Becoming a non-smoker does not have to be a lifelong struggle. Many people have accomplished with a few session of hypnotherapy what they had not been able to in years of using willpower alone. Hypnosis works by establishing a direct line of...
Breaking a smoking habit is a challenge that requires commitment to change and an understanding of the psychological reasons that motivate the smoking habit. People smoke cigarettes for a variety of reasons, explains John Melton, a certified...
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,...
Hypnosis is an intense state of focus, in which the mind is highly open to suggestion. Hypnotists use vivid language and symbology to communicate with their clients' subconscious minds, where all compulsive behaviors (habits) are learned and...
A 30-year veteran of using hypnosis for the treatment of depression and other mental and emotional disorders, Dr. Michael Yapko explains how clinical hypnosis can be used effectively for relieving symptoms of depression, especially in combination...
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, according to the American Lung Association. Traditional methods of smoking cessation include behavior therapy and nicotine replacement. Hypnosis is an alternative method...
As a smoker, you have been thinking of quitting this habit. You're worried about dealing with the cravings, as well as feeling ill that you might experience after quitting smoking. You can visit a hypnotherapist who will help you use the power of...
There are people who have quit smoking through hypnotherapy and those who could not. As with many other techniques, if you want to stop smoking, it might be worth a try. Hypnotherapy has been gaining more acceptance as an alternative therapy over...
There are many sources of support for people who want to quit smoking. For example, you can purchase nicotine-substitute products like gum, lozenges and patches or get prescription medication from your doctor. You can attend support meetings or...
Cigarette smoking is certainly known to be a physical addiction and the roots of quitting are seated deep in the mind. Using hypnosis to quit smoking is a powerful tool because it attacks those secret places buried in your mind. Let yourself...
Hypnosis is a heightened state of suggestion, incurred when one is led to a temporary suspension of disbelief, so that ideas may travel freely into his subconscious mind. Hypnotic suggestions are sent directly to the part of your mind responsible...
Gum, the patch, accupuncture and even hypnosis are among the many products and procedures that help people stop smoking. However, a change in diet can also help you kick the habit. According to UCanQuit2.org, eating certain foods not only keeps...
While stop-smoking aids, gums, lozenges, hypnosis tapes and other methods help you kick the habit, they can be pricey. If you have limited funds, yet still want to quit smoking, you can find a variety of free alternatives to take your mind off...
Smoking is both a physical and psychological addiction. The psychoactive drug nicotine causes the physical cravings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), quitting smoking is as difficult as stopping heroin or cocaine...
Hypnosis is defined as a cooperative interaction in which the participant responds to the suggestions of a hypnotist, according to the American Psychological Association. In a hypnotic state, which is one of the four states the brain operates in,...
Quitting smoking is the most significant step smokers can take to live longer and improve the quality of their lives, the U.S. Surgeon General says. Smokers face the difficult task of getting through nicotine withdrawal, which causes cravings....
According to the National Cancer Institute, cigarette smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. There are approximately 438,000 smoking-related deaths each year. Nearly 20 percent of adults continue to smoke. Some...
An array of weight loss products and services are available to today's consumer. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the dieting industry profits over $30 billion annually. This number includes alternative weight loss therapies. Though less...
