Smoking Isn’t Sexy

At Gresham Hypnosis Center we offer a fully guaranteed Hypnosis Stop Smoking Program.  All my clients can tell you; anyone who smokes knows there are so many well documented reasons to stop smoking, right?  Well there are some less publicized reasons and over the next couple of weeks I’ll be letting the cat outta the bag and what you can do to make things right.

Smoking impairs sexual ability.

Guys, here’s something that will keep you up nights; men who smoke have a harder time getting and staying up.  A study published in Addiction Behavior showed that smoking just two cigarettes could cause softer erections. And numerous studies have shown that men who smoke have as much as a 60 percent higher rate of ED (erectile dysfunction) than nonsmokers. Think this one over; smoking cigarettes may even cause the male equipment to shrink.

Why does this happen?

Nicotine functions as a vasoconstrictor, which means that it constricts blood vessels, impairing blood flow. (This effect is responsible for the “rush” that sometimes comes with smoking.) Since erections depend on blood flow, it makes sense that smoking would affect a man’s ability to get and maintain an erection. The damage is cumulative, and nicotine has been shown to cause, over time, permanent damage to arteries.

What happens when you stop smoking?

It depends how long you’ve smoked, how much you smoke, and whether permanent damage has occurred to the arteries. But doctors report that many men who quit smoking notice an immediate improvement in the strength and length of their erections. The good news is the sooner you quit smoking, the less long-term damage you do to arteries and blood flow to vital parts.

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10 Common Symptoms Of Depression

 

Every year approximately 9.5 percent of the American population suffers from depression.

Depression is a grave illness that affects day to day life and destroys families. It is a disorder that controls the mind and its functions causing loss of appetite, sleeplessness, mood swings, and a deep sense of despair.

The symptoms of depression are varied and the severity changes with time. And, according to experts depression can be an inherited disorder, or caused by life-threatening illnesses, or stress. Other causes are certain diseases, medicines, drugs, alcohol, or mental illnesses. Women are seen to experience depression more than men and this is attributed to hormonal swings, menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, pre-menopause, and post-menopause.

Common symptoms are:

1. An unshakeable sadness, anxiety, or emptiness.

2. Overwhelming hopelessness accompanied by pessimistic feelings.

3. Extreme guilt, feelings of helplessness, and no sense of self-worth.

4. Loss of energy, a slowing down of metabolism, and activity levels. Being plagued by constant fatigue.

5. A sense of helplessness along with an increasing inability to focus and indecisiveness.

6. Loss of sound sleep and development of extreme insomnia.

7. Inexplicable weight loss or weight gain. Triggered by a loss of appetite or eating binges.

8. Brooding and suicidal inclinations.

9. Irritability, short temper, as well as restlessness.

10. Physical afflictions like headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain for no particular reason.

If you experience any of the above along with a marked change in behavior do consult your doctor. He will give you a thorough examination to rule out physical causes for depression as well as any underlying medical problems. Then, if required, he will recommend that you consult a qualified doctor, psychologist or therapist.

Take matters in hand and try and erase negativity from your mind. Cut out from you life terms like exhaustion, worthlessness, and hopelessness. Change your life by setting yourself a few goals. Try and relax, meditate, and enjoy music. Start new activities that absorb your time as well as interests. Go out and meet people and participate in group activities. Avoid the company of negative people. Make up your mind to enjoy a movie, ballgame, family outing, picnic, or trek. Be positive, self-confident, and have faith in yourself. Faith is itself a great healer. Decide to change your world for the better. However, do follow the doctor’s advice. Treatment can include anti-depressant medicines, psychotherapy, as well as lifestyle changes. In extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy or light therapy are prescribed.

If your depression escalates or you are suicidal seek help from your family physician or healthcare provider. Do call a local health department, a community mental health center, or hospital or clinic. Someone will extend a helping hand and talk you through the crisis.

 

 

8 Different Stress Management Techniques

Stress, burnout and physical exhaustion have become a way of life for many people.

You need to feel that you can get a handle on what stresses you, and diffuse this stress in different ways so as to maintain both your physical and emotional health.

The ways we and others cause stress can come from habits or our own thoughts and feelings about how things are going. Or perhaps your own actions can be adjusted to cause less stress.

If you want to be calm and relaxed, with less stress then be sure to read these different stress management techniques for some ideas to help.

1. Be organized. You can plan all you want, but if you cannot find the project, list or information you were to work with, it is pretty stressful.

2. Make a list of what you want to accomplish, and then decide which are the most important things to do on that list. Do that first and then go to your less important items.

3. Allow for interruptions and changes. If you schedule yourself so tight that you can’t be interrupted for the 15 minutes you spent talking to an unexpected caller, you may find yourself highly stressed. Chill out and realize that there will be some interruptions and you can handle that.

4. Have realistic expectations of yourself and others. No one is superman. You cannot get three days work done in one day. Don’t wait till the last minute and put so much stress on yourself with huge amounts of work.

5. Take some time for a break a couple times a day. It is like changing gears and allows your mind to rest for a few minutes while you do something you enjoy, not something you have to do.

6. Find some time each day to exercise or take a walk. This helps to burn off more stress.

7. Learn self-hypnosis, from a qualified hypnotherapist, to help you manage the stress in your life.

8. Once you are done for the day, take some time to relax. Find hobbies that you enjoy and that reduce your stress.

Stress is a part of life, but you also need ways to de stress and not let it get the best of you. Gresham Hypnosis Center can help you learn to manage your stress and along with thses tips you, too, can have a stress-less life!

Stress In The Workplace – How To Cope With It

Most of us readily acknowledge that stress is an inescapable part of life in our modern society. It’s in the home, the schools, and the workplace.

Workplace stress management is becoming a buzz word of sorts, as more companies seek ways to cope with workplace stressors. But what is it?

Defining Workplace Stress

“Stress is the reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them.” (Managing stress at work: Discussion document, United Kingdom Health and Safety Commission, London, 1999)

Stress in the workplace can be either positive stress that results in greater productivity, or negative stress that cuts productivity. Our definition does not say that stress in the workplace is a reaction to pressure, but to excessive pressure. It is when stressors are too demanding, exerting too much pressure on us, that they become negative.

Workplace stress of a harmful nature is intense, continued, or repeated.

Who Is Affected by Workplace Stress?

Everyone is affected at some time or other. As the world tries to increase output and limit time required, workplace stress hits both blue and white-collar workers. Evidence indicates that work that was once considered non-stressful is now approaching high-stress ratings.

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, increasing numbers of occupations are inching up toward the scale’s top. A recent table prepared by the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology lists law enforcement officers at the 7.7 level. Airline pilots are close behind at 7.5. And while they may seem to cause patients stress, dentists are rated 7.3. Even teachers have a high stress level of 6.2.

Adolescents and older workers often have more trouble coping with workplace stress – women may have more trouble than men. People who have high levels of stress in the family will be more affected by workplace stress.

Family Stress Increases Workplace Stress

When a balance between work and family is missing, workplace stress is increased. Two-income families and single parent families are especially affected. Time-sensitive work can make greater demands than the worker can handle. Work schedules may change, creating stress in handling children. Harsh or bullying treatment at work can cycle into family stress, and back to workplace stress.

Health Impacts of Stress

It is well accepted that stress produces a “fight-or-flight” response in humans. The heartbeat picks up speed. Breathing rhythm changes. Blood is sent to muscles and other vital organs. Adrenaline and noradrenaline is released into the blood, raising levels of energy-providing nutrients. Our bodies are ready to fight the enemy or run from him.

The trouble is, we cannot easily fight workplace stress. We might want to land a punch on the nose of the boss that makes unreasonable demands, but we cannot. We might want to quit on the spot, but we need the income, so we are not able to carry through on our “fight-or-flight” response.

Frustrated body systems trying to cope with this dilemma may give in to consequences such as chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, migraine, insomnia, hypertension, heart disease, substance abuse, and a host of other problems.

Some employers have instituted workplace stress management programs, with more or less success. In many cases, though, a program of self-help for workplace stress, without individual research, might be more effective.

Self-Help for Workplace Stress

If you were to take a self-help course entitled, as this article is, “Stress in the Workplace – How to Cope with It”, you would expect to learn practical things you could do to cope with workplace stress. Reports and research aside, you would want specific self-help. You would want steps that could help you begin to cope today.

The following practical steps will get you started. Write your answers.

1. Analyze your job. Do you have a clear job description that tells what is expected of you? Are you sufficiently qualified for the work expected? Do you have the tools you need? Does the job use your talent?

2. Analyze your workplace. Is it clean and safe? Is it attractive and laid out well? Are things easy to find? Is it quiet enough for work? Is there a quiet room where you can take a break? Can you take a 5-minute break every hour or so? Are your work hours reasonable?

3. Analyze your feelings. Do you feel that your job is meaningful? Do you think you get enough feedback from others as to whether or not you are doing well? Do you feel as though people see you as an individual rather than a resource? Do you feel that you have the right to say “no” when the workload becomes too heavy?

Once you have answered every question, decide what action you will take to change unwanted situations.

You can, for example, request a clear job description if you don’t have one. You can ask to discuss job expectations. You can request missing tools that would reduce stress.

You can often clean or rearrange a workplace. You can make ergonomic changes for physical safety. With thought, you can create better work flow, or relocate needed tools.

Finally, learn to say “no” to unnecessary demands. Were you asked to “help” a habitual-long-lunch co-worker by adding part of her work to your own? Agree to do it once, but explain respectfully why the practice is unfair to both of you. Are you expected to remain at work until the last person leaves, even though you arrive an hour before anyone else? Ask respectfully if consideration can be given, since your work is done early.

You will best cope with workplace stress when you learn how to respond to the stress differently. Gresham Hypnosis Center can help you with workplace and other stress, giving you tools such as self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques to “de-stress” your life.

 

Eye-Opening Facts About Stress

Lack of sleep may throw the body’s system off balance.

It is one of the factors that may contribute to stress and fatigue. In the long run, lack of sleep hampers a person’s emotional well-being, mental abilities, productivity, and performance.

Lack of sleep actually increases the production of a hormone called corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH). The production of this hormone is the body’s response to stress. After the hormone is released, it prompts the pituitary gland to produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). The ACTH is the messenger that prompts the adrenal gland to release adrenaline and other stress hormones. These hormones give a person a feeling of being “stressed out.”  If left unaddressed, a person under stress is bound to have other stress-related ailments like migraines, insomnia, high blood pressure and even heart problems.

Loss of sleep has long been associated with poor physical coordination, weak memory or poor concentration, sluggishness, depression, and other negative conditions and behaviors. People who do not get enough rest and sleep are often found struggling with their work and daily chores because they feel tired all the time.  Studies also show that people who sleep less than eight hours a night are more prone to experience nightmares.

Not surprisingly, recent medical research has established links between sleep deprivation, cigarette smoking, and alcohol abuse.  As a way to induce sleep, many insomniacs and even those with milder sleeping problems resort to drinking alcohol.  By drinking alcoholic beverages, they expect to get a feeling of relaxation and inebriation, which eventually leads to sleep.  After waking up, some would have to counter the effects of sluggishness by puffing on a cigarette. Cigarettes contain nicotine, a substance that serves as a strong stimulant.  Nicotine, however, has been found to be toxic and is considered to be carcinogenic along with at least 30 other harmful chemicals and by-products of cigarettes.  At least a billion people around the world smoke cigarettes which explains why the annual production of the product can reach as much as 5 trillion individual cigarettes.

It is now common knowledge that excessive alcohol and cigarette consumption can lead to the development of several serious ailments such as depression, obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.  Indeed, both alcohol and cigarette consumption should not be viewed as viable options for dealing sleep deprivation.

Individuals who suffer from sleeping problems have other options that are not harmful to their health and well-being.  A simple lifestyle change may enormously help in promoting sound sleep. Minor adjustments like “winding down” after a hard day’s work would be found effective by just about every person who wants to get a good night’s sleep.  Not working at home, reducing the number of phone calls, and avoiding other stimulating or stressful activities an hour or two before bedtime can do wonders. The bedroom should be a place for sleep, and not for activities like working or watching TV. Avoiding caffeine, cigarettes, and other stimulants at least six hours before bedtime may help prevent insomnia. In addition to these adjustments, adding exercise and other physical activities into one’s lifestyle may relieve stress and lead to better sleep — as long as these activities are not done near one’s bedtime.

If these adjustments don’t work, people with sleeping disorders should consult a physician and inquire about alternative options, such as hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Hypnosis can help restore  normal sleep cycle, enabling a person to get much-needed rest.

Of course, a person with a sleeping disorder should also strive to do the basics:  avoid excessive intake of stimulants, engage in regular exercise, and get professional help when confronted with serious anxieties or stress.

Gresham Hypnosis Center has a Stress Reduction program that can be tailored to your needs.  Call today to set up your free Hypnosis Consultation.

What is Hypnotension?

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What is Hypnotension?

The Hypnotension™ program is a one-to-one therapy between you and a specially trained Certified Hypnotension Practitioner at Gresham Hypnosis Center.  Together, you will address the emotional and lifestyle factors which contribute to your high blood pressure so that you can take back control and lower high blood pressure naturally.

The Hypnotension™ program uses proven cognitive techniques and behavioral coaching to help you make the changes that can make high blood pressure a thing of the past.

Your progress is carefully monitored and we work directly with your doctor so you get the most benefit as soon as possible, and so that you both know what is working best in your particular case.

Why is the program called Hypnotension?

The name, Hypnotension, reflects the fact that all our Certified Practitioners are qualified Hypnosis practitioners who are trained to deal with the emotional and lifestyle factors causing high blood pressure.

Will it work for me?

If you have Primary (or Essential) hypertension, are committed to lowering your blood pressure, willing to work with your Certified Hypnotension Practitioner and you do the tasks that they set, it should certainly work for you. Not everyone can return their blood pressure to ‘ideal’ levels in a short period of time, but even a modest reduction can slash your chances of having a stroke or heart disease by 10% or more. Find a Hypnotension practitioner.

I’m on blood pressure medication, can I still use the Hypnotension program?

YES. Blood pressure medication manages the symptoms of high blood pressure whereas Hypnotension works with the underlying emotional “x factors” and aggravating factors. So, as the causes of your high blood pressure disappear, your doctor may be able to reduce your medication over time.

These x-factors include:

  • Anger
  • Conflict
  • Control issues
  • Fear of Death
  • Environment
  • Guilt
  • Identification

How do I get started?

Gresham Hypnosis Center works directly with your doctor. Learn how, together, we can help Lower High Blood Pressure or call us today at 503.319.7142

High Blood Pressure, the Silent Killer

New High Blood Pressure guidelines could put you in danger.

“The American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and nine other groups redefined high blood pressure as a reading of 130 over 80, down from 140 over 90. The change, the first in 14 years, means that 46 percent of U.S. adults, many of them under the age of 45, now will be considered hypertensive.”

High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that affects approximately 46%  of Americans, causing up to 75,000 deaths per year. Called “the silent killer” because typically, high blood pressure has no symptoms until after it has done significant damage to the heart and arteries.

Nearly 20%  of Americans who have high blood pressure don’t know they have it and, therefore, don’t know that they are at risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and even eye disease.

The two numbers in your blood pressure, systolic and diastolic are defined:

Systolic is specifically the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart. This is the top number.

Diastolic is specifically the minimum arterial pressure during relaxation and dilatation of the ventricles of the heart when the ventricles fill with blood. This is the bottom number in your blood pressure reading.

Learn how we can help Lower High Blood Pressure or call us today at 503.319.7142”

Blood pressure categories in the new guideline are:

  • Normal: Less than 120/80 mm Hg;
  • Elevated: Systolic between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80;
  • Stage 1: Systolic between 130-139 or diastolic between 80-89;
  • Stage 2: Systolic at least 140 or diastolic at least 90 mm Hg;
  • Hypertensive crisis: Systolic over 180 and/or diastolic over 120, with patients needing prompt changes in medication if there are no other indications of problems, or immediate hospitalization if there are signs of organ damage.

“We’re recognizing that blood pressures that we in the past thought were normal or so-called pre-hypertensive actually placed the patient at significant risk for heart disease and death and disability,” said Robert M. Carey, co-chairman of the group that produced the new report. “The risk hasn’t changed. What’s changed is our recognition of the risk.”

Gresham Hypnosis Center works directly with your doctor to lower high blood pressure naturally. Call us today 503.319.7142

 

 

4 Aggravators to High Blood Pressure

New High Blood Pressure guidelines say 130/80 is now considered pre-hypertensive.

Over 90% of high blood pressure is what doctors call “Primary or Essential Hypertension.  That means, quite probably, there is no medical cause for the condition.  The remaining 5-10 % describes “Secondary Hypertension“.

What can agravate primary hypertension? Many things, including high alcohol consumption, excess salt in your diet, little or no exercise, and painkillers.

Alcohol

The Mayo Clinic tells us “Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels. Having more than three drinks in one sitting temporarily increases your blood pressure, but repeated binge drinking can lead to long-term increases. … If you have high blood pressure, avoid alcohol or drink alcohol only in moderation.”

And the American Heart Association says limiting alcohol consumption can also help to prevent high blood pressure.

Excess Salt

A lot happens to your body if you eat too much salt. The extra water stored in your body raises your blood pressure. So, the more salt you eat, the higher your blood pressure. The higher your blood pressure, the greater the strain on your heart, arteries, kidneys, and brain. This can lead to heart attacks, strokes, dementia and kidney disease.

Some people say “I don’t use table salt, so I’m in control of my sodium intake and my blood pressure. Well, the American Heart Association says;

“In some people, sodium can increase blood pressure. But controlling sodium means more than just putting down the salt shaker. It also means checking labels, because up to 75 percent of the sodium we consume is hidden in processed foods like tomato sauce, soups, condiments, canned foods and prepared mixes. When buying prepared and prepackaged foods, read the labels. Watch for the words “soda” and “sodium” and the symbol “Na” on labels. These words show that sodium compounds are present.”

Lack of Exercise

The human body is the only machine that gets better the more you use it! Lack of exercise can have detrimental effects on many of the bodies systems including the heart and circulatory system. Exercise can help you manage blood pressure.

The AHA offers these exercise guidelines for good heart health and to lower high blood pressure.

For overall health benefits to the heart, lungs, and circulation, perform any moderate to vigorous aerobic activity using the following guidelines:

  • Aim for at least 90 to 150 minutes of aerobic and/or dynamic resistance exercises per week and/or three sessions of isometric resistance exercises per week.
  • For most healthy people, get the equivalent of at least 150 minutes (two hours and 30 minutes) per week of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking. You can incorporate your weekly physical activity with 30 minutes a day on at least five days a week.
  • Physical activity should be performed in episodes of at least 10 minutes, and preferably, it should be spread throughout the week.
  • Include flexibility and stretching exercises.
  • Include muscle-strengthening activity at least two days each week.

Pain Killers

NSAIDs (Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and others all have the capacity to increase blood pressure. While the average increase is small, the actual amount of blood pressure increase can vary widely from individual to individual. This effect occurs at doses that are typically used for pain relief and reduction of inflammation.

WebMD has these recommendations about taking painkillers and high blood pressure.

  • Take the safest medicine. Unless your doctor has told you it’s OK, do not use over-the-counter ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, or ketoprofen for pain relief. Instead, use a painkiller less likely to increase your blood pressure, like aspirin or acetaminophen.
  • Use as directed. Follow the directions for the recommended dosage. Most painkillers shouldn’t be used for more than 10 days. If you’re still in pain by that point, see your doctor.
  • Get your blood pressure checked regularly. This is good advice for anyone with high blood pressure. But it’s crucial if you use any of the pain relievers that can make your high blood pressure get worse.

Gresham Hypnosis Center works directly with your doctor. Learn how we can help you Lower High Blood Pressure or call us today at 503.319.7142“

3 Ways to Stay Calm for the Holidays

‘Tis the season and stress is everywhere! And, yes, stress can be a huge factor where high blood pressure is concerned.  So, how can you lower your blood pressure, naturally? Here are some simple and easily applied options.

Exercise

First, check with your doctor if you are not already actively exercising. If you have high blood pressure, and activity is good for you,  your doc will probably be on board.

WebMD says “You can do any activity you like, and you don’t need to go to a gym. As long as you’re moving around and making your heart beat a little faster or breathing harder. That includes brisk walking, jogging, swimmings, biking, lifting weights, or doing yard work.”

To pick an activity, two good questions to ask yourself are:

  1. What sounds like fun?
  2. Would you rather exercise in a group, or on your own?

No matter what you do, the first step is to decide to include exercise in your life and stick to it.

Eat Right

Research shows that eating foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and fiber may help control blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables are high in potassium, magnesium, and fiber, and they’re low in sodium. Stick to whole fruits and vegetables. Also, nuts, seeds, legumes, lean meats, and poultry are good sources of magnesium.

The DASH diet is often recommended for people with high blood pressure and some recent research indicates a modified DASH can be just as beneficial for lowering high blood pressure.

“In a study to be published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers at the UCSF Benioff’s Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) found that a higher fat DASH diet lowered blood pressure to the same extent as the DASH diet, but also reduced triglycerides and did not significantly raise LDL-C.”

Your diet doesn’t have to be bland and you can’t go wrong with fresh, high-quality food. It is wise, however, to avoid canned foods, processed foods, lunch meats, and fast foods.

Hypnosis

Did you know, over 90% of cases of high blood pressure are called Primary or Essential hypertension because there is no identifiable medical cause?

Because the lifestyle and emotional factors which cause this form of high blood pressure need motivation and action on your part to change, doctors can usually only work to manage your symptoms so, for many people, this means a lifetime of medication, constant uncertainty, and concern about their future.

Working directly with your doctor, Gresham Hypnosis Center offers a one-to-one therapy between you and a specially trained Certified Hypnotension Practitioner. We can help you make changes that will help you to lower high blood pressure for good.

Together, you will address the emotional and lifestyle factors (x-factors) which contribute to your high blood pressure so that you can take back control and lower blood pressure naturally.

Your progress is carefully monitored so you get the most benefit as soon as possible, and so that you both know what is working best in your particular case.

Learn how we can help Lower High Blood Pressure or call us today at 503.319.7142

 

7 X-Factors for That Contribute to Hypertension

There are two types of hypertension; Primary hypertension and Secondary hypertension.

Only 5% of cases of hypertension are a result of a recognized medical cause, such as kidney disease, artery damage, or hormone disorder, this is called secondary hypertension. The remaining 95% of causes of hypertension is called primary hypertension and can be tied to the emotional mind of a person.

There are many reasons why a person’s emotional mind can go on red alert and stay there and here are some of the most common emotional x-factors. These are things that we at Gresham Hypnosis Center are trained to deal with and when we do, there can be a dramatic effect to lower high blood pressure.

  • Feeling lack/loss of control

This is part of the anxiety response and it’s usually about safety.  Losing control can mean something bad will happen and because of this, people stay in a heightened state of alertness.

  • Feeling burdened/responsible

To a certain degree, all of us have some level of responsibility.  This x-factor can be tied to the loss of control because responsibility without control is highly stressful.

  • Unresolved anger/hostility

Anger and hostility cause an ongoing stress response in the body and that’s because the body tries to stay ready to fight this hostility or anger. The most destructive kind of anger is self-directed anger because the emotional mind has the tools to actually cause physical harm.

  • Inner conflict

Internal conflict usually occurs when there are conflicting needs in a person when one part of us wants something and one part wants something else. This conflict activates the stress response which can ultimately lead to high blood pressure.

  • Guilt/self-punishment

Guilt is all about self-judgment.  It’s about right and wrong, should and shouldn’t.  It’s when a person thinks they’ve done something they shouldn’t have done or hasn’t done something they should have done. Feelings of guilt cause an ongoing stress reaction which can have an impact on the sympathetic nervous system and high blood pressure.

  • Impatience/Feelings of time pressure

Impatience and time pressure can cause an ongoing stress response in the body. It’s very much like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, constantly looking at his watch worried that he’s late.  This constant vigilance and worrying about time causes the emotional mind to go on red alert and activate the “Fight or Flight” response.

  • Fear of illness/death

Fear of death is something that affects all of us to some degree.  That’s because death is an unavoidable part of life. However, the fear of death can make the diagnosis of hypertension into a “significant emotional event”.  That’s because the diagnosis focuses the mind on the fact the person is ill and this links the fear of death stress response to the diagnosis.

Gresham Hypnosis Center works directly with your doctor. If you have high blood pressure call us today at 503.319.7142  and learn how we can help you lower high blood pressure naturally.