Hypnosis is not meant as a substitute for standard medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment and consulting hypnotists / hypnotherapists are required to advise you to seek your doctor's approval for any medically or psychologically diagnosed conditions or disorders. Hypnosis techniques are a complementary alternative for self-healing, self-help, and behavior modification. Results are ultimately achieved through the client's own personal efforts at applying these techniques over time.
Hypnosis will treat completely what is treatable with trance and guided imagery, often triggering the physiology of the client in the proper direction and towards the appropriate action. Hypnosis may reveal problems that must be treated differently; a structural, mechanical problem would be referred to a chiropractor,and a nutritional deficiency needs proper input of nutrients, not energy medicine.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Pre-tox before you party to stay healthy.
From the Women to Women website, Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP.
"Sugary treats are almost always available at parties and special events, as well as other celebratory hazards that can disrupt even the healthiest lifestyle. If you’re planning to celebrate, there are some simple steps to take before you indulge to help pre-tox your system, and keep you feeling energetic and healthy.
The Favorite Four — Marcelle’s “pre-tox” tips:
1.Don’t skip meals — especially breakfast — if you starve yourself for hours before a big dinner or event, you might end up eating even more when you finally sit down at the table.
This type of fasting and feasting is a vicious cycle: it causes fatigue, digestive problems, blood sugar/ insulin complications, and fuels cravings.
To compensate, plan to eat regular meals, full of nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with adequate lean protein to give you the energy you need.
I always advise cutting back on wheat/gluten intake or completely eliminating these symptom-causing culprits.
Make sure you’re taking a high-quality multivitamin every day before, during, and after special events or parties.
If you do eat sweets, pair them with some protein to tone down the surge in blood sugar. If you follow a healthy diet plan most of the time, you can still splurge on a treat here and there but you’ll be less likely to binge.
More about healthy eating...
2.Exercise — I know you’re busy and have a million things to do, but physical activity helps give you energy, strength, and stamina so you can really enjoy the festivities.
Exercise — even just a brisk 20-minute walk — stimulates your blood circulation, which is a key element in healthy detoxification.
Good circulation keeps toxins moving along detox pathways and out of your body.
Regular exercise also enhances mental clarity and helps you sleep better so try to make time for it.
3.Support liver function — Your liver is your “detoxification specialist,” working continually to neutralize and remove alcohol, toxins, pathogens, and other substances that can make you feel sluggish, fatigued — even sick.
Your liver is also in charge of breaking down most of the ingredients in the food you eat.
Party treats that contain excess sugar and fat can make your liver work extra hard. Help support this hard-working organ by eating lots of fruits and vegetables (again!) and choosing sulfur-rich foods (eggs, cruciferous veggies) that help support the detox process.
Try to take in enough fiber — it helps maintain a healthy balance of gut flora.
And consider using milk thistle or charcoal capsules — both available in many pharmacies — to help counteract any excess alcohol.
More about detox, liver function, and helpful supplements...
4.Bolster your immune system — Holidays or celebrations may be fun, but they still can take a toll on your immune system.
Late nights keep you from getting enough sleep. Get as much sleep as possible; a pre-party nap can do wonders.
Too many sugary, high-carb foods don’t provide the nutritious fuel necessary to support your body’s organ systems. You can fuel a healthy immune system by eating right as often as you can.
Take care to get enough vitamin D every day — your immune system depends on it — and 250–500 mg of vitamin C as well. You can also add probiotics on a regular basis because they promote digestive balance — most of your immune system is located in your gut.
More about immune support...
It may be tempting for women who feel they have a problem with sugar to simply cut out all carbohydrates. But an all-or-nothing approach just isn’t healthy — it takes all four food groups to regulate insulin and quell sugar cravings."
"Sugary treats are almost always available at parties and special events, as well as other celebratory hazards that can disrupt even the healthiest lifestyle. If you’re planning to celebrate, there are some simple steps to take before you indulge to help pre-tox your system, and keep you feeling energetic and healthy.
The Favorite Four — Marcelle’s “pre-tox” tips:
1.Don’t skip meals — especially breakfast — if you starve yourself for hours before a big dinner or event, you might end up eating even more when you finally sit down at the table.
This type of fasting and feasting is a vicious cycle: it causes fatigue, digestive problems, blood sugar/ insulin complications, and fuels cravings.
To compensate, plan to eat regular meals, full of nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with adequate lean protein to give you the energy you need.
I always advise cutting back on wheat/gluten intake or completely eliminating these symptom-causing culprits.
Make sure you’re taking a high-quality multivitamin every day before, during, and after special events or parties.
If you do eat sweets, pair them with some protein to tone down the surge in blood sugar. If you follow a healthy diet plan most of the time, you can still splurge on a treat here and there but you’ll be less likely to binge.
More about healthy eating...
2.Exercise — I know you’re busy and have a million things to do, but physical activity helps give you energy, strength, and stamina so you can really enjoy the festivities.
Exercise — even just a brisk 20-minute walk — stimulates your blood circulation, which is a key element in healthy detoxification.
Good circulation keeps toxins moving along detox pathways and out of your body.
Regular exercise also enhances mental clarity and helps you sleep better so try to make time for it.
3.Support liver function — Your liver is your “detoxification specialist,” working continually to neutralize and remove alcohol, toxins, pathogens, and other substances that can make you feel sluggish, fatigued — even sick.
Your liver is also in charge of breaking down most of the ingredients in the food you eat.
Party treats that contain excess sugar and fat can make your liver work extra hard. Help support this hard-working organ by eating lots of fruits and vegetables (again!) and choosing sulfur-rich foods (eggs, cruciferous veggies) that help support the detox process.
Try to take in enough fiber — it helps maintain a healthy balance of gut flora.
And consider using milk thistle or charcoal capsules — both available in many pharmacies — to help counteract any excess alcohol.
More about detox, liver function, and helpful supplements...
4.Bolster your immune system — Holidays or celebrations may be fun, but they still can take a toll on your immune system.
Late nights keep you from getting enough sleep. Get as much sleep as possible; a pre-party nap can do wonders.
Too many sugary, high-carb foods don’t provide the nutritious fuel necessary to support your body’s organ systems. You can fuel a healthy immune system by eating right as often as you can.
Take care to get enough vitamin D every day — your immune system depends on it — and 250–500 mg of vitamin C as well. You can also add probiotics on a regular basis because they promote digestive balance — most of your immune system is located in your gut.
More about immune support...
It may be tempting for women who feel they have a problem with sugar to simply cut out all carbohydrates. But an all-or-nothing approach just isn’t healthy — it takes all four food groups to regulate insulin and quell sugar cravings."
Thursday, May 13, 2010
WHAT IS EPIGENETICS?
"The new field of "epigenetics" is rapidly revealing how people may start with a certain genetic code at conception, but the choice of which genes are "expressed," or activated, is strongly affected by environmental influences.
Epigenetics refers to DNA and chromatin modifications that persist from one cell division to the next despite a lack of change in the underlying DNA sequence. Some epigenetic changes can be passed from one generation to the next. The expression of genes can change quite rapidly over time.
WHAT IS EPIGENETICS?
Within our DNA, the development and maintenance of our body is orchestrated by a set of chemical reactions that switch parts of the genome OFF and ON at strategic times and locations. Epigenetics is the study of these reactions and the factors that influence them.
They can be influenced by external factors. We are more than just the sum of our genes, and biological complexity depends less on gene number, and more on how those genes are used (expressed), which is largely due to epigenetic mechanisms.
EPIGENETICS & THE ENVIRONMENT
The genome dynamically responds to the environment. Stress, diet, behavior, toxins and other factors activate chemical switches that regulate gene expression.
EPIGENETICS AND THE HUMAN BRAIN
Throughout our lives, the brain remains flexible and responsive to the outside world. In addition to receiving signals from the outside world, the brain allows us to form memories and learn from our experiences. Many brain functions are accompanied at the cellular level by changes in gene expression. Epigenetic mechanisms such as histone modification and DNA methylation stabilize gene expression, which is important for long-term storage of information.
NUTRITION AND THE EPIGENOME
Unlike behavior or stress, diet is one of the more easily studied, and therefore better understood, environmental factors in epigenetic change.
The nutrients we extract from food enter metabolic pathways where they are manipulated, modified and molded into molecules the body can use. One such pathway is responsible for making methyl groups - important epigenetic tags that silence genes.
Familiar nutrients like folic acid, B vitamins and SAM-e (S-Adenosyl methionine, a popular over-the-counter supplement) are key components of this methyl-making pathway. Diets high in these methyl-donating nutrients can rapidly alter gene expression, especially during early development when the epigenome is first being established."
This is edited from the "Learn Genetics" website of the University of Utah
Epigenetics refers to DNA and chromatin modifications that persist from one cell division to the next despite a lack of change in the underlying DNA sequence. Some epigenetic changes can be passed from one generation to the next. The expression of genes can change quite rapidly over time.
WHAT IS EPIGENETICS?
Within our DNA, the development and maintenance of our body is orchestrated by a set of chemical reactions that switch parts of the genome OFF and ON at strategic times and locations. Epigenetics is the study of these reactions and the factors that influence them.
They can be influenced by external factors. We are more than just the sum of our genes, and biological complexity depends less on gene number, and more on how those genes are used (expressed), which is largely due to epigenetic mechanisms.
EPIGENETICS & THE ENVIRONMENT
The genome dynamically responds to the environment. Stress, diet, behavior, toxins and other factors activate chemical switches that regulate gene expression.
EPIGENETICS AND THE HUMAN BRAIN
Throughout our lives, the brain remains flexible and responsive to the outside world. In addition to receiving signals from the outside world, the brain allows us to form memories and learn from our experiences. Many brain functions are accompanied at the cellular level by changes in gene expression. Epigenetic mechanisms such as histone modification and DNA methylation stabilize gene expression, which is important for long-term storage of information.
NUTRITION AND THE EPIGENOME
Unlike behavior or stress, diet is one of the more easily studied, and therefore better understood, environmental factors in epigenetic change.
The nutrients we extract from food enter metabolic pathways where they are manipulated, modified and molded into molecules the body can use. One such pathway is responsible for making methyl groups - important epigenetic tags that silence genes.
Familiar nutrients like folic acid, B vitamins and SAM-e (S-Adenosyl methionine, a popular over-the-counter supplement) are key components of this methyl-making pathway. Diets high in these methyl-donating nutrients can rapidly alter gene expression, especially during early development when the epigenome is first being established."
This is edited from the "Learn Genetics" website of the University of Utah
Thursday, May 6, 2010
What is Alopecia Areata?
This is from an article, Natural Remedies for Alopecia Areata (severe hair loss) from Alternative Medicine.com.
"What is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that causes the rapid onset of round patches of baldness. The cause of alopecia areata is unknown, although in some cases, alopecia areata has been associated with autoimmune diseases."
"A preliminary study explored the use of hypnosis on hair growth and well-being in people with alopecia. The study involved 28 people with extensive alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, or alopecia universalis who did not respond to previous conventional treatments.
After treatment with hypnosis, all patients had a significantly lower score for anxiety and depression. Hair regrowth of 75% to 100% was seen in 12 people after 3 to 8 sessions of hypnotherapy. Total regrowth occurred in 9 of these 12 people. In 5 people, a significant relapse occurred.
There were major limitations to this study, however, including the small size of the study, the lack of a placebo group, and the fact that the study was not double-blind. Larger, well-designed studies are needed."
"What is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that causes the rapid onset of round patches of baldness. The cause of alopecia areata is unknown, although in some cases, alopecia areata has been associated with autoimmune diseases."
"A preliminary study explored the use of hypnosis on hair growth and well-being in people with alopecia. The study involved 28 people with extensive alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, or alopecia universalis who did not respond to previous conventional treatments.
After treatment with hypnosis, all patients had a significantly lower score for anxiety and depression. Hair regrowth of 75% to 100% was seen in 12 people after 3 to 8 sessions of hypnotherapy. Total regrowth occurred in 9 of these 12 people. In 5 people, a significant relapse occurred.
There were major limitations to this study, however, including the small size of the study, the lack of a placebo group, and the fact that the study was not double-blind. Larger, well-designed studies are needed."
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