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9/27/2019

FEELINGS - PART 1

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9/16/2019

Fun Findings & Facts About Hypnosis

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I thought today we would share some interesting things about hypnosis.
  • Did you realize The American Medical Association approved the use of hypnosis by properly trained professionals and recommended that it not be used for entertainment purposes in 1958,
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of California researched the use of hypnosis and guided imagery prior to surgery and it showed a savings of $2,000.00 because of less medication needed, less vomiting, less nausea, less pain and earlier hospital releases.
  • In 2005 the Mayo Clinic reported the acceptance of hypnosis as a mode of treatment in medicine is increasing as a result of "careful methodical, empirical work of many research pioneers".  Many of the important trials that were reviewed helped establish hypnosis in complementary medicine.  These trials established the utility and efficacy of hypnosis for several conditions, either alone or as part of a treatment regimen.  However, skepticism still prevails and hypnosis remains underused because of doubt and fear.  Through greater awareness and acceptance of hypnosis, additional training, and research inspires pursuit of improved techniques and areas of potential. 
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York stated women that underwent hypnosis before breast cancer surgery needed less anesthesia and had fewer side effects than women who received counseling instead; "this is a randomized clinical trial of 220 patients that really showed beneficial effects for patients," said G. Montgomery.  "It really works well."
  • The use of hypnosis has been endorsed by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and by the Joint Commission Association for Health Care Organizations (JCAHCO) for Chronic Pain Management, headaches, back pain, post surgical pain, cancer pain, and Fibromyalgia.
  • London, UK (PRWEB) November 25, 2004 states- Aspiring managers from a wide range of disciplines; business coaches, change managers, sales managers and account directors to accountants and actuaries attend hypnotic influence master-classes every year.  Adding to their communication 'tool kit' and build intuitive and creative skills are some benefits of understanding the principles of hypnosis.
  • Studies show that hypnosis is 85% effective in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).  Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Stanford, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of California have published many studies on the efficacy of hypnosis in medicine.
  • Internationally recognized physician Andrew Weil (and expert on mind body interactions and integrative medicine said "A person with a digestive problem or a skin problem can be assisted through hypnosis, because around 85% of this type of problem is stress related."
  • "Fatigue is so common among Americans that it almost feels normal."  A new report from Harvard Medical School says that although the underlying cause of persistent fatigue can be hard to identify, that doesn't mean the fatigue is imaginary.  The use of hypnosis was mentioned as a strategy that can help and are effective in stress reduction. -- BOSTON, Sept. 12/U.S. Newswire 2006
  • Although its medical uses aren't entirely understood, hypnosis appears to help with a variety of health conditions, when provided by a certified hypnotist or other qualified clinician.  These range from helping to manage pain from chronic conditions to easing symptoms of asthma to kicking bad habits like smoking. - Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  • According to the Journal of Clinical Oncology - a 2008 Baylor Study Finds Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy Minimizes Hot Flashes. The study validated that this type of treatment is effective in decreasing hot flashes as stated by Dr. G. Elkins, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor.  He continued,  "There is a real need to study mind-body interactions to treat these ailments because many times medications are not an option."
  • According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), Hypnosis is one of the best stress management techniques available.  It is also arguably less cost prohibitive than medication regimens.  Why?  Because a good hypnotist will train the client in self hypnosis techniques.
  • Using hypnosis to visualize the pain and imagine it seeping away can be a powerful treatment strategy also.  O. S. Palsson, a clinical psychologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders said, "Research indicates that the probability of achieving benefits is excellent, even for patients who haven't improved from standard medical care."
  • Did you know that hypnosis is used by many iconic sports figures and  legends?  Do the names Tiger Woods, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Ken Norton ring a bell.  This is but the tip of the iceberg of iconic sports legends that have used hypnosis.
  • And some more resources to investigate:
    • Dateline reported amazing results of hypnosis for weight loss during their 10 month Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge in 2003-2004; and Harvard Medical School said, "The program changed many minds."
    • Hypnosis Works Newsweek August, 2004.
    • Good Morning America reported on August 29, 2007 that hypnosis eases breast cancer surgery pain.
    • In September 2005, Jane Pauley devoted a full hour of her television talk show to the benefits of hypnosis.

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9/11/2019

hypnosis, Is It real?

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9/10/2019

hypnosis

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myths and fears part 2

Thank you for returning and continuing to increase your general knowledge concerning hypnosis, as well as, Lakes Region Hypnosis Center and Peaceful Light Healing.  I would like to take this opportunity to offer my apologies for the numerous spelling and syntax errors in my last post.  That will teach me to not consult my editor before going live. 

So now let's get started and pick up where we left off yesterday.  Okay?

Myth #5:  Hypnosis is a truth serum.
           This statement could be farther from the truth.  Because a person is fully aware of what is being said or asked, that person is not compelled to say anything she/he does not want to say.  If you are not telling the truth about something prior to entering a hypnotic state, you will continue the fabrication while in a hypnotic relaxation.  In fact, the hypnotized individual could even confabulate (look it up) even more.  Remember, you cannot be coerced into saying or doing anything you don't want to say or do.

Myth # 6:  I will lose sense of my surroundings.
         Oh no-no-no.  While a hypnotic state is a deeply relaxed state, it is also a heightened state of awareness.  All clients are fully aware of what is being said by the hypnotist and know exactly where they are at all times.  Nothing happens without your full knowledge or permission from the protective subconscious.  You cannot even be touched without feeling it.  We have taken clients into full anesthesia mode on certain areas of their body for pain management hypnosis, and (although they do not feel the pain in that area) they can feel a touching sensation if we touch the area.  The hypnotist should ask permission if touching will be involved, with full disclosure prior to hypnosis relaxation session.  There should be full knowledge and written, signed permission between the client and hypnotist.  If not, then no touching should happen.  

Myth #7:  It's a miracle cure!
       As much as I would love to be able to say this is true, it is not.  Like with most anything that people want to "fix" or "change" in their life, there has to be some sort of commitment from the client, a "buy" in so to speak.  Otherwise, there will be no change, and failure is a probability, although not always imminent.  The hypnotist is always 100 percent successful; however, the client may not be, if said client is not fully committed.  Example: If a cigarette smoker enters the hypnotist's office still hoarding some packs of cigarettes or with the thought of "I'll prove this doesn't work", then guess what?  The smoker would be better off keeping the hypnosis session fee and not show up for the cessation appointments.  The failure seed has already been planted in the brain.  In other words, the client has to really want the positive result in order to be successful.

Myth #8:  I will lose memory of what happened.
      It's an incredibly, beautiful thing about our subconscious, unconscious mind;  EVERYTHING is catalogued and retained.  People always remember what happened under hypnosis, detail by detail.  Sometimes it may be a few days after a session, but all is retained and remembered.  It's not like being in a dream state then waking up forgetting completely about the dream details.  The mind will register in its own way the hypnosis session and process the information accordingly.  But, the client always remembers the sessions.

Myth # 9: Self hypnosis is as effective as a hypnotist.
        I guess you could try, read a couple of how-to books and try...  But what if the message during self-hypnosis is the wrong message or has a negative skew to the wording?  Chances for failure are higher, are they not?  The hypnotist is usually a trained, certified expert in the field of hypnosis (check credentials people); and stays abreast of everything industry related through continuing education.  A person is much better off with a trained expert in my opinion.  After all, I know a lot about surgical procedures having come from the healthcare industry, but that does not mean I would set my own broken bone or perform surgery on a family member.  A hypnotist can teach proper self hypnosis techniques and language to clients.  The professional hypnotists usually do educate their clients in this technique.

Myth #10:  Only weak minded individuals can be hypnotized.
          "A common misconception is that only weak-willed or feeble minded persons can be hypnotized.  Contrary to popular belief, there is a correlation between intelligence and hypnotizability.  It is difficult and often impossible to hypnotize lower IQ individuals, psychotics and severely detached individuals.  The greater the intelligence, the better the hypnotic client.  Motivation is increased when this myth is clarified".

I have shared what I consider the "TOP TEN" myths and fears of hypnosis.  There are some lesser fears and myths relating to habit forming, etcetera, but I wanted to share my top of the list items that clients have shared with me.  I hope that you found my explanation enlightening and maybe a little entertaining.  If you have a fear or question about hypnosis, please feel free to share it with me on this blog and I will answer it to the best of my ability. 

I feel everybody should experience the opportunity of hypnosis:

* to eliminate any fears, habits, or beliefs,
* to reduce or suppress chronic pain,
* to relax and be stress-free,
* to have a blissful night's sleep,
* to feel motivated in their lives and/or career,
* to help understand and heal during grief,
* to finally release an event from the past that creates chaos for you today,
* to be able to take that exam or job interview without worry, or
* (depending on your belief) take a past life journey.

The above is just a sampling of what we can assist people with in order to heal and have a happier, less stressful, more fruitful existence.  Hypnosis is the most noninvasive, cost effective healing technique we know of on this planet today that can address just about any problem that we ourselves created or society has created within us.   Feel free to contact us for a session. 



  



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9/9/2019

HYPNOSIS: a whole lot of "missed" information - part 1

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There is a plethora of fictional information that has created lot of angst within the general public regarding hypnosis and hypnotists.  Over the next couple of posts I will attempt to navigate the weeds and maybe quell a lot of the myths and educate anyone wishing to be more informed and seek a lower cost relief from unwanted habits, pain or negative thinking.  Much of these myths and fears are based on notions created from Hollywood movies or from not understanding what has been observed in a stage hypnotist's show.  Other fears have been nurtured by individuals that may have some connections to the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare lobby that stand to gain financially by fueling these flames of fear.  I hope these writings shed positive light on many of the myths and fears that individuals harbor.  But before explaining what hypnosis is not, let's share what it is in one sentence.

Hypnosis is a high state of complete relaxation and a focused state of concentration and suggestibility between a person and the hypnotist.  Nothing more, nothing less.

Did you know that people enter in and out of hypnosis every day of their lives?  A couple of instances come to mind: highway hypnosis and daydreaming.  We've all driven somewhere and, after arriving at our destination, don't remember part or most of the trip, a highway hypnosis episode.  Or how about drifting off to another time or place for a few moments while fully awake, a daydream.  Or, how about looking for our wallet or car keys fully convinced we've lost the only to discover that we were holding the keys or the wallet WAS in our pocket and a friend or family member had to actually point this fact out to us, which is an example that we just hypnotized ourselves into believing they were lost.  The aforementioned circumstances are forms of self hypnosis.  All these states are perfectly safe as if performed with a fully trained and certified hypnotist.  

But then there are what I refer to as the top fears and myths  that hinder many from seeking the aid of a good, qualified hypnotist.  Today I will discuss four (4) such myths and I will finish them in my next post.

Myth #1: The hypnotist will control my mind.
           Your subconscious mind does not work like that.  It will always strive to protect you from ant harmful, unwanted, unsafe situation.  Hollywood's mind control portrayal has placed this fear and seed of doubt in the minds of unsuspecting people who are not informed about hypnosis or how the mind works to protect the self.

Myth #2: I might perform an embarrassing act or cluck like a chicken.
        Nope, absolutely 100 percent false.  You will not do anything or say anything you don't want to say or do.   Participants in a stage performance volunteer to be on stage for various reasons like: 15 minutes of fame, alcohol bravado, can say the hypnotist m"made me do it" (even though they relish the thought of being on stage), and the list goes on.  The volunteer person on being hypnotized is fully aware of what the hypnotist is saying and requesting and will only do what the subconscious mind considers within the confines of self-safety and self control.  Therefore, nothing is done by the hypnotized individual that she/he does not want to do.

Myth #3: I might get stuck in hypnosis.
        Even if something were to happen to the hypnotist during a hypnosis session, the client would eventually exit the hypnotic state as if waking from a daydream or a nap.  Remember, clients are only in a heightened state of relaxation not in a comma.  That worst that could happen is that you would drift off to nap for a short period of time then wake up.  So nope, you're not getting stuck in hypnosis.

Myth # 4: I can't be hypnotized!
           Interesting thought, "I cannot be hypnotized".  There is a cross section of the population that cannot be hypnotized.  The top medical and metaphysical reasons are: brain disease and dysfunction, under/over a certain age group, etcetera.  However, a person CAN be hypnotized if she/he wants to be and is of "normal" brain capability.  Meaning that if you can listen, concentrate and focus, you can be hypnotized.

I believe this is enough myths and for one session.  And if you yourself have any fears regarding the hypnosis process, I suggest that you think a little about where that phobia stems from; chances are it was a seed planted by something or someone else and that it had no fact basis to it.

As always, remember to:

Breath - Relax - Heal


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    Welcome to Lakes Region Hypnosis Center's information sharing blog

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    Rich Burke

    I would like to begin my blogging career (sounds funny for a 60-something to be saying) by just introducing myself and some of the services we provide.  My goal is to introduce you all to me and the wonderful worlds of hypnosis and other alternative, less expensive (in the long run) healing modalities we provide and clearly work.  My intention is to also educate the public through my blogging.

    I am a 67 year old who refuses to retire.  I have worn many hats in my many careers, one could say it took me a long time to discover what I wanted to be or do when I grew up.  I will say it did take me a while though.  I've been part of management team where I was responsible for a multi-million dollar communication budget in a large financial institution.  I left the corporate world as a thirty something and became a healthcare worker in a county nursing home.  This was a very rewarding vocation by the way, but the greedy corporate world began sticking their fingers in the proverbial pot and infesting that career with their greed and gluttony.  But, that's a whole different blogging path for the politically inclined,  and does not belong here.  I finished my career as a political action coordinator for a national public employee union and was forced out to pasture.  Yes folks, even the unions have their dark side.  But, I've always wanted to help others along the way, a healer so to speak.  Whether a human client or a pet client (Animal Reiki attuned), I have always been driven to open up my heart, mind and arms to those who need some assistance along the way. 
     
    I began seeking a healing path for myself and something to provide comfort to others.  I entered my chrysalis stage, my transition to the more spiritual path, that of a provider of proven alternative healing modalities.  I became a Reiki Master/Teacher, actually being attuned through a local Reiki Master from Gilmanton and another from the West Coast.  and still felt there there was more.  I began various training along the way, as a physical medium, a crystal worker, and so on and so forth.  I rounded out my resume at the Thomas Institute of Hypnosis and the National Guild of Hypnotists becoming a Certified Consulting Hypnotist.  And this is the "Readers Digest" version of how I got to where I am now.

    Operating out of Tilton, New Hampshire, ergo the name Lakes Region Hypnosis Center; we also perform Reiki healing sessions under Peaceful Light Healing (or PLH).  PLH was my first organization and is now a part of our Lakes Region Hypnosis Center operation.  Effectively combining both powerful tools (Hypnosis & Reiki) and we have created a healing modality second to none and without OPIODS.  Healing others is a love and passion for us.  Continuous education in the art of hypnosis on a regular basis, as well as consuming  mandatory reading material is part of our modus operandi and in our operations manual.  We also teach healing techniques at various metaphysical facilities and institutions.  Sharing information at community events and local libraries, schools, and other public and private venues is always on our agenda.  So please, continue to watch this website for updated events.  Maybe learn a thing or two about hypnosis, Reiki, or even a bit about physical mediumship.  But, be sure to watch my blogs for upcoming information to help demystify hypnosis and bring it to the forefront of where it belongs.  The subconscious mind is a powerful tool for healing; and remember this, "if you can think it, it CAN happen".  And don't forget about the Reiki!

    Future posts will include myths and phobias of hypnotism, pain management, healthy living, stress and stressors, encountering negative suggestions and negative self talk, self hypnotism, emotional trauma,  mind-body spirit, subconscious mind, daily affirmations and intentions, circumstance or predetermined, deja vu all over again, breathing techniques, Reiki, chakra centers, Past Life Regression "real or not" and much much more.  So until the next post,

    Breath  -  Relax  -  Heal.

    Namasate

    ​P.S.  Please let me know how I performed in my first blog post ever.

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