The hypnotic state is an optimum state for making changes in your life. During hypnosis you can set aside limiting beliefs that may have been preventing you from moving toward a more healthy, and happier you.
There are five components necessary for hypnosis to be successful.
•Motivation - You must want to make the changes that create a positive results
AND you must want to be HYPNOTIZED.
•Relaxation - Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation.
•Concentration - You will use your ability to concentrate.
•Imagination - You will use your imagination.
•Suggestion - You will accept and respond to positive suggestions that enhance your ability to reach your goals and get the results you want in your life.
Can You Be Hypnotized? Learn About Hypnosis and Your Conscious and Subconscious Mind
Are you ready to create positive lasting change in your life, starting right now?
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Can I be hypnotized?
Take the Quiz from Cindy Locher, BCH at SelfHypnosis.com!
I hear this question a lot, and it really stems from a misunderstanding of what hypnosis is.
We can ALL be hypnotized, it’s a natural brainwave state that we’re all in a few times a day, unintentionally.
Once you understand the characteristics of hypnosis, you’d recognize when you’re in hypnosis.
Take this short quiz and see if YOU are hypnotizable.
(I guarantee you are! CL).
1. Are you able to follow simple instructions?
2. Have you ever daydreamed?
3. Can you imagine the sound of a train whistle blowing?
4. Have you ever been traveling in a car, lost in conversation and the travel time appeared to pass rather quickly, or forget whole sections of the trip?
5. Can you sometimes arise from sleep to get a drink of water, or go to the bathroom, and go right back to sleep?
6. Are you willing to accept new ideas for change?
7. Have you ever ‘rested your eyes’ in front of a television set because you were too comfortable to get up and go to bed?
8. Are you able to meditate or pray?
9. Have you ever been so caught up in reading a good book that you couldn’t put it down?
10. While listening to a favorite song, can you remember where you were, what you were doing and who you were with when you first heard it?
11. Have you ever cried or been frightened while watching a movie?
12. Did you ever lose track of time while engrossed in something enjoyable?
14. Do you shudder at the thought of someone scratching his or her fingernails down the front of a chalkboard?
15. Does your mouth water at the thought of sucking on, or biting into a plump, juicy, sour lemon?
16. Have you ever impulsively purchased a bag of popcorn, cinnamon roll or caramel apple because of the aroma filtering through the air?
17. Do you have a good imagination?
If you answered YES to even a few of the questions posted above…
Congratulations!
You are definitely HYPNOTIZABLE!
You see, hypnosis is really focused imagination paired with emotion.
If you desire a change in your life, feel strongly about making that change (or leaving an undesirable state of being behind), and can imagine your life with that change accomplished, then you can be hypnotized to realize that change in your life!
I hear this question a lot, and it really stems from a misunderstanding of what hypnosis is.
We can ALL be hypnotized, it’s a natural brainwave state that we’re all in a few times a day, unintentionally.
Once you understand the characteristics of hypnosis, you’d recognize when you’re in hypnosis.
Take this short quiz and see if YOU are hypnotizable.
(I guarantee you are! CL).
1. Are you able to follow simple instructions?
2. Have you ever daydreamed?
3. Can you imagine the sound of a train whistle blowing?
4. Have you ever been traveling in a car, lost in conversation and the travel time appeared to pass rather quickly, or forget whole sections of the trip?
5. Can you sometimes arise from sleep to get a drink of water, or go to the bathroom, and go right back to sleep?
6. Are you willing to accept new ideas for change?
7. Have you ever ‘rested your eyes’ in front of a television set because you were too comfortable to get up and go to bed?
8. Are you able to meditate or pray?
9. Have you ever been so caught up in reading a good book that you couldn’t put it down?
10. While listening to a favorite song, can you remember where you were, what you were doing and who you were with when you first heard it?
11. Have you ever cried or been frightened while watching a movie?
12. Did you ever lose track of time while engrossed in something enjoyable?
14. Do you shudder at the thought of someone scratching his or her fingernails down the front of a chalkboard?
15. Does your mouth water at the thought of sucking on, or biting into a plump, juicy, sour lemon?
16. Have you ever impulsively purchased a bag of popcorn, cinnamon roll or caramel apple because of the aroma filtering through the air?
17. Do you have a good imagination?
If you answered YES to even a few of the questions posted above…
Congratulations!
You are definitely HYPNOTIZABLE!
You see, hypnosis is really focused imagination paired with emotion.
If you desire a change in your life, feel strongly about making that change (or leaving an undesirable state of being behind), and can imagine your life with that change accomplished, then you can be hypnotized to realize that change in your life!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Your brain functions on a small amount of electricity.
"Your brain functions on a small amount of electricity, much like a computer.
This electrical current vibrates and pulses, at various speeds.
When you are wide awake your brain vibrates 20 times per second—and this is what scientists call the Beta frequency.
You are probably at this Beta level of mind right now as you read this.
When you go to sleep, your brain frequency slows down, all the way to about half a cycle per second in the deepest levels of natural sleep. This is known as the Delta level.
In between Beta, the waking state, and Delta the deep sleep state, there are two other levels of mental activity.
When you are in a light level of sleep or in meditation you are in the Alpha range, which is 7 to 14 cycles per second. This is the center range and this is what we mean with the term “going to your center”.
Going to the Alpha level or centering is the same as meditating. When someone meditates, scientifically, they are simply reducing their brain wave frequency to Alpha. The Alpha level is the level we use to activate the full potential of our minds.
Theta is a level of deeper relaxation or sleep, when your brain waves are at 4 to 7 cycles per second.
...The brain is more energetic when it is less active. At lower frequencies the brain receives and stores more information...
...People who can remain in the Alpha level while analyzing information have access to more information than those who remain in Beta to do their thinking. Surges of intuition, creative ideas and inspirational thoughts come to people while at this Alpha level.
Going to Alpha is also good for programming your mind. At the Alpha level you can learn to manage all kinds of problems, such as insomnia, tension and migraine headaches, bad habits, and much more.
You can also program your mind to help you achieve your goals and make your dreams come true."
Silva Life System
Jose Silva dedicated his life to awakening the human mind’s hidden potential. After over a decade of research, he released his findings in 1966 and spent the rest of his life perfecting and teaching The Silva Method.
This electrical current vibrates and pulses, at various speeds.
When you are wide awake your brain vibrates 20 times per second—and this is what scientists call the Beta frequency.
You are probably at this Beta level of mind right now as you read this.
When you go to sleep, your brain frequency slows down, all the way to about half a cycle per second in the deepest levels of natural sleep. This is known as the Delta level.
In between Beta, the waking state, and Delta the deep sleep state, there are two other levels of mental activity.
When you are in a light level of sleep or in meditation you are in the Alpha range, which is 7 to 14 cycles per second. This is the center range and this is what we mean with the term “going to your center”.
Going to the Alpha level or centering is the same as meditating. When someone meditates, scientifically, they are simply reducing their brain wave frequency to Alpha. The Alpha level is the level we use to activate the full potential of our minds.
Theta is a level of deeper relaxation or sleep, when your brain waves are at 4 to 7 cycles per second.
...The brain is more energetic when it is less active. At lower frequencies the brain receives and stores more information...
...People who can remain in the Alpha level while analyzing information have access to more information than those who remain in Beta to do their thinking. Surges of intuition, creative ideas and inspirational thoughts come to people while at this Alpha level.
Going to Alpha is also good for programming your mind. At the Alpha level you can learn to manage all kinds of problems, such as insomnia, tension and migraine headaches, bad habits, and much more.
You can also program your mind to help you achieve your goals and make your dreams come true."
Silva Life System
Jose Silva dedicated his life to awakening the human mind’s hidden potential. After over a decade of research, he released his findings in 1966 and spent the rest of his life perfecting and teaching The Silva Method.
Monday, April 11, 2011
More information on your Thyroid from Women to Women
Thyroid Health from Women's Health Network personal health program.
"Your thyroid is one of the most important glands in your body. It controls the way you metabolize food, the way you use energy, lose and gain weight, how well or poorly you sleep, and much, much more. We know that women are more prone to thyroid conditions than men, and that many of these problems first manifest during times of hormonal flux, such as perimenopause and childbearing.
One of the best ways to support the thyroid gland through all of life's important changes is by eating more carefully. As we approach these transitions, perhaps it’s time for everyone to take a look at how the foods we eat can help — or hurt — our thyroid function. You may have heard conflicting information about iodine, soy, or even broccoli. Let’s get the facts straight by looking at how specific foods and supplements influence this master gland, and learn what you can do to support your thyroid health.
...
Some studies have shown that the isoflavones in soybeans inhibit the enzyme responsible for adding iodine to thyroid hormone, thyroid peroxidase (TPO). These and other studies also demonstrate, however, that soy’s effect on the thyroid involves the critical relationship between your iodine status and thyroid function. This means that if you have low iodine in your body, the soy isoflavone could bond to what iodine you do have, leaving you with an inadequate reserve for thyroid hormone production. Evidence suggests that if you have sufficient iodine in your body, eating soy will most likely not be a problem. And I’ve seen soy help so many women with menopausal symptoms that it would be a shame not to consider it as an option. (Just be sure it is not genetically modified soy.)
...
Start with whole food, and supplement as needed. Getting as many pro-thyroid nutrients through wholesome foods is ideal, but I know this isn’t always easy or even possible in our busy lives. Supplementing with a top-quality multivitamin–mineral complex, like the one we offer in our Personal Program, will provide the foundation you need for preventive thyroid health. If you already have thyroid imbalance, talk to your practitioner about using supplements before a prescription. The problem with prescriptions like Synthroid (levothyroxine) is that once you go on them, your thyroid backs down, and it can be difficult to get off of thyroid replacement drugs.
Get tested. I recommend having a full thyroid hormone panel, which is routine for many practitioner visits. But I also recommend testing your iodine, selenium, and vitamin D levels. Together, the results of these various tests should give both you and your practitioner a better sense of underlying conditions and how to begin your treatment.
Too much can be as bad as too little. While all of the micronutrients I’ve discussed above are important, overloading on just one will not help your thyroid or resolve your imbalance! There are many complex interactions between the pro-thyroid nutrients, especially iodine and selenium, so please work with your practitioner to find a gentle balance that is right for you.
Support your adrenals. I’ve so often seen that the underlying problem in a thyroid imbalance is overworked adrenal glands. To learn more about the intimate connection between stress, your thyroid and adrenal glands and how to better support them, see our articles on adrenal health.
...
This is perhaps one of the most overlooked pieces of advice in our modern lives: sit and enjoy your food! As women in today’s world, we are expected to do and be so many things that eating while standing at the kitchen counter, driving, or seated at your computer seems normal. But as you may have read in my article on hypothyroidism in menopause, the thyroid is very sensitive to stress. Give your mind, your body, and your thyroid a break by sitting in a comfortable space while you eat. Enjoy your meals in peace with friends and family, and talk, laugh, and allow the food you consume to nourish your thyroid, too. You deserve this break, and your body will thank you for it!"
"Your thyroid is one of the most important glands in your body. It controls the way you metabolize food, the way you use energy, lose and gain weight, how well or poorly you sleep, and much, much more. We know that women are more prone to thyroid conditions than men, and that many of these problems first manifest during times of hormonal flux, such as perimenopause and childbearing.
One of the best ways to support the thyroid gland through all of life's important changes is by eating more carefully. As we approach these transitions, perhaps it’s time for everyone to take a look at how the foods we eat can help — or hurt — our thyroid function. You may have heard conflicting information about iodine, soy, or even broccoli. Let’s get the facts straight by looking at how specific foods and supplements influence this master gland, and learn what you can do to support your thyroid health.
...
Some studies have shown that the isoflavones in soybeans inhibit the enzyme responsible for adding iodine to thyroid hormone, thyroid peroxidase (TPO). These and other studies also demonstrate, however, that soy’s effect on the thyroid involves the critical relationship between your iodine status and thyroid function. This means that if you have low iodine in your body, the soy isoflavone could bond to what iodine you do have, leaving you with an inadequate reserve for thyroid hormone production. Evidence suggests that if you have sufficient iodine in your body, eating soy will most likely not be a problem. And I’ve seen soy help so many women with menopausal symptoms that it would be a shame not to consider it as an option. (Just be sure it is not genetically modified soy.)
...
Start with whole food, and supplement as needed. Getting as many pro-thyroid nutrients through wholesome foods is ideal, but I know this isn’t always easy or even possible in our busy lives. Supplementing with a top-quality multivitamin–mineral complex, like the one we offer in our Personal Program, will provide the foundation you need for preventive thyroid health. If you already have thyroid imbalance, talk to your practitioner about using supplements before a prescription. The problem with prescriptions like Synthroid (levothyroxine) is that once you go on them, your thyroid backs down, and it can be difficult to get off of thyroid replacement drugs.
Get tested. I recommend having a full thyroid hormone panel, which is routine for many practitioner visits. But I also recommend testing your iodine, selenium, and vitamin D levels. Together, the results of these various tests should give both you and your practitioner a better sense of underlying conditions and how to begin your treatment.
Too much can be as bad as too little. While all of the micronutrients I’ve discussed above are important, overloading on just one will not help your thyroid or resolve your imbalance! There are many complex interactions between the pro-thyroid nutrients, especially iodine and selenium, so please work with your practitioner to find a gentle balance that is right for you.
Support your adrenals. I’ve so often seen that the underlying problem in a thyroid imbalance is overworked adrenal glands. To learn more about the intimate connection between stress, your thyroid and adrenal glands and how to better support them, see our articles on adrenal health.
...
This is perhaps one of the most overlooked pieces of advice in our modern lives: sit and enjoy your food! As women in today’s world, we are expected to do and be so many things that eating while standing at the kitchen counter, driving, or seated at your computer seems normal. But as you may have read in my article on hypothyroidism in menopause, the thyroid is very sensitive to stress. Give your mind, your body, and your thyroid a break by sitting in a comfortable space while you eat. Enjoy your meals in peace with friends and family, and talk, laugh, and allow the food you consume to nourish your thyroid, too. You deserve this break, and your body will thank you for it!"
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Hypnosis changes the expression of your genes.
This is edited from an article by Deepak Chopra. What he has to say about the benefits of meditaion also applies to hypnosis.
New research shows that brain cells receive genetic signals and grow new connections and heal through the production of proteins and enzymes.
There is a direct path that begins in the mind, with *hypnosis*, meditation, mindfulness, beliefs and emotions. Then the path leads to the genes, where signals are sent that modify the brain cell, which in turn sends its own signals in the form of neurotransmitters to every cell in the body.
Significant changes in the brain happen in the underlying circuitry that connects mind, genes, and brain which operates every second of our lives.
A person's awareness balances and controls almost any bodily process you can name.
You are the author of your own life, capable of change, healing, creativity, and personal transformation.
Who wouldn't want to be free to write the program that runs brain and body?
New research shows that brain cells receive genetic signals and grow new connections and heal through the production of proteins and enzymes.
There is a direct path that begins in the mind, with *hypnosis*, meditation, mindfulness, beliefs and emotions. Then the path leads to the genes, where signals are sent that modify the brain cell, which in turn sends its own signals in the form of neurotransmitters to every cell in the body.
Significant changes in the brain happen in the underlying circuitry that connects mind, genes, and brain which operates every second of our lives.
A person's awareness balances and controls almost any bodily process you can name.
You are the author of your own life, capable of change, healing, creativity, and personal transformation.
Who wouldn't want to be free to write the program that runs brain and body?
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