I’ve been fascinated by hypnosis since I was thirteen (I’m much older now, though some would say I don’t act any older than thirteen). A family friend dropped off, at our house, a small paperback book on hypnosis and record album that changed my life. In 1956 Morey Bernstein wrote “The Search for Bridey […]
Category: Stress Reduction Hypnosis
So, Why Don’t We Talk About Chewing Tobacco? Part 2
So, all this stuff is in chewing tobacco and yet people still put it in their mouths. Why? And why can’t they easily stop? The first question I won’t even try to answer. There are so many reasons a person might start to use chew. I can, however, answer the second question; why can’t they […]
Does hypnosis really work?
Hypnosis has been used for centuries. That’s a pretty bold statement, right? Throughout history we see evidence to support this statement. Many ancient civilizations and cultures used hypnosis as a therapeutic device. The Ancient Egyptians, in perhaps the first written record on hypnosis, the Ebers Papyrus (c. 1500 BC), wrote of hypnosis formulas and techniques. […]
Phobias, what’s there to be afraid of?
What do people fear most? There are about 500 documented phobias and the list is growing. The following phobias are the most common fear-objects that lead to symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and breathlessness. In some cases, these symptoms escalate into a full-blown panic attack. Social Phobias, The fear of social situations. In many cases, […]
Sleep, who needs it? You do.
Stress, economic woes, and personal issues can disrupt sleep patterns. But, you might ask, who needs good sleep and why is it so darned important? Did you know sleep disorders affect millions of people? According to a national survey, 54% of adults said they have experienced at least one symptom of insomnia. Good sleep is […]