Using the mind and body is a principle in medicine that requires the doctor and patient to take control of a medical issue with nontraditional methods. Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine have emphasized the mind and body working...
Sometimes, despite all the dieting and exercising, the weight seems to just stay put. In such cases, you may find that you need a little extra help dropping those excess pounds. If you live in Philadelphia, knowing where to turn can make the...
Hypnotism is an effective tool for initiating and supporting behavioral changes that lead to weight reduction. It is most effective when combined with behavioral modification and considerably less effective when practiced alone. Hypnotism enables...
Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique that may allow you to have a better focus and sustained concentration. Through hypnosis, some medical professional believe, you can learn new behaviors through modification programs as part of an ongoing...
The obesity rate in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. According to the American Heart Association, seven in 10 adults are overweight, and the number is growing. If you have tried to lose weight with little success, you may...
Hypnosis, or trance, is the name used to describe a deep state of internal focus that one achieves when one's mind is drawn to a single idea. While under hypnosis, the part of your mind that controls habitual behavior, known as the subconscious,...
The success rate of marriage counseling changes with the amount of time that has passed since counseling ended. The Hypnosis Motivation Institute also indicates that therapy might be more successful if couples would reach out before their...
Hypnotism is often an effective and valid way to effect change on an individual by means of working primarily through the subconscious or unconscious mind. Hypnotism involves entering a trance state that is induced by a knowledgeable hypnosis...
Two thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the National Institutes of Health. The resulting health risks range from cardiovascular disease to diabetes. Waging a losing war in the battle of the bulge, more Americans are seeking...
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is frequently aggravated by emotional stress. Hypnosis can be one method of dealing with stress. It's a valid alternative form of treatment for many physical problems and has become much more accepted in...
Anxiety is part of the human condition. It requires treatment when it causes severe distress and disrupts normal functioning. It can be viewed as a disorder in its own right or as a symptom of an underlying problem. Severe anxiety usually requires...
Hypnosis involves entering a trancelike state of mind characterized by intense concentration and inner focus. Typically guided by a therapist trained in hypnosis techniques, a hypnotherapy session may help you cope with life situations that cause...
Mind-body medicine incorporates a variety of techniques that elicit the ability of your mind to help facilitate healing. The University of Maryland Medical Center explains while mind-body techniques are sometimes seen as a controversial approach,...
Being told that back pain is "all in your mind" is not enough to invoke physiological relief. However, using hypnosis techniques to have your mind invoke specific muscle contraction and relaxation can improve back pain. The process is called...
The topic of weight control is life consuming for many people who are unable to lose weight. Modern convenience in the form of fast foods, processed foods, computers, cell phones and drive-thrus makes it easy to pack on the pounds. Different...
Celebrities on TV and in glossy magazines look slim and fit but, for many, keeping weight to a healthy level can be tricky. According to Medline Plus, 66 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese. The formula for weight loss...
Vance Romane is a certified hypnotherapist. According to Romane's website, his interest in hypnotism started at age nine. Since studying the practice, he has become a public speaker, author and teacher. Romane focuses on two subjects, weight loss...
Over two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight, and over one-third are obese reports the Weight-Control Information Network. With the rise of the obesity epidemic, many people have turned to alternative approaches to weight loss,...
Deciding on a type of therapy and a particular therapist can be a difficult process. Get tips on therapy and choosing a therapist from a licensed clinical social worker in this video.
