, I love it when just one session is all it takes to solve your problem completely, and I have had that happen with everything from insomnia to test anxiety. 


I always approach each situation as if it can be resolved in one session, but sometimes there are more complex factors involved and it takes more sessions to address what comes up for each individual. 


When the challenge is really entrenched, which can happen for a variety of reasons that may be known or unknown, the subconscious seems to be acting like an opposing team stubbornly determined to win.

Hypnosis allows you to enter a wonderful state of relaxation and heightened suggestibility, allowing you to begin focusing your mind on your desires and goals in a way that can powerfully imprint success on your subconscious mind.

The effect snacking on almonds has on weight.

"A study published in the International Journal of Obesity looked at the effect snacking on almonds has on weight.


Researchers divided 65 obese adults into two groups. One group was given a low-calorie diet where 18 percent of the calories came from fat. The other group was given an almond enriched diet. Thirty-nine percent of their calories came from the almond's fat.

Both groups ate an identical number of calories and amount of protein.

After 6 months the group fed the almonds experienced a 62 percent greater reduction in body mass index, a 50 percent greater reduction in waist size, and a 56 percent greater reduction in body fat. Of course these results were measured against the non- almond eating group.

Almonds are loaded with healthy monounsaturated fat. This type of fat absorbs vitamins, keeps LDL levels low, regulates insulin, and reduces inflammation.

And as opposed to the carbohydrates present in snack foods, monounsaturated fat doesn't give you an insulin spike. Your body converts carbohydrates into blood sugar which is then changed into glycogen. This glycogen is stored in your liver and muscles.

But when your liver and muscles have reached maximum storage capacity, any excess is stored as fat. Your blood sugar becomes low and you feel hungry. That's when most of us reach for high-carb snack and junk foods. It becomes a vicious circle.

A study was published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition where participants were pre-diabetic. Researchers had them consume 20 percent of their total calories from almonds.

At the end of the 16-week study period, study participants had a significant improvement in LDL cholesterol levels and measures of insulin sensitivity.

Instead of reaching for snack foods in your favorite vending machine, buy organically grown almonds instead. "

Current Health News and Studies Concerning Nutrition & Exercise

Mindfulness is:

Mindfulness is: Becoming aware of the S.I.F.T. = Sensations, Images, Feelings, and Thoughts.

Mindfulness is:
The capacity to be present as an experience is happening;
Non-reactivity;
Not clinging to judgements;
The ability to label & describe one’s internal state;
and
Self-awareness, awareness of one’s awareness.

BELIEFS

“A belief is not an idea held by the mind, it is an idea that holds the mind.” Elly Roselle

Food and Stress

From the Women to Women Website:

"Many of us turn to food when we're stressed, but did you know timing your meals and snacks can also help limit stress?

When you let yourself get too hungry, you can experience low blood sugar levels.

This puts additional stress on your body and makes your adrenal glands work even harder -- which may lead to an adrenal imbalance with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and irritability.

We recommend the following schedule to help lessen your adrenal burden:

• If possible, eat breakfast by 8:00 AM or within an hour of getting up.

• Try to eat lunch between 11:00 AM and noon.

• Eat a nutritious snack between 2:00 and 3:00 PM to get you through the natural energy dip around 3:00 or 4:00 PM.

• Make an effort to eat dinner around 5:00 or 6:00 PM.

The signs of an adrenal problem include: fatigue, weight gain, bouts of acne, sugar cravings, and intolerance to cold.

People who are chronically stressed may have adrenals that are producing higher levels of cortisol and adrenaline than they can sustain, and eventually become worn down, even exhausted. Without properly functioning adrenals, the body loses its ability to settle down, relax, sleep, and rejuvenate.

What is Adaptisol™?

Formulated to address the most common symptoms of overworked adrenals, and using the latest research on phytotherapy to reduce the negative side effects of stress, Adaptisol is a natural, holistic adrenal-support supplement.

It features standardized extracts of ancient herbs known for their adaptogenic properties:

Astragalus Root — used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years to support the immune system and help protect the body from physical, mental, or emotional stress.

iberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) — prized for its ability to reduce fatigue, increase energy, and enhance mental clarity. Also widely used to boost the immune system and immune system response.

Rhodiola — a medicinal plant used for centuries in Russia and Scandinavia to improve response to physical stress, enhance immune function, and reduce fatigue.

Cordyceps — an East Asian extract used since antiquity to promote overall good health and, more specifically, to replenish immune system function. It also appears to act as an antioxidant in the body, protecting it from free-radical damage.

How will Adaptisol™ help me?

Provides an increase in energy levels, giving you endurance throughout the day.

Helps to bolster the immune system so you stay well.

Aids the body’s natural ability to adapt to stress.

Enhances mental clarity.



What is Serinisol™?

Women to Women’s Serinisol is a completely natural supplement that helps to support reduction of adrenal over activity — specifically the cortisol levels.

Our formula is designed for women who need to “quiet down” over exerted cortisol levels.

How will Serinisol help me?

Aids in the reduction of cortisol.

Assists the body’s natural ability to counter occasional stress.

Improves sleep.

Enhances mental clarity.

Helps reduce sporadic feelings of anxiousness.

Promotes relaxation.

Improves mood."