Why do we need more Fibre?
We constant are bombarded with advertising on TV and on our food packaging to “EAT MORE FIBRE.” We know we should be eating more, but do you know why?
Fiber in our diets helps to move our food through our digestive tract. It provides bulk and can hold extra water. This helps to move waste through the bowels.
The longer waste food sits in our digestive tracts, the more time it has to sit and ferment. When food ferments in our stomachs, gas is produced and can lead to bloating and indigestion (This is commonly confused as too much stomach acid and antacids are taken which in turn cause further problems).
While increasing fiber in the diet, you must also increase water intake to assist in “smooth” transitions and avoiding constipation.
Great sources of fiber include:
Berries Wheat bran
Beans Nuts
Flaxseeds Seeds
Plums Vegetables
Apples Wholemeal breads
Oats Bran
By increasing fiber in your diet and improving gut health, you may help to prevent conditions such as Ulcers, Diabetes, Heart Disease and even cancer.
If you have problems with constipation, cramps in the gut, gas, reflux or indigestion, or if you think you may not be getting enough fiber, speak to one of our naturopaths who can discuss changes that can help you feel better and give you a healthier colon.
Why do we need Fibre?
We are constantly bombarded with advertising on TV and on our food packaging to “EAT MORE FIBRE.” We know we should be eating more, but do you know why?
Fibre in our diets helps to move our food through our digestive tract. It provides bulk and can hold extra water. This helps to move waste through the bowels.
The longer waste food sits in our digestive tracts, the more time it has to sit and ferment. When food ferments in our stomachs, gas is produced and can lead to bloating and indigestion (This is commonly confused as too much stomach acid and antacids are taken which in turn cause further problems).
While increasing fibre in the diet, you must also increase water intake to assist in “smooth” transitions and avoiding constipation.
Great sources of fibre include:
- Berries
- Beans
- Nuts
- Flaxseeds
- Plums
- Vegetables
- Apples
- Whole meal breads
- Oats
- Bran
By increasing fibre in your diet and improving gut health, you may help to prevent conditions such as Ulcers, Diabetes, Heart Disease and even cancer.
If you have problems with constipation, cramps in the gut, gas, reflux or indigestion, or if you think you may not be getting enough fibre, speak to one of our naturopaths who can discuss changes that can help you feel better and give you a healthier colon.
Iridology
WHAT’S NEW?
IRIDOLOGY
Your eyes….a map of your soul
WHAT IS IRIDOLOGY?
Iridology is the scientific analysis of patterns and structures in the iris of the eye which locates areas and stages of inflammation throughout the body.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The complex iris is composed of hundreds of thousands of nerve endings which are connected by impulses to every tissue of the body through the brain and nervous system. The nerve fibres, respond specifically to tissue and organ conditions with a corresponding physiological reflex manifested in the iris as lesions and colour variations. The iris chart, which is the result of many years of clinical observation and intensive research by Dr. Bernard Jensen and others, represents the basic placement of body organs and tissues similar to a map. An accurate iris analysis is possible by superimposing the chart over an iris image projection, allowing detailed observation of the valuable and reliable data recorded there.
HOW CAN IT HELP ME?
Iridology is an integral part of preventive health care. It has the ability to forewarn of approaching difficulties or signs of “dis-ease”. In effect, iridology will reveal how well your body functions. Nutrition and iridology are inseparable in one’s pursuit of a healthy way of life Iridology helps us understand our weakness so we may strengthen and cleanse our bodies to obtain our maximum health potential. It brings to us an awareness of how to prevent illness, thus allowing us to earn our most precious earthly treasure–vibrant physical, mental and spiritual health!
For those who believe in vaccinating, here is some new technology on the horizon
By Michelle Clark
Bill and Melinda Gates have set up a foundation to improve the health of men, women and children all over the world. Some of their past ventures have seemed honorable and helpful to many people throughout the world.
In May of this year, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation released an article on their funding towards Sweat-triggered vaccine delivery. This new technology is using “nano particles that penetrate the skin through hair follicles and burst upon contact with human sweat to release the vaccine.”1
This technology is being developed by Carlos Alberto Guzman of the Helmholtz Centre in Germany. The research is being promoted to help the underdeveloped countries combat widespread sickness.
By using this nano particle technology, vaccines can be administered in almost any way. A fine mist through the airport security checkpoint or as a key ingredient in sun cream. It would be very easy to mass medicate, not just the underdeveloped countries, but all over the world, possibly even without our knowledge. It is not such a far fetched idea considering we are already being mass medicated from our water supply.2
Other projects the foundation is currently funding include Insecticide-treated traditional scarves (scarves worn by migrant workers on the Thai-Cambodia border would be treated with insecticides), Ultrasound to temporarily sterilize men and a “seek and destroy” laser vaccine.
1. Information gathered from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at www.gatesfoundation.org on 10 May 2010.
2. Information gathered from Naturalnews.com
Vitamin D
Vitamin D…. the BIG issue
Compiled by
Jacqui Joyce
Life health Centre
Midland
Western Australia
The beneficial ray of sunshine
The ultraviolet wavelength that stimulates our bodies to produce vitamin D is UV-B. It is sometimes called the “burning ray” because it is the primary cause of sunburn (erythema). However, UV-B initiates beneficial responses, stimulating the production of vitamin D that the body uses in many important processes. Although UV-B causes sunburn, it also causes special skin cells called melanocytes to produce melanin, which is protective. UV-B also stimulates the production of Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), an important hormone in weight loss and energy production
Difficult to get
The reason it is difficult to get adequate vitamin D from sunlight is that while UV-A is present throughout the day, the amount of UV-B present has to do with the angle of the sun’s rays. Thus, UV-B is present only during midday hours at higher latitudes, and only with significant intensity in temperate or tropical latitudes. Only 5 percent of the UV-B light range goes through glass and it does not penetrate clouds, smog or fog.
It’s all in the timing
Sun exposure at higher latitudes before 10 am or after 2 pm will cause burning from UV-A before it will supply adequate vitamin D from UV-B. This finding may surprise you, as it did the researchers. It means that sunning must occur between the hours we have been told to avoid. Sunning between 10 am and 2 pm during summer months (or winter months in southern latitudes) for 20-120 minutes, depending on skin type and colour, will form adequate vitamin D before burning occurs.
Don’t shower
It takes about 24 hours for UV-B-stimulated vitamin D to show up as maximum levels of vitamin D in the blood. Cholesterol-containing body oils are critical to this absorption process. Because the body needs 30-60 minutes to absorb these vitamin-D-containing oils, it is best to delay showering or bathing for one hour after exposure. The skin oils in which vitamin D is produced can also be removed by chlorine in swimming pools.
How long do we need in the sun?
The current suggested exposure of hands, face and arms for 10-20 minutes, three times a week, provides only 200-400 IU of vitamin D each time or an average of 100-200 IU per day during the summer months. In order to achieve optimal levels of vitamin D, 85 percent of body surface needs exposure to prime midday sun. (About 100-200 IU of vitamin D is produced for each 5 percent of body surface exposed, we want 4,000 iu.) Light skinned people need 10-20 minutes of exposure while dark skinned people need 90-120 minutes.
Sunlamps
If sunlight is not available in your area because of latitude or season, sunlamps made by Sperti can be used to provide a natural balance of UV-B and UV-A. Used according to instructions, these lamps provide a safe equivalent of sunlight and will not cause burning or even heavy tanning. Tanning beds, on the other hand, are not acceptable as a means of getting your daily dose of vitamin D because they provide high levels of UV-A and very little UV-B.
Vitamin D from food
Vitamin-D-rich foods include the intestines, organ meats, skin and fat from certain land animals, as well as shellfish, oily fish and insects. Many of these foods are unacceptable to the modern palate.
Vitamin D from Fish
Fish, unlike mammals, birds and reptiles, do not respond to sunlight and rely on vitamin D found in phytoplankton and other fish. Salmon must feed on phytoplankton and fish in order to obtain and store significant vitamin D in their fat, flesh, skin, and organs. Thus, modern farm-raised salmon, unless artificially supplemented, may be a poor source of this essential nutrient.
Naturally reared poultry and the yolk of their eggs are considered to be a good source, as does fatty fish such as kippers, and herring.
Vitamin D and Calcium
Vitamin D controls the levels of calcium in the blood. If there is not enough calcium in the diet, then it will be drawn from the bone. High levels of vitamin D (from the diet or from sunlight) will actually demineralise bone if sufficient calcium is not present.
It is also well recognized that vitamin D aids in the absorption of magnesium, iron and zinc, as well as calcium.
Toxic absorption
Vitamin D will also enhance the uptake of toxic metals like lead, cadmium, aluminium and strontium if calcium, magnesium and phosphorus are not present in adequate amounts.
Vitamin D supplementation should never be suggested unless calcium intake is sufficient or supplemented at the same time.
We know from research
Vitamin D deficiency decreases biosynthesis and release of insulin.21 Glucose intolerance has been inversely associated with the concentration of vitamin D in the blood. Thus, vitamin D may protect against both Type I and Type II diabetes.
The risk of senile cataract is reduced in persons with optimal levels of D and carotenoids.
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) has been corrected by supplementation of D and calcium.
Vitamin D plays a role in regulation of both the “infectious” immune system and the “inflammatory” immune system.
Low vitamin D is associated with several autoimmune diseases including, Sjogren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroiditis and Crohn’s disease.
Osteoporosis is strongly associated with low vitamin D.
Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis respond favourably (and rapidly) to higher levels of D plus calcium and magnesium
D deficiency has been mistaken for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue or peripheral neuropathy.
Infertility is associated with low vitamin D. Vitamin D supports production of oestrogen in men and women. PMS has been completely reversed by addition of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D.33 Menstrual migraine is associated with low levels of vitamin D and calcium.
Breast, prostate, skin and colon cancer have a strong association with low levels of D and lack of sunlight.
Activated vitamin D in the adrenal gland regulates tyrosine hydroxylase, the rate limiting enzyme necessary for the production of dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. Low D may contribute to chronic fatigue and depression.
High stress may increase the need for vitamin D or UV-B sunlight and calcium.
People with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s have been found to have lower levels of vitamin D.
Low levels of D, and perhaps calcium, in a pregnant mother and later in the child may be the contributing cause of “crooked teeth” and myopia. When these conditions are found in succeeding generations it means the genetics require higher levels of one or both nutrients to optimize health.
High stress may increase the need for vitamin D or UV-B sunlight and calcium.
Behaviour and learning disorders respond well to D and/or calcium combined with an adequate diet and trace minerals.
Helps those with Multiple Sclerosis: Multiple sclerosis has been known for many years to be more common at more northern latitudes. Clear molecular biology evidence is now available, which demonstrates why MS patients do worse with Vitamin D deficiency and how they improve with Vitamin D supplementation.
Research suggests that low levels of vitamin D may contribute to or be a cause of syndrome X with associated hypertension, obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
The battle of the bulge
Sunlight, UV-B, and vitamin D normalize food intake and normalize blood sugar. Weight normalization is associated with higher levels of vitamin D and adequate calcium. Typically, obese persons have impaired production of UV-B-stimulated D and impaired absorption of food source and supplemental D.
When the diet lacks calcium, whether from D or calcium deficiency, there is an increase in fatty acid synthase, an enzyme that converts calories into fat. Higher levels of calcium with adequate vitamin D inhibit fatty acid synthase while diets low in calcium increase fatty acid synthase by as much as five-fold. In one study, genetically obese rats lost 60 percent of their body fat in six weeks on a diet that had moderate calorie reduction but was high in calcium. All rats supplemented with calcium showed increased body temperature indicating a shift from calorie storage to calorie burning (thermogenesis).
Say no to margarine
Trans fatty acids, found in margarine and shortenings used in most commercial baked goods, should always be avoided. There is evidence that these fats can interfere with the enzyme systems the body uses to convert vitamin D in the liver.
Vitamin D Supplementation
Before embarking on Vitamin D supplementation, it is imperative that you have your blood levels checked by your doctor as well as your calcium levels. Supplementation is safe as long as sarcoidosis, liver or kidney disease is not present and the diet contains adequate calcium, magnesium and other minerals.
Adequate calcium and magnesium, as well as other minerals, are critical parts of vitamin D therapy. Without calcium and magnesium in sufficient quantities, vitamin-D supplementation will withdraw calcium from the bone and will allow the uptake of toxic minerals. Do not supplement vitamin D and do not sunbathe unless you are sure you have sufficient calcium and magnesium to meet your daily needs.
To avoid problems, anyone engaging in levels of vitamin-D supplementation above 1,000 iu daily should have periodic blood tests. Don’t forget to calculate your total vitamin-D intake from all sources—sunlight, food (including vitamin D in milk) and supplements, including cod liver oil.
Vitamin D…. the BIG issue
Compiled by
Jacqui Joyce
Life health Centre
Midland
Western Australia
The beneficial ray of sunshine
The ultraviolet wavelength that stimulates our bodies to produce vitamin D is UV-B. It is sometimes called the “burning ray” because it is the primary cause of sunburn (erythema). However, UV-B initiates beneficial responses, stimulating the production of vitamin D that the body uses in many important processes. Although UV-B causes sunburn, it also causes special skin cells called melanocytes to produce melanin, which is protective. UV-B also stimulates the production of Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), an important hormone in weight loss and energy production
Difficult to get
The reason it is difficult to get adequate vitamin D from sunlight is that while UV-A is present throughout the day, the amount of UV-B present has to do with the angle of the sun’s rays. Thus, UV-B is present only during midday hours at higher latitudes, and only with significant intensity in temperate or tropical latitudes. Only 5 percent of the UV-B light range goes through glass and it does not penetrate clouds, smog or fog.
It’s all in the timing
Sun exposure at higher latitudes before 10 am or after 2 pm will cause burning from UV-A before it will supply adequate vitamin D from UV-B. This finding may surprise you, as it did the researchers. It means that sunning must occur between the hours we have been told to avoid. Sunning between 10 am and 2 pm during summer months (or winter months in southern latitudes) for 20-120 minutes, depending on skin type and colour, will form adequate vitamin D before burning occurs.
Don’t shower
It takes about 24 hours for UV-B-stimulated vitamin D to show up as maximum levels of vitamin D in the blood. Cholesterol-containing body oils are critical to this absorption process. Because the body needs 30-60 minutes to absorb these vitamin-D-containing oils, it is best to delay showering or bathing for one hour after exposure. The skin oils in which vitamin D is produced can also be removed by chlorine in swimming pools.
How long do we need in the sun?
The current suggested exposure of hands, face and arms for 10-20 minutes, three times a week, provides only 200-400 IU of vitamin D each time or an average of 100-200 IU per day during the summer months. In order to achieve optimal levels of vitamin D, 85 percent of body surface needs exposure to prime midday sun. (About 100-200 IU of vitamin D is produced for each 5 percent of body surface exposed, we want 4,000 iu.) Light skinned people need 10-20 minutes of exposure while dark skinned people need 90-120 minutes.
Sunlamps
If sunlight is not available in your area because of latitude or season, sunlamps made by Sperti can be used to provide a natural balance of UV-B and UV-A. Used according to instructions, these lamps provide a safe equivalent of sunlight and will not cause burning or even heavy tanning. Tanning beds, on the other hand, are not acceptable as a means of getting your daily dose of vitamin D because they provide high levels of UV-A and very little UV-B.
Vitamin D from food
Vitamin-D-rich foods include the intestines, organ meats, skin and fat from certain land animals, as well as shellfish, oily fish and insects. Many of these foods are unacceptable to the modern palate.
Vitamin D from Fish
Fish, unlike mammals, birds and reptiles, do not respond to sunlight and rely on vitamin D found in phytoplankton and other fish. Salmon must feed on phytoplankton and fish in order to obtain and store significant vitamin D in their fat, flesh, skin, and organs. Thus, modern farm-raised salmon, unless artificially supplemented, may be a poor source of this essential nutrient.
Naturally reared poultry and the yolk of their eggs are considered to be a good source, as does fatty fish such as kippers, and herring.
Vitamin D and Calcium
Vitamin D controls the levels of calcium in the blood. If there is not enough calcium in the diet, then it will be drawn from the bone. High levels of vitamin D (from the diet or from sunlight) will actually demineralise bone if sufficient calcium is not present.
It is also well recognized that vitamin D aids in the absorption of magnesium, iron and zinc, as well as calcium.
Toxic absorption
Vitamin D will also enhance the uptake of toxic metals like lead, cadmium, aluminium and strontium if calcium, magnesium and phosphorus are not present in adequate amounts.
Vitamin D supplementation should never be suggested unless calcium intake is sufficient or supplemented at the same time.
We know from research
Vitamin D deficiency decreases biosynthesis and release of insulin.21 Glucose intolerance has been inversely associated with the concentration of vitamin D in the blood. Thus, vitamin D may protect against both Type I and Type II diabetes.
The risk of senile cataract is reduced in persons with optimal levels of D and carotenoids.
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) has been corrected by supplementation of D and calcium.
Vitamin D plays a role in regulation of both the “infectious” immune system and the “inflammatory” immune system.
Low vitamin D is associated with several autoimmune diseases including, Sjogren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroiditis and Crohn’s disease.
Osteoporosis is strongly associated with low vitamin D.
Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis respond favourably (and rapidly) to higher levels of D plus calcium and magnesium
D deficiency has been mistaken for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue or peripheral neuropathy.
Infertility is associated with low vitamin D. Vitamin D supports production of oestrogen in men and women. PMS has been completely reversed by addition of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D.33 Menstrual migraine is associated with low levels of vitamin D and calcium.
Breast, prostate, skin and colon cancer have a strong association with low levels of D and lack of sunlight.
Activated vitamin D in the adrenal gland regulates tyrosine hydroxylase, the rate limiting enzyme necessary for the production of dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. Low D may contribute to chronic fatigue and depression.
High stress may increase the need for vitamin D or UV-B sunlight and calcium.
People with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s have been found to have lower levels of vitamin D.
Low levels of D, and perhaps calcium, in a pregnant mother and later in the child may be the contributing cause of “crooked teeth” and myopia. When these conditions are found in succeeding generations it means the genetics require higher levels of one or both nutrients to optimize health.
High stress may increase the need for vitamin D or UV-B sunlight and calcium.
Behaviour and learning disorders respond well to D and/or calcium combined with an adequate diet and trace minerals.
Helps those with Multiple Sclerosis: Multiple sclerosis has been known for many years to be more common at more northern latitudes. Clear molecular biology evidence is now available, which demonstrates why MS patients do worse with Vitamin D deficiency and how they improve with Vitamin D supplementation.
Research suggests that low levels of vitamin D may contribute to or be a cause of syndrome X with associated hypertension, obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
The battle of the bulge
Sunlight, UV-B, and vitamin D normalize food intake and normalize blood sugar. Weight normalization is associated with higher levels of vitamin D and adequate calcium. Typically, obese persons have impaired production of UV-B-stimulated D and impaired absorption of food source and supplemental D.
When the diet lacks calcium, whether from D or calcium deficiency, there is an increase in fatty acid synthase, an enzyme that converts calories into fat. Higher levels of calcium with adequate vitamin D inhibit fatty acid synthase while diets low in calcium increase fatty acid synthase by as much as five-fold. In one study, genetically obese rats lost 60 percent of their body fat in six weeks on a diet that had moderate calorie reduction but was high in calcium. All rats supplemented with calcium showed increased body temperature indicating a shift from calorie storage to calorie burning (thermogenesis).
Say no to margarine
Trans fatty acids, found in margarine and shortenings used in most commercial baked goods, should always be avoided. There is evidence that these fats can interfere with the enzyme systems the body uses to convert vitamin D in the liver.
Vitamin D Supplementation
Before embarking on Vitamin D supplementation, it is imperative that you have your blood levels checked by your doctor as well as your calcium levels. Supplementation is safe as long as sarcoidosis, liver or kidney disease is not present and the diet contains adequate calcium, magnesium and other minerals.
Adequate calcium and magnesium, as well as other minerals, are critical parts of vitamin D therapy. Without calcium and magnesium in sufficient quantities, vitamin-D supplementation will withdraw calcium from the bone and will allow the uptake of toxic minerals. Do not supplement vitamin D and do not sunbathe unless you are sure you have sufficient calcium and magnesium to meet your daily needs.
To avoid problems, anyone engaging in levels of vitamin-D supplementation above 1,000 iu daily should have periodic blood tests. Don’t forget to calculate your total vitamin-D intake from all sources—sunlight, food (including vitamin D in milk) and supplements, including cod liver oil.
What is BPA?
You may have heard a lot of hype recently about BPA in plastic products. Well, what is it? BPA (full name Bisphenol-A) is a chemical that mimics the female sex hormone estrogen.
It is used in many consumer products such as the lining in tin cans, water bottles, baby bottles and other plastics. It can leach from the plastics through heating (even leaving out in the sun), or wear and tear. It can also be found as a solvent in cosmetics and personal care products but are usually undisclosed on the product labels.
The effect of this chemical on the body is that it can disrupt hormones, impair reproductive organs, and have an adverse effect on tumors. Infants and fetuses are most at risk of this chemical (its mind boggling to think that baby bottles contain it).
The fact that this is one of the most produced chemicals in the world means traces of it are found in most people. Is this a contributing factor to the rapid decrease in fertility of men and women today?
Tips to protect yourself:
- Drink from approved metal water bottles to limit chemical leaching (We have these for sale in the reception of the Life Health Centre).
- Don’t microwave your food in plastic containers.
- Buy baby bottles that label BPA free.
- Use natural cosmetics and personal care products where possible (also available in the reception of the Life Health Centre).
- And speak to one of Life Health Centre’s Naturopaths about detoxing options.
Weight off your mind
Weight Off Your Mind
By Jan Duncan , Adv. Dip . Hypnosis , AMD
In the middle of winter , enjoying all those hearty meals and yummy puddings , and nice hot milky drinks to ward off the chill , the last thing we are thinking about is extra weight . Soon , however , it will be spring , and while a young man’s fancy might turn to thoughts of love , the fairer sex is more likely to be worrying where to put the avoir du pois when it is time to wear their bathers .
When it comes to being overweight , there are many factors to take into account . Is the person using food as a substitute for love and affection that is missing in their life ? Are they trying to become unattractive to the opposite sex ? Could it just be the ingrained habit of cleaning every scrap off their plate “ because of the starving children in Africa “ that they were made to feel guilty over as a child ?
For many of us whose parents experienced times of hardship and deprivation , we grew up with the “ waste not want not “ habit , even though in these modern times we cannot really comprehend what they endured .
Most overweight people have already tried many of the weight loss regimes that are constantly in women’s magazines or the TV . Expensive supplements , rigidly controlled portions , bland and boring shakes .
Sometimes you can hit on a plan that works really well for you , but the minute that you deviate , all your hard work disappears and you are the same size as before , or worse , even heavier !
Hypnosis can be a very effective way to permanently alter the way you view food , leading to healthier eating habits for the rest of your life .
The most important thing to ask yourself before embarking on any programme is ‘ Do I really want to lose weight ? ‘ If the answer is really ‘ No “ then it doesn’t matter what you try , you will always find a way for it to fail .
If , however , you genuinely do want to shed excess weight , hypnosis could be just what you are looking for . It is not a ‘ magic bullet ‘ but it can make weight loss easy , and permanent , by changing the way you eat , how much you want to eat , and helping you to prefer the sorts of foods that you would be healthier eating .
When you feel hunger , what in fact is happening is that a tiny sensor at the base of the brain , called the hypothalamus , is sending a message to let you know that it is time to eat . About twenty minutes after it has told you that you need to eat , it sends another message telling you that it is satisfied , and the hunger feeling subsides . Now just think of all the times when you have felt hungry , but have not been able to eat , and the hunger pangs went away .This is important to remember , because now you can realise that it’s not how much you eat during that twenty minutes that satisfies your hunger . Your hypothalamus will allow you to eat as much or a little as you like before sending the exact same message !
Naturally you will need to make better choices of foods to eat , even hypnosis cannot make you lose weight on a fast food diet , or one full of cool drinks , cakes , or chocolate . Hypnosis can help you to prefer those foods that are healthy and beneficial for you , and make you satisfied with smaller portions of fresh healthy foods .
As you begin to lose the weight that has been with you for so long , you will feel better about yourself , more confident and energetic , no longer having to carry around that excess fat . As you feel better , , you will become more determined to increase that feeling of control , more motivated to become that person who has the body that you want and deserve . This does not mean that you have to forgo forever those foods that you love , but they will become more of an occasional treat than a daily consolation , and that is how you will prefer it .
Hand in glove with healthier food choices goes the need for exercise – there is no need to fear becoming a crazed gym junkie , but enjoying a little moderate sensible exercise will naturally become a part of your day.
This will in turn boost your metabolism to speed your weight loss even further .
Imagine the results you’d have if you combined hypnosis with a personal trainer or an exercise physiologist who can tailor a regime to give you the body you have always dreamed of .
The Subiaco office of Change Your Mind , Change Your Life Hypnosis has the services of just such a person ! Kati Elliot of Maximise Your Metabolism is a graduate of University of Leipzig who qualified with a Bachelor of Physiology and Human Movement . With a simple, non invasive breathing test , Kati can assess your metabolism in it’s current state and advise the changes you need to make to your diet and exercise habits in order to become slim and healthy . Jan and Linda are both highly trained hypnotists who can clear old emotional issues that may be contributing to your weight problems , and then give your motivation a boost to help you reach your weightloss goals easily and comfortably.
Maximum gain for minimum pain ! Wether you have a specific goal in mind , for example a wedding or other special date , or you simply want to lose a few pounds to feel more comfortable in yourself , we can help you . There are as many reasons for losing weight as there are for gaining it , and the goals of each individual will be motivated differently . Let hypnosis make it easy for you .
HYPNOSIS FACTS AND MYTHS
There are a lot of myths surrounding hypnosis , from the old chestnut that you can become “ lost in trance ‘ to the idea that somehow all your deepest secrets will somehow come out without your knowing it .
Hypnosis is not like biological sleep , that is , you are awake and perfectly aware of everything around you during a hypnotic trance , but you are focused on the hypnotists voice .
People who are hypnotised do not lose control of themselves and are quite capable of saying no or terminating the session at any time . They cannot be made to do anything that conflicts with their values or that is detrimental to themselves .
During a trance , unless specifically requested by the person to be hypnotised , there is actually no talking on their part . Communication is done by finger signals indicating simple yes or no answers , usually regarding depth of trance and willingness to accept the suggestions agreed upon beforehand .
Hypnosis cannot enable people to perform impossible feats of strength , endurance , learning or sensory acuity , but it can enable people to achieve their maximum potential by helping them to focus on their goals and by removing psychological barriers to success that usually manifest as self doubt and lack of confidence . Sometimes the only barrier to achievement is belief in yourself , and hypnosis can remove the self defeating programmes that prevent you from reaching whatever heights you are capable of .
Hypnosis can enhance medical and psychological treatments . The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis found that hypnotic suggestions relieved pain in 75% of 933 subjects participating in 27 different experiments . The pain relieving effect of hypnosis is often substantial , and in some cases the degree of relief matches …..that of morphene …and can boost the effectiveness of psychotherapy for some conditions . ( Scientific American Mind vol 16 , no 2 )
Being happy in yourself
BEING HAPPY IN YOURSELF
By Jan Duncan Adv . Dip Hypnosis , AMD , TFT
It can be very easy to fall into the trap of expecting more and more of ourselves in order to meet society’s criteria for success .
This success often comes at a hidden cost . Working longer hours sometimes for not much more money costs precious family time .
The trappings of success , nice house , flash car , the latest home theatre , all have to be paid for , and with the cost of basic foods and petrol escalating , not to mention rents and mortgages , we find ourselves in a seemingly endless cycle of work , snatching moments with family , sleeping and bill paying .
It is no wonder that there is a huge movement of people
‘ downsizing ‘ . Many people are taking a good look at what they have , what they want , and what they can let go of to get it .
The biggest gain for most people who do choose to downsize is time . Time to be with their children and partners . Time to spend on their interests , just being themselves , with no deadlines , quotas , or other stresses .
If you are beginning to have thoughts like ‘’ Is this all there is? ‘’
then perhaps hypnosis could help you to gain some clarity .
It may not be timely for you to quit or change your job , work less and play more , but you can get some of the benefits of such a laid back lifestyle by an occasional session of hypnosis . Hypnosis can help you to enjoy your life more , to cope with the pressures of daily living until you are ready to live the simple life for real .
Being happy in yourself and not allowing pressure to spoil what time you do have to spare will make life much more enjoyable for you , and for the ones you share life with .
If you change your mind , it can change your life .
Can hypnosis help me
Can Hypnosis Help Me ?
Jan Duncan , Adv Cert Hypnosis , AMD , TFT
Most people associate hypnosis with stage hypnosis and have heard of people using it to quit smoking and reduce their weight . However the applications for hypnosis are endless and also include ;
confidence boosting / self esteem ; stress / anxiety / panic attacks / PTSD ; insomnia – sleep onset , duration and quality ; depression / mood swings / grief ; pain control and management ; fears and phobias ; nail biting / nerves ; sports performance ; asthma / breathing problems ; erectile dysfunction/ male and female sexual issues ; jealousy , anger , envy , guilt ; rebuilding relationships ; increasing motivation /removing procrastination ; examination jitters / good study habits ; stuttering / voice clarity and projection / public speaking ; optimizing immune function ; regression / releasing the past ,and many other issues .
Hypnosis is being used increasingly in the workplace to create a smoke – free environment and to reduce and manage stress , to increase salesmanship confidence and for effective team building .
Hypnosis is extremely effective in treating a wide variety of problems , frequently providing relief when other means have failed .
Hypnosis has been accepted by mainstream medical institutions which reflects its effectiveness as a form of allied therapy . Officially recognized by the American Medical Association in 1958
And given the support of the US National Institute of Health ( NIH ) for cancer pain and other pain conditions , there’s little doubt about it’s enormous contribution to healthcare .
Research from Harvard Medical School and other institutions demonstrate that hypnosis is a process of mind over body where physiological changes occur which activate certain parts of the brain, including that portion which is responsible for focused attention . Guided by the therapists words , you drift into a very deeply relaxed yet very focused state where your conscious mind ‘ steps aside ‘ allowing the subconscious mind to accept positive and helpful suggestions .
Hypnosis greatly improves your well-being , corrects unwanted behaviours and habits , and clears blockages . It’s easy –
Change your Mind and Change your Life !
Hypnotherapy for depression in men
DEPRESSION IN MEN
THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC
Jan Duncan AMD , Adv. Dip Hypnosis
CMAHA , MCCH , PHWA , NACH
There is much more in the news these days about men’s depression and that can only be a good thing . With encouragement , and with people like the former Premier being open about his own struggle with this debilitating problem , perhaps more men will decide that it is ok to seek help .
It is not surprising that many men are finding it hard to cope in this day and age . So many of the accepted strictures of our society have changed or been abandoned , that many men feel out of their depth , not really knowing what their role is or how to react in situations that previously rarely existed .
Today’s workplace is vastly different from that of years gone by , when your first job would often see you to retirement . These days it is such a competitive market with deadlines and upskilling , not to mention the dreaded ‘ bottom line ‘ that sees many good employees out of work to increase profitability . The story of the chap who still takes his lunch , and his briefcase , and spends his day in the park because he is too ashamed to tell his wife he is redundant is sadly not so far fetched .
Then there are the male / female dynamics of modern life to contend with . The time when the little woman stayed at home to be cherished and provided for is long gone . Indeed , many men find themselves at home and their wives the main breadwinner . While some men may relish this role reversal , for some it is anything but a happy change and can lead to feelings of uselessness and frustration .
What is or is not politically correct in relationships seems to be changing every five minutes , and lots of single men think it’s all too hard , and opt for other pursuits than dating , which can lead to loneliness later in life .
Then there are the family men for whom life has become a struggle to service the spiralling costs of bringing up and educating children . It is hard enough when all the children are healthy , but what about the difficulties you face when one or more of your children are special needs kids , or have a serious or life threatening condition that requires constant care , sometimes at the expense of everyone else in the family .
It is still not acceptable to show feelings of rage or frustration , or fear and grief , to many men . They try to soldier on even when their burdens could make a stone cry . Many deal with their problems by drowning them in alcohol , or squashing them down with food , or by plain denial .
Hypnosis can be very beneficial for depression , and men seem to like the fact that they don’t have to pour their hearts out to a therapist in order to effect change . Hypnosis can act as a pressure valve for the subconscious mind , allowing a safe release of pent up feelings , so that a calmer and more optimistic state of mind is achieved .
Whatever the reason for depression , whether or not it seems to be a minor or a major thing , it is nevertheless a very real and debilitating condition . Statistics prove that when treated it can be overcome , but if left , can persist and even worsen over time .
Hypnosis is a gentle , non-invasive drug free alternative that can leave you feeling more positive , more able to cope , and more in control of your life .
Check out the PHWA website for a qualified practitioner in your area .