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How long has
weight loss through Hypnosis been around?
Hypnosis has been around as far back as humankind itself. The induction
of hypnotic state goes as far back as the medicine men of primitive tribes
for religious and therapeutic ends. Magicians and priests of ancient civilizations
were also known to practice hypnosis. People go in and out of trance state
all the time, and have been since the beginning of recorded time. There
were many well known practitioners, such as: Father Josef Gassner (1727-1779),
Frederich Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), Jean Martin Charcot (1825-1893), Sigmund
Freud (1856-1939) and Milton H. Erickson 1856-1926).
How does one achieve
Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is achieved by a central focus of attention in surrounding
areas of inhibition. The state of hypnosis will produce an increased concentration
of the mind, an increased relaxation of the body and an increased susceptibility
to suggestion.
Is Weight Loss Hypnosis approved by the American Medical Association?
Yes, hypnosis was approved by American Medical Association in 1958
in the treatment of certain illnesses when employed by qualified medical
personnel. Over the years it has increased in many other disciplines with
extensive training and certification.
Could I be made to do things against my will?
For years hypnosis earned a bad reputation as it had been abused as
a stage show, a "trick", or entertainment. People are fearful
that under hypnosis they will be made to-do things against their will.
The truth of hypnosis is that it is a method of accessing the subconscious
mind. Subjects remain in complete control of themselves at all times.
Can anyone be hypnotized?
No one can be hypnotized unwillingly. Hypnotic suggestibility is based
on the person's willingness and trust. It is also based on freedom of
fear on the subject’s part. Every person can by hypnotized with the exception
of infants, psychotics, mentally retarded, and/or individuals who lack
attention span, concentration and comprehension.
What happens when I am
hypnotized?
The word hypnosis was coined in 1841. It is the Greek word for sleep
(hynos). This is misleading because the trance state is not sleep at all.
Most of us are in a trance state quite often. When we daydream, watch
television, drive a long distance in the car we are often in a trance
state.
What does the body do
in this trance state?
During hypnosis, whether self-induced or guided by someone else, the
body is deeply relaxed and the brain waves are at a frequency of eight
to 13 cycles per second. This is the Alpha State, which is slower than
the alert Beta state but above that of sleep or even deep mediation.
Where will I go during
hypnosis?
Persons in hypnotic trance are fully aware of their surroundings,
but their attention is intensely fixated and purposely focused on something
in order to distract from something else, such as: pain, overeating, worries,
smoking etc.
Is hypnosis a "cure"
all?
No, hypnotherapy is not a "cure" all. It is actually not
a cure at all. It is an effective method of alleviating the subject’s
symptoms. Although hypnosis provides great relief and change, the underlying
cause of the symptoms must still be identified and treated. This is where
clinical psychotherapy can be highly beneficial.
What is hypnosis used
for?
Hypnosis is being used to treat the symptoms of such conditions as:
asthma, arthritis, Parkinson’s, migraine headaches, depression, phobias,
addictions, bulimia, insomnia, hypertension, nausea, gastric hyperacidity,
burns, skin disorders, weight loss, smoking cessation, improve study habits
and low self-esteem. These are just some of the ways hypnosis can be implemented.
The list is endless.
Is it possible that a subject cannot be brought out of hypnosis?
No, all subjects are in control of their journey in hypnosis and can
be brought out of hypnosis at the suggestion or on their own.
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