All the talk of eating healthy and exercising will only play a small part in assisting the majority of overweight and obese people, what they need is to simply change their language and re-program their old belief systems. Thus embracing a mind shift to a new weigh (way) of life. Thus bringing about permanent change.

Lets start with the word “Lose” for example – Yes, it is just a word, however it IS a very powerful word.
This single word is one of the BIGGEST problems. We give words, thoughts and feelings and therefore we give them POWER!

The basics is that you do not want to tell your mind and body that you have LOST anything. Food for thought – think about this. When you lose something – for example your car keys , you go into a frantic panic and search for them, leaving no stone unturned until you find them. Same thing with Losing Weight We tell ourselves we are losing weight, others notice we have lost weight and so often when we reach our goal weight we then go into the grief, loss, seek and find process. Hence the Yo-Yo diet pattern.
We need to also educate the community to Change their Language to Change their Outcome.

We work with and focus on a weight management program, where the weight just simply drips away, it is not about dieting, deprivation or losing anything, it is about what is right and healthy for you.

A well known daytime television presenter is known for disputing that weight issues are associated with emotions.

BUT STOP – Think about when we eat.
           - When we are sad
           - When we are happy
           - When we are bored
           - When we celebrate
           - When we commiserate.
ALL Emotional Situations.

Another well known celebrity the big “O” – Yes Oprah, opening admits her eating issues are associated with emotions. Oprah is true to herself and seeks to continue to work on the core issues.

We need to rid ourselves of old belief systems like:

• Eat everything on your plate
• Can't waste food
• I'm big – I will always be big.
• We are all big in our family – it is just in our genes
• Sweets as a reward for eating all of our food
• Alcohol and food at the end of the day, because I work hard and deserve it.

We need to focus on – Eating Healthy, Being Healthy, Thinking Healthy, Living Healthy, these are the Basic Elements to a New Weigh of Life. Weight then just drips away.

YES – You need to Change.
But that change can be simple – Once you make the decision to change, the body and mind accept and move into the "How"

Train to Change – Change Thinking Patterns, Feeling Patterns, Eating Patterns and Living Patterns and then we will bring about permanent change.

We can eat foods that we like – it is like everything in life – it is just about moderation, food combinations and portion sizes.
- small amounts to refuel the body and to give it energy.

Question to ask self is : When are you going to STOP treating your body like a rubbish bin?
Yes a rubbish bin, we fill it to over flowing, throw in scraps, leftovers and rubbish. Half the time we don't even consider what we throw in.

People need to think about what they are eating, bring it to the most important decision you are making and begin to treat our body like our most precious and prized possession, that it truly is.

Therefore it is not just about Food and Exercise, it needs to include Thoughts and Attitude as well.

People need to understand and educate themselves with what the body needs when they think it is craving sugars or sweets.

I not only work with overweight and obese, I also work with other eating disorders such as Anorexia, Bulimia and my success is achieved by guiding them to control their thoughts and feelings.

People have a Choice
To succeed is to change the thought of depravation.

I really want people to know that there is a way to permanent change – to live a quality, rich life. Many obese people have lost hope and I want to share with then that there IS hope, and that it CAN be achieved without surgery, that they CAN live a healthy life and not have to struggle all of the time.

Life can easily be Balanced, Happy and Fun.

Another FREE Weight Management Information Night

Due to the success and ongoing enquiries and requests
The Next Information evening for the Hypnotic Gastric Banding Therapy is:

Wednesday the 7th of March, 2012

at our Newport Centre

at 28 Mason Street, Newport.

at 7pm

Learn all about the procedure and what it can do for you.

Welcome to just show up, however if you wish to be assured a place, please reserve your place now, you can fill in the contact page on this site with Weight Management Information Evening in the Discussion Field Box.

Thank you,

If you would like to see some of the footage from previous nights, please feel free to visit www.HypnoticGastricBanding.com

Look forward to meeting you.

What could be a factor in this alarming finding?

Melbourne is a gorgeous and prosperous city. You would think such a setting would inspire joy instead of depression, but research has actually shown that big city living causes massive stress. Studies conducted on rural and urban dwellers indicated that city people are more prone to stress and anxiety.

Data shows that when people were being criticized while they were attempting to finish a task, the city dwellers had more activity in the amygdala part of their brains, (the part of the brain that is known to play a key role in processing emotions) which indicates greater levels of anxiety and stress than the rural dwellers.

Hypnotherapy to alter your Thought Patterns

There are several ways to deal with this kind of thought patterns, without the need for all of us to move to the country. There are a variety of counselling modalities, support groups psychiatry, or psychology sessions. Or another option for healing, which has been around for many years, however it healing power has only recently become more recognised, is to see a hypnotherapist. The city lists several  individuals and facilities that offer hypnotherapy, so to locate a Melbourne hypnotherapist, is quite simple. The important thing is you check they have years of experience in a therapeutic background, have kept up to date with the latest in personal development and that they are registered with recognised and accredited governing associations.

Many people are sceptical about hypnosis. Most of these people have no idea about real hypnotherapy in a clinical setting. Some of them are fearful the therapist will get into their head and obtain their deepest, darkest secrets, the truth is, you are in total control at all times and under no circumstances will you reveal anything that you do not wish to reveal. A certain level of fear of the unknown is perfectly natural, however if you enter into a session with an open mind and a trust the ability of the therapist, hypnosis will be a very powerful healing tool for you.

Many people confuse clinical hypnotherapy with stage hypnosis and they are afraid that they may be manoeuvred into doing things that they don’t really want to do, such as clucking like a chicken or barking like a dog. This is simply one of the many reasons why you should go to a professional hypnotherapist with training in clinical hypnosis.

Hypnotherapy can be an effective cure for anxiety, smoking, drinking, obesity, sleeping disorders and other physical problems, lack of motivation, self-esteem, and a host of other issues. In reputable Melbourne hypnotherapy facilities, the program is more intensive than just you going in to be hypnotized, it is delving to the core of the issue and altering old belief systems that may not be in the individuals best interests. After all, most people are wanting to change something that is negatively impacting upon their life, so what they want to achieve is something like a complete overhaul, so change in their life is able to occur, often a thorough and completely new way of approaching things is required and talking directly to the control panel of the mind, the subconscious is a much faster way of achieving such change.

The process of hypnotherapy usually starts with an initial assessment consultation between the hypnotherapist and the client, where they can get at a complete and detailed analysis of the issue at hand and together they can work toward a personalized treatment plan. After this, the seed of commitment is planted and actual therapy begins.

Steps are taken to empower you to shun old beliefs, patterns and ways of thinking. This consequently is a bit like a Spring clean and leaves space for the new you. You then arrive at a set of goals and an accompanying action plan to reach them. Therapy is continued however in more of a monitoring capacity, dealing with possible hindrances to complete transformation.

The final segment is the implementation of a maintenance plan that can let you live the life you want to have.

For an effective treatment plan that is suitable for the presenting issue, firstly complete your due diligence and select the best option hypnotherapy Melbourne has to offer.

FREE Weight Management Information Night

The Next Information evening for the Hypnotic Gastric Banding Therapy is:

This Coming Monday the 9th of January, 2012

at our Newport Centre

at 28 Mason Street, Newport.

at 7pm

Learn all about the procedure and what it can do for you.

Welcome to just show up, however if you wish to be assured a place, please reserve your place now, you can fill in the contact page on this site with Weight Management Information Evening in the Discussion Field Box.

Thank you,

Happy New Year,

Look forward to meeting you next week.

To crave means to have an intense desire for something and in the case of chocolate it means a strong liking or obsession for it, and in excessive amounts. The interesting question to ask is why people crave for chocolate? Chocolate works like a drug in the body that is why like medicine, chocolate can also be very addictive. For this reason also, craving for chocolate is associated with problems in weight gain.

It was also used as a medicinal alternative to cure symptoms like weight loss, body weakness, stomach aches, anemia, fever, skin irritations, poor sexual appetite and many others.

Today, chocolate has evolved into a variety of uses and has caught the attention of researchers on its effect to the brain. Researchers have also tried to identify its close association with issues like weight gain, eating disorders and chocolate addiction.

Chocolate addiction presents itself in various ways according to studies. They can manifest as a result of mood and behavior conditions; it can also be a symptom of dieting and eating issues; or it can be associated with the pleasure centres of the brain that provides euphoric effects.

The specific effects of eating chocolate are associated with certain brain activities, which will explain why it becomes very addictive. A group of neuroscientists from the US and Canada performed a study using PET (positron emission tomography) scan to determine the activities and areas of the brain that are associated with chocolate addiction. The results showed that the pleasant sensation and sweet taste of chocolate were attributed to the increased blood flow to the orbital frontal and mid part of the brain.

These areas of the brain control thoughts, emotions and feelings, which are also seen to have been activated in people with addiction to cocaine. In addition, the frontal lobe of the brain contains the highest levels of Dopamine, which controls attention, reward and drive. The midbrain on the other hand, also produces certain levels of Dopamine that has an important role in motivation and habitation characteristics of humans.

This gives an interesting explanation to the effect of eating chocolate to the brain. Consumption of chocolate stimulates the frontal and mid lobes of the brain that then fuels the Dopamine rush, which creates the euphoric sensations that makes it addictive. The same study also showed that eating chocolate takes several levels of motivation. This is significant to consider because the effects of eating chocolate as a form of reward or as a form of pleasure satisfaction record different brain activities.

Another point to consider is the fact that chocolate like addictive drugs are considered “primary enforcers,” therefore, are both perceived as highly addictive. Chocolate addiction is further elicited by the smooth texture and sweet taste that makes it very pleasant and rewarding.

Since this is considered a behavior concern, one of the treatment methods to consider is hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy for chocolate addictions is conducted by a professional hypnotherapist to alter the state of consciousness that will focus the attention of the client to other relaxation and pleasure centres of the brain that will take the place of the sensations provided by eating chocolate. A hypnotherapist will conduct hypnosis and work with the client to consciously re-channel attention to other relaxation activities that will focus the same level of satisfaction that eating chocolate provides.

Stress is a way of life for some people either because of work responsibilities or business requirements. Family and social life often suffer because of work place stress that is why it is a must for everyone to have a means of relaxation or a way to reduce stress significantly. One way to do this is to own a pet! Some may not agree to this, but for people who are natural animal lovers, having a pet at home can effectively reduce stress levels.

There is, however, a cause for concern that is if the pet itself is the one stressed. Can it affect the owner as well? Chances are both the pet and the owner may mimic each other’s stress level. Therefore, it is also true that if a pet is calm and peaceful it can also keep the stress of the owner down to a low level.

An effective way to reduce stress level of pets is to let them listen to a hypnotherapy pet Cd that is designed to provide calmness through hypnosis. This is accomplished by letting the pet hear the beautiful soothing music that is uniquely chosen for animals. It also includes variation of voice works and different vibration streams to help the pet to calm down. It is recommended that the pet listens to the hypnotherapy Cd for three consecutive nights for the next three weeks.

There are many ways that a pet can help its owner in stress reduction activities.

Improves Mood

– Several studies support that pets have a mood-enhancing effect to its owners. These are associated with the mutual caring instinct of humans and animals, so every time those pair of cute little eyes or fury body touches an owner it stimulates positive emotions that lightens up the mood.

Encourages Exercise

– Pets need exercise like walking and running, so when a pet owner brings them for a walk the owner himself spends as much time for physical activity. This improves blood circulation, serves as a way of relaxation, promotes overall health and reduces stress.

Controls Blood Pressure

– Fluctuations in the blood pressure are usually associated with stress and tension especially at work. So when a pet owner reaches home the pet can sense this that is why it immediately cuddles up at its owner. This action from a pet has a calming effect that relaxes the muscles and reduces the tension, therefore stabilizes the blood pressure.

Prevents Depression Syndrome

– Pets especially dogs are considered loyal to their owner, which is a good source of acceptance and love. Pets can provide constant unconditional love and companionship that decreases the incidence of a pet owner in having depression syndromes. Pets are always there to provide a listening ear, physical assurance and genuine affection.

Enhances Social Relationships

– Pet owners who walk to the park can meet other people and share the same interests with them. Pets provide an easy way to initiate a conversation because an owner is assured that if another person also has a pet they already have something in common. Pets provide a lot of opportunities to meet new friends and acquaintances, therefore improving social relationships.

This numerous benefits of owning a pet is one good reason why a pet owner should keep in mind that a pet should not be stressed because it will also affect his own mood. One of the best ways to ensure that pets are not stressed is to have they listen to hypnotherapy Cds. In fact, both owner and pet can listen together and share the same relaxing and peaceful experience.

Sleep is a very important daily activity that allows the body to rest, to recharge, to repair and to heal. The acceptable time for all of these processes to take place each night is to have at least six to eight hours of sleep; if sleep is anything below that then the adult’s body is not made ready for the following day’s work.

The person who lacks sleep is described as a person who has less number of hours of continuous sleep or has problems staying asleep. This person becomes sluggish and unable to focus or concentrate the next day, and even worse is, the body becomes at risk of easily catching viruses such as cough, cold or flu. This is because a lack of sleep tremendously weakens the immune system.

There is a way to enhance sleep patterns without the use of medication or any aggressive therapeutic method; this is through hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy is a way to alter the levels of consciousness of a client so that the subconscious mind can easily resurface and visit the sleep and dream level of the mind. This can be conducted by a hypnotherapist at their clinic or it can be performed through self-hypnosis using the Hypnotherapy SLEEP Cd every night.

The self-hypnosis technique will allow the client to easily be in a deep sleep within minutes of listening to the hypnotherapy Cd.  This hypnosis method works by sifting through the various levels of consciousness and skipping unnecessary thought processes to stimulate relaxation and then eventually fall into deep sleep.

Insomnia

Lack of sleep can be dangerous because the body works in a balance, and to create this balance a regular rest is necessary. The lack of rest may result to loss of body rhythm and functioning, especially the brain, which is the master clock of the body. This phenomenon has a scientific basis that shows the brain slowing down on its synaptic nerve impulses that result in poor cognitive functioning.

It is like a mobile phone battery that loses its power and energy that is why it needs to be recharged. The brain works that way, so to have a high level of brain functioning the body must recharge daily.

Lack of sleep is also associated with other symptoms such as increased stress levels and lack of coping abilities. It has also been associated with weight gain and social behaviour dysfunction according to research studies.

Hypnotherapy is an efficient way to address these problems of stress, weight gain and behaviour. The hypnotic approach may vary to adapt to the client’s symptoms and difficulties. Hypnosis can be performed as a way to stimulate relaxation; it can also be used to allow the client to work with the hypnotherapist in facing past issues that may be causing the stress and lack of sleep.

There are many benefits of hypnotherapy such as safe and natural means of getting sleep, enhanced brain and body function, improved immune system booster, and a means to delay ageing. Hypnotherapy works for sleep disorders while it also gives clients additional perks and benefits.

A lot of people who often say “I cannot do it,” “I am not good enough for him,” or “I do not think I can complete the task” are verbalizations from people with lack of self-esteem, self confidence or self-worth. It is often a result of inappropriate fear that takes its root from way back a person’s childhood.

Fear is a result of a series of events in childhood that account to teasing, calling names, yelling, rejection, lack of appreciation and many other negative experiences that have built up over time.  Hypnotherapy is a method used by hypnotherapists to work with a client in going back to the childhood events and allowing them to resurface, so the client can work at eliminating the negative thoughts it has accumulated in the subconscious mind. This process of hypnosis will allow the client to effectively let go of the things that are creating the negative thoughts that are manifesting as poor sense of self or self worth.

Besides fear, another factor that causes low self confidence is the sense of panic; this results from lack of belief in one’s ability to accomplish something. The most important role of hypnotherapy in improving self confidence is to relax the mind to make appropriate and correct decisions in life. This is because people who tend to be panicky become out of focus that make their judgments faulty. To prevent panic attacks a client undergoes hypnosis to practice relaxation of the mind.

Relaxation methods used are deep breathing exercises and saying positive reinforcements on a daily basis. Doing these techniques will calm the mind making it tranquil and composed to make the right decisions. Positive reinforcements on the other hand, are accomplished through positive thinking exercises like saying simple sentences like “I can do it!”

Other methods that can be used by a hypnotherapist to work with the client include creative visualization of positive thoughts and images of oneself, suggestion therapy and brain training games.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis works by building self worth in a client through assessment of strengths and talents that can be emphasized through positive thinking and suggestion therapy. Suggestion therapy can be done by working with a hypnotherapist or simply listen to hypnotherapy CD’s.

Positive reinforcement can be done by the client through rehearsing in one’s mind one’s strengths and talents and though constant repetition of the words “I can do it!” These activities and hypnotic exercises must be done daily because a lot of stress from the work place, school environment, family or social relationships can pull down a person’s self-esteem, so to prevent this from happening brain training exercises are necessary.

A lot of positive outcomes will come out of the hypnotherapy sessions and through internalization of the positive thoughts used in hypnosis. People react to hypnosis differently; some may have positive results immediately, but some clients may require more time before positive outcomes can be seen. The most important things to do include believing in oneself and the thought that hypnotherapy will work!