Fall is the season for changing leaves, transformation and Galas.
Gala events of which there are plenty, always go to support a worthwhile cause.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is one of them
The Invite
CF is a multi-organ disease primarily affecting the lungs and digestive system of children and young adults. Ultimately, most CF deaths are due to lung disease.
I always look forward to going to the Annual 65 Roses Gala because not only does it help fund research and clinical care here in BC and Canada but overall it’s a great evening with good food and a fun crowd where you get to dress up, mingle and dance.
This year we pay homage to the glitz and glamour of the roaring twenties and the Gatsby era. Flowing champagne, glamorous guests (of course) and stunning décor will set the stage for a fundraising event like no other.
If you live in Vancouver and would like to attend there are still some tickets available. Cost is $300 per person. You can purchase tickets online at www.65rosesgala.com or call 604.436.1158
Or you can send a cheque if you prefer. This is not my usual pattern to ask for cash donations but hey; it is such a good cause I decided to go ahead because I know many of you will and it will be extremely appreciated.
There is no cure, but there is hope!
Help us breathe hope into a world with NO cystic fibrosis. Then we can all breathe easier.
This was from an event last week at the Vancouver Holt Renfrew – an evening in support of CF. All the Holts across Canada gave a portion of any shopping proceeds from the evening to CF. I’m with my friend Colleen (who has CF and received a Heart/double Lung transplant 27 years ago – her surgeon was knighted) acting a bit goofy in a somewhat animated photo booth set up in the store. So it was fun to have a another good reason to shop.
So thank you in advance for whatever you decide to do to help out. XO
although it is also used as a garnish, for flavoring noodle dishes and soups, or as a health supplement. Indeed, as the nutritional value of nori continues to come to light, more and more health food stores worldwide are beginning to sell it in fresh or dried form.
Photo: LiveStrong Website
List of Health Benefits
And the benefits abound: Seaweed (specifically nori, the kind usually used for seaweed snacks) is a cocktail of nutrients, including high levels of vitamins A and C, and calcium. Vegans can rejoice in the fact that it’s one of the only natural, non-animal sources of vitamin B-12, which is essential for many cognitive and bodily functions. In addition, sea vegetables tout particularly high amounts of iodine, potassium, selenium, iron, and magnesium—unrivaled by land vegetables, as these minerals are especially concentrated in seawater.
Rich in protein – 100 grams of nori contain between 30 and 50 grams of protein, making it one of the plant world’s richest sources of protein and comparable in density to spirulina, chlorella, and soybeans. Protein is needed for building and repairing muscles, building enzymes and antibodies, and cell maintenance and growth.
Lowers cholesterol – According to a study published in the June 2001 edition of the British Journal of Nutrition, when rats that were on an otherwise high-cholesterol diet were fed nori, their LDL cholesterol levels lowered, suggesting that nori plays an important role in stabilizing cholesterol levels. Perhaps this is because nori is surprisingly rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are well-known for reducing LDL cholesterol. They also help lower blood pressure, therefore making nori excellent for the cardiovascular system.
Dietary fiber – Nori is comprised of approximately 33 percent dietary fiber, making it an effective laxative. Also, since high-fiber foods have the ability to make you feel full for longer, nori is also a good weight loss food (a fact that is reinforced by its low calorie and fat content).
Lowers cancer risk – A study published in the May 2010 edition of the British Journal of Nutrition found that the regular consumption of nori was linked to lowered rates of breast cancer for menopausal and pre-menopausal women. This is unsurprising, since nori is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C that help neutralize the cancer-causing effects of free radicals.
High in iron – 100 grams of nori contain approximately 88 percent of our recommended daily intake of iron, making it an extremely rich source of this much-needed mineral. Furthermore, a Venezuelan study published in 2007 for the Journal of Nutrition showed that nori, unlike many grains and beans, doesn’t contain phytates, which can drastically lower the absorption rate of iron.
Improves bone health – 100 grams of nori contain 280 milligrams of calcium (28 percent of our RDI) and 300 milligrams of magnesium (85 percent of our RDI). While we all know that calcium is good for the bones and is needed to prevent osteoporosis, lesser-known is that fact that we also need magnesium to help absorb it. Since nori contains sizable quantities of both, it is the perfect bone-builder.
Impressive iodine content – Sea vegetables are the plant world’s premier source of iodine, and nori doesn’t disappoint. 100 grams of it contain approximately six milligrams of this extremely important mineral. Indeed, according to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), one sushi roll wrapped in nori contains 92 micrograms of iodine, which is close to an adult’s RDI of 150 micrograms. Iodine deficiencies are very common in the West and can lead to serious conditions such as goiter and hyperthyroidism.
Aside from the nutrients already mentioned, 100 grams of nori also provide us with vitamin A (288 percent of our RDI), thiamine (60 percent), riboflavin (194 percent), niacin (78 percent), folate (475 percent), as well as impressive levels of phosphorous, potassium, zinc, and vitamins C, E, and K.
Source: Michael Ravensthorpe. He is the creator of the website, Spiritfoods, through which he promotes the world’s healthiest foods.
I use nori as a topper in a homemade miso soup base. I start with a soybean paste that is GMO free (getting non-GMO is harder to find these days but if you look hard you’ll find it). Sometimes added chicken stock and then add vegetables (baby bok choy, spinach, broccoli, a little soy, rice noodles, shichimi spice and toasted seaweed. It is fairly quick, nutritious and delicious. It sure beats the miso soups you get at any Japanese restaurant.
If you want to know the difference between Kelp and Seaweed:
Seaweed is a very, very broad term that is used to describe the many marine plants and algae that live in the world’s waters. Kelp is actually a subgroup of seaweed and is also the largest form of seaweed. Seaweeds range in size from the microscopic to the massive, while kelp are so large and complex that they form massive underwater forests. You may have seen this marine plant at the beach. Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed that grows in shallow, nutrient-rich saltwater, near coastal fronts around the world. It differs slightly in color, flavor, and nutrient profile from the type you may see in sushi rolls. It contains:
iron
manganese
calcium
magnesium
copper
zinc
riboflavin
niacin
thiamin
vitamins A, B-12, B-6, and C
What about too much Iodine?
The key is to get a moderate amount to raise energy levels and brain functioning. It is difficult to get too much iodine in natural kelp but this could be an issue with supplements.
Well here’s something different. Especially after attending the opening of a pop-up pastrami place called Mensch for brisket sandwiches & beer last week. My Yin and Yang is well balanced for sure.
First I must explain that this is a new regime for me. Yesterday right after my meditation practice (more on this later) I went to a bar.
But just not your everyday kind of bar. A bone broth bar.
I sat at the counter of a fairly small but very well stocked store/take-out called “Home on the Range Organics”
It’s North America’s First and Original Broth Bar!
They sell other things too that are hard to find elsewhere
What a great little find!
I spoke with Jackie Ingram (she and her husband Allen own the place) and was quite impressed with all the healthy offerings they have in stock (literally speaking too, they have amazing stock). I bought some ready made broth to take home and add stuff to (I can make my own but did not have any prepared), a super elixir of turmeric & lime and avocado mayonnaise because I want to make sandwiches without using regular high fat mayo or miracle whip which has corn syrup, soybean oil and sugar. Basically I’m looking for better ingredients. So you might wonder:
Why broth not coffee?
Unlike coffee, broth can help hydrate your body and nourish it. It helps to fight inflammation and significantly boosts gut health!
Here are 10 great reasons why you should drink their delicious broths:
Great for post work out as its recuperative properties directly stimulate regrowth of connective body tissue.
The natural way to fight colds and flus. This is how your grandmother used to fight the common cold! Studies show that having chicken broth in particular (and other broths as well) increases the number of white blood cells that fight common colds and flus.
Helps reduce food allergies and intolerances.
Helps reduce cellulite. Bone broths help to slow down structural changes in your skin’s tissue by strengthening elastin fibres, to make cellulite less visible. As we age our skin becomes thinner so it is easier to see blemishes below the surface whereas collagen can reverse this trend if you exercise regularly and moderate your diet through bone broth consumption.
Reduces inflammation. Collagen is the body’s natural healing workhorse but after our early twenties we slow production of collagen, and providing a natural boost is essential. Broth contains plenty of the anti-inflammatory amino acids glycine and proline.
Greatly improves joint health by helping with bone formation and natural repair. Broths contain magnesium, phosphorus and calcium plus a host of other nutrients. Also contains glucosamine which can promote regrowth of collagen even after your early twenties.
Great for your skin, hair and nails. Brings natural shine to your hair and lustre to your nails. Your skin is given a natural moisturising through the influx of collagen, from the inside out – the healthy way.
Because glycine is found in broths, it is often used to help promote healthy sleep and helps to reduce stress and anxiety.
Broth helps to heal leaky gut syndrome (by protecting and healing the mucusal lining of the digestive tract through collagen)
They have some good books. Jackie holds up Dirty Diets written by Brad King.
It tastes fantastic and helps suppress your appetite before a meal helping you lose weight naturally.
What’s not to love?
Location: 235 East Broadway (between Main & Kingsway – parking in back if you’re lucky).
Store #: 604.876.8755
Do you have anything like this in your city?
Mensch Jewish Delicatessen (they do take-out) 666 E Broadway, Vancouver (Mount Pleasant)
Hey, this is not to say I’m trading in my morning cuppa for broth. Some things are not meant to become substitutes.
SO LAUGH MORE!Or at least try to. Watch a comedy, joke around and find humour in even the worst possible situations. I did that with a friend last week who was going through something horrible. It was so bad that I could have made it worse by laughing but instead we ended up laughing over how pathetic the situation was. The end result was she was still in pain…but from laughter.
Right now I’m like: “throw me to the wolves and I will return leading the pack.” That’s a great quote but really….it’s true! Don’t even stand in my way. But first I’ll laugh about it all.
Because as hard as we try to make things right and turn things around for the better there’s usually a few setbacks and challenges. I know this from living in general but especially since I’ve become a support person for someone very close to me. Someone who is fighting to overcome an illness. And it’s really difficult to see someone who is strong both physically and mentally go through a very weak phase. Even though it strikes in a physical sense it still wrecks havoc with your mental state especially if you cannot do the things you’re used to doing. Gotta stay positive because hope is what keeps everything going. But it can get discouraging and depressing nonetheless – that’s life.
A friend told me about a place called Inspire Health in Vancouver. They are a team of professionals who help provide knowledge, tools and services to support overall health during and after cancer treatment. Their doctors value standard cancer treatments, and will work with you, your family doctor and oncologist to provide the best cancer care possible.
They offer options for better health and a better recovery.What’s to lose right?
Because as their website says: Growing scientific evidence confirms that stress reduction, eating a healthy diet, exercise and a positive support network can substantially improve health and well-being for people living with cancer and their supports.
INSPIRE HEALTH CARE APPROACH IS DIFFERENT – Cancer vs. Person-Based
Cancer-Based: from the perspective of the cancer-based model, the patient rarely plays an active role in their treatment or recovery. Since the focus is on the cancer, little effort is expended to support patients in exploring the benefits of healthful diet, exercise, spirituality and emotional support or other methods to enhance the patient’s well-being. Focusing solely on the cancer can leave patients feeling disempowered and unsure about how to contribute to their own health and well-being.
Person-Based: Although surgery, radiation and chemotherapy can play a very important role in treating the cancer, it is the person and their health – mind, body and spirit – that is the focus of care at Inspire Health.
They have a lot of things to take advantage of that you can pick and choose from like: Counselling, Gentle Yoga, Practice Meditation, Tai Chi, Acupuncture, Nutritional Learning and Cooking for Health.
And for me, being so on top of things nutritionally (and otherwise) spent part of the afternoon yesterday taking a cooking class on how to make SuperSnacks. The head nutritionist demonstrated six different recipes substituting what you would normally use for something healthier but equally tasty. Now the fun part: you get to test everything.
I have to mention at this point that I had already made half the recipes before (I know but I had to say that anyway) but this was NO cooking class for dummies. It was interesting, inspiring and I did learn something new. You always do. I registered for a bunch more. I want to hear all they have to say about food and learn more about healthier baking, fermented foods, their version of bone broth and mindful eating in general. Knowledge is power.
And THAT is no laughing matter!
YOU define what is important to you by what YOU dedicate your time to.
*An Important Sidenote: Today Jia Jia (my BFF) & I are off to Paws for a Cause – by BC SPCA to help fund cruelty prevention and education programs, and the enforcement of animal cruelty laws. Cruelty to animals needs to STOPnow!
I heard so many good reviews from people before me who have visited the Scandinave Spa in Whistler, B.C. Here’s one more.
Scandinave Spa in Whistler, B.C. – from above
I finally got the opportunity recently to check it out myself. It was a dream and I didn’t even have a problem keeping quiet – no talking zone. So there’s no need to go with anyone but yourself. You will enjoy the peace and tranquility of relaxing within a peaceful spruce and cedar forest overlooking Whistler’s incredible mountain vistas. And breathe in fresh mountain air.
Photo: d. king
It’s great to get a massage from one of several registered massage therapists on site but if you choose to, you can just relax in one of the most beautiful natural settings in British Columbia. In between going hot and cold but in a good way. They have a spectacular 25,000 sq. ft. outdoor spa with a newly expanded building.
This is the most unique health and wellness spa. You can enjoy hot baths (also known as hydrotherapy), wood burning sauna, eucalyptus steam baths, refreshing Nordic waterfalls and a relaxing massage. To enjoy the full health benefits of the Scandinavian baths they suggest repeating the following sequences 3 to 4 times. Warm the body for 10-15 minutes, followed by a refreshing (I would call it cold) rinse for 20-30 seconds and relax for 15 minutes. My day ended falling asleep on a hammock under the trees on a perfectly overcast day.
So what can be better?
Ahhh…the additional benefits.
Like a delicious kale chickpea salad I enjoyed with a view afterwards. Photo: d. king
In addition to cleansing the body, it stimulates blood circulation and releases endorphins. Oh I love to let those guys loose whenever I get the chance. All of the senses are awakened; muscles are soothed and a sense of well being emerges. Calm yet invigorated. I like the Yin and Yang of all that. One breath at a time.
Apple Cider Vinegar is a healthy, natural, inexpensive, effective, multi-use product you can get anywhere. Sound good so far?
It may not be so glamorous to keep on your bathroom shelf but you may thank me later:
Because as much as we love our Tom Ford makeup and La Mer skincare products, there is something naturally appealing about a simple item you probably already have at home stored in your fridge or cupboard. Something you may not use very often.
With multiple health-boosting benefits, the all-natural ingredient has been a go-to beauty remedy since ancient times.
Some reasons why you need to add this easy grocery staple to your daily routine:
Got a pesky pimple? Mix ACV with water and apply on a cotton pad to sweep across your face to remove bacteria, oil, dirt and leftover makeup.
Avoid the mid-day slump by opting for a glass of apple cider vinegar instead of coffee. Drink one tablespoon with a glass of water to allow its enzymes and potassium to wake you up sans the crash. Sometimes I switch up drinking warm lemon water in the morning for this.
Prevent bloating and discomfort post-meals by drinking two tablespoons of ACV with water 15-20 minutes prior to eating. This increases stomach acid, which is crucial in digesting all your food properly and completely.
Gargle one teaspoon of ACV with a cup of water to remove plaque, which is a major culprit of bad breath.
Refuse to spend $50 on a teeth whitening kit? Swish the vinegar through with water to remove stains and kill bacteria on teeth and gums – this apparently is as effective as using coconut oil.
No matter how cute your shoes are stinky feet are never desirable. Tackle foul odour by soaking your feet in half a cup of ACV and five cups of warm water for 15 minutes. Its anti-fungal properties will eliminate the stench.
Whether it’s a bug bite or a sunburn, its ability to balance pH levels soothes pain, swelling and redness.
Prevent dandruff and itching by combining two ounces of apple cider vinegar and equal parts water to apply on your scalp. Its acidity eliminates germs, flakes and dryness.
Bonus: rinse your hair with it to restore shine and remove product build up. I do this about once a month. Your hair will undoubtedly smell like ACV but it does dissipate after blow drying, thank god.
Last but not least, it’s a great addition for salad dressings.
Because as we all know, beauty happens on the inside first!
You can’t ask for much more than raising awareness for a good cause while getting exercise in fresh air in an unbelievably elegant, artful environment.
L-R Casseda, Cher, Wendy, Debbie (both pockets full of candy), Hannah, Colleen, Stacey
That’s what happened yesterday morning when I met up with friends at Vancouver’s magnificent VanDusen Botanical Gardens to support our mutual good friend Colleen Kohse. Colleen is the oldest living person (with the youngest spirit) with CF in all of Canada to have received a transplant.
Photo: d. kingPhoto: d. king
Colleen is a miracle and a true inspiration to everyone because she doesn’t take life for granted. She’s lost too many friends and two young siblings to this fatal genetic disease which primarily affects the lungs and digestive system in mostly young adults and children of which there is no cure.
Come this October it will be 28 years that I first met Colleen, just before she left for London, England to receive a heart/lung transplant. But we didn’t get to really know each other until after that. We’ve been friends for years and have travelled together to places like Jamaica, Havana, Florida, Savannah, Ga, Charleston, S.C., New Orleans, California and even a short Caribbean cruise out of Miami. Always fun. Colleen is lucky to have the most wonderful, supportive family.
The morning started with a breakfast of pancakes & sausages, then dancing to warm up the crowd followed by a very pleasant walk through the most exquisite park to raise money to help find a cure for CF. There were also fun great silent auction items. I ended up with 2 out of the 3 items that I placed bids on.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
You will be inspired by 22 hectares of well-designed landscapes with plant species representing ecosystems ranging from the Himalayas to the Mediterranean, from Louisiana swamps to the Pacific Northwest.
Photo: d. kingPhoto: d. king
Vancouver’s mild climate makes it possible for plants to bloom year-round – so there is always something wonderful to see. Our climate creates a unique environment where plants from varying climates thrive. At VanDusen you will see plants from the southern hemisphere, tropical areas and the high Arctic tundra alongside native species. Seasonal highlights include: Spring — bulbs, cherry trees, azaleas and rhododendrons; Late Spring — Laburnum Walk and roses; Summer — annuals, perennials and water lilies; Late Summer – wild flower meadow and the Heirloom Vegetable Garden; Autumn – brilliant autumn colour, heathers, perennials; Winter — witchhazels, viburnums and hellebores. The Elizabethan Maze is one of only six in North America. In addition to the plant collections, VanDusen’s eco-sphere is home to numerous fauna – small mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles and insects. During the course of the year 65 species of birds make the Garden their home, either permanently or as a respite on their annual migrations.
Okay; super relatively short post. I haven’t abandoned my health posts entirely it’s just that I must feel excited, a little curious or at least inspired to post anything since that is the whole point of this blog. I think we’re being inundated with too much info.
There’s information overload and tons of stuff on health food store shelves so in a nutshell (speaking of nuts, nuts are good for you) what supplements are good to take for:
Heart Health: omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, niacin Increased Energy: vitamin B12, acetyl glutathione, ginseng Improve Skin: probiotics, idebenone, black currant oil Strengthen hair and nails: biotin, iron, vitamin C Toning and helping muscles: calcium, magnesium, B vitamins Weight loss: alpha lipoic acid, chromium picolinate, green tea extract Sleeping better: cQ10, magnesium, melatonin, L-tryptophan Bone strength: manganese, vitamin D3, curcurmin Anti-aging: selenium, Imedeen Prime Renewal, glucosamine, DHEA
So there you have it. Seems that supplements can really be great, but super important to work with your doctor on that, instead of just following trends!People jump on the bandwagon for the next miracle cure. Not everything is created equal but at least we have many options which is a good thing.
Oh one more thing…..
My Morning Routine: drinking warm water with lemon has racked up serious buzz in recent years—celebrities from Naomi Campbell to Gwyneth Paltrow are doing it, which is good enough reason for us all (but I swear that is not what started me on this – it was on account of having organic lemon trees on a property rented a year ago and I’ve been doing it ever since). Sipping on this combois said to help balance your body’s pH levels, wake up your digestive tract and liver, and detox the body. While the claims it helps aid weight loss are dicey, at the very least it can serve as a healthy alternative to a sugary morning latte. I add cayenne, a little honey and sip it through a straw because I’m told the lemon can erode tooth enamel over time.
Finding Peace of Mind. Isn’t that what we all want? Yesterday I went to my first clinical hypnosis therapy session. I posted about the process last week but hadn’t experienced it until now. Told you I’d follow up on it.
The practitioner is in the process of writing a book on the subject of which she has been practicing for 16 years. Her office was calming as expected, her music soft and relaxing and her voice ever so soothing.
It was a case of deep relaxation while opening the subconscious to work with the mind in order to achieve a peaceful feeling to overcome symptoms such as (in my case) anxiety, some stress and loss of sleep. Others use it to manage pain, kick bad habits such as smoking and change harmful attitudes. If you’re familiar with meditation and make it your practice you will find it much easier to achieve an hypnotic state.
I decided to do this because someone very close to me has a recurring cancer and I wanted to offer support and something positive to go along with the auto-immune therapy that this person is undergoing. A therapy not yet approved here in Canada, only successful in 4 cancer types with a 30% success rate and a multitude of possible side effects. After yesterday I realized the hypnotherapy could help me deal with the situation as well.
This could not have come at a better time for me because I had no more than one hour of restful sleep the night before for no apparent reason other than over-thinking and worry. But you can train your mind to push worry aside with training and diligence.
Most people in general find it easier to attain a restful body but the mind seems to stay active. The idea is to quiet the mind while a part of your subconscious guides you along to a restful place to offer helpful suggestions. It’s not meditation. Meditation is a blank state while in hypnosis part of your mind stays awake.
woman meditating on the beach in the Caribbean
The session lasted one hour. The tiny group of two other people and I were told that 15 minutes of hypnotherapy is the equivalent of 4 hours of restful sleep. We were under for at least 30 minutes so I figure by way of this, I was able to get my full 8 hours after all. I actually felt much more rested after the session ended. Good thing too because I had a very full day ahead and was able to make it through remaining alert (along with some coffee).
I will continue this journey longer by going to sessions and setting aside a specific time (5 to 15 minutes a day) to sit back, relax, imagine my colour (we choose a colour theme – mine was shades of fuchsia before she said to make it a relaxing colour so it became violet), a vision (private although I shared it with the others in the room) and see where this guides me. I can tell you that my set visual is the most wonderful inspiring sensation.It wasn’t this but I love this dream like illustration and since I live partially in a dream world it inspired me to include it.
Have you tried this?
Practitioner: Louise Evans Address: Suite #205, 2902 West Broadway Phone: 604 773 5595 Website: sparkhypnotherapy.com
This week I want to focus on the old cliché in a few different areas. I want to start with Hypnosis because it’s something that has always fascinated me. Maybe I just want to be a control freak.
My dad used to say corny things to my mom like “you hypnotise me with your eyes“
When I was little my dad took me to see the stage illusionist and hypnotist Raveen who came to Montreal quite regularly. All I remember is lots of people going up on stage and then after being hypnotized, they did some crazy things like bark like dogs or cluck like chickens. I remember wanting to find out if I could be hypnotized but not wanting to find out later that I ran around naked onstage or something equally (no; that’s the worst) humiliating.
And who can forget Woody Allen in the screwball movie Curse of the Jade Scorpion where his character is hypnotized into stealing jewels after hearing only one word by a crooked hypnotist. Case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. It is intriguing to think about…I mean if you had the power to actually play with people’s minds and try to control them. (not like it hasn’t been done before by some crafty players.) I would like to wave the wand and be like: you are getting sleepy, you are under my spell. Now give me your sandwich! But realisticaly….
It’s time to put aside all the illusions about what a hypnotist can do. A stage hypnotist might, for the purposes of entertainment try to make you bark like a dog or take off your clothes (I don’t think they really do that but I would if I had the power and wanted to see someone naked) but clinical hypnotherapy is not entertainment. It is therapy undertaken in a state of hypnosis.
I’m just beginning to find out because two people close to me have started seeing a clinical therapist to experience hypnosis for therapeutic and medical reasons. Next week I’m tagging along to see for myself how the process works. The mind is a powerful tool so if this helps someone deal with pain or a psychologically stressful issue, it can’t be harmful. It appears that it can also benefit anyone dealing with a friend or significant other who has a medical issue and the accompanying stress that goes along it. Apparently this kind of hypnosis makes it easier for your subconscious mind to understand how you can get the results you want.
The Doorway to Your Subconscious
To be a good subject you need to want to cooperate and you need to be able to focus and follow instructions (a challenge for me but I will make a mental state of focusing attention). The reason to use clinical hypnosis is to help you become receptive to suggestions for solving your problem (s) and to help you have more control over your symptons. It is not mind control. You cannot be made to act on suggestions that are not acceptable to you. You are not asleep during the process. You cannot be hypnotized against your will. It involves helping you experience a pleasant state of relaxed concentration during which your conscious mind can relax and the “doorway” to your subconscious mind can be opened with your consent. In this relaxed state (almost a meditative state – something else I want to explore) your openness to suggestion and your mental focus may be increased. Sensitivity to feelings, sensations, sights, sounds, smells and tastes can be made more or less intense. Also, your imagination can often be easily used for making helpful suggestions work for you. I have a very active imagination so this will be interesting.
Hypnosis can be used as a tool to help you:
Experience Deep Healing Relaxation, Identify what you want and how you can get it, use your imagination to help you solve your problem, become more open to helpful suggestions and ideas, gain relief from bothersome symptoms such as physical pain and anxiety, gain more control over how you deal with such symptoms, learn how to more effectively manage stress, control your mood swings, supercharge your motivation to make positive changes in your behaviour, free yourself from harmful habits such as smoking, have better sleep, become less depressed and less anxious, let go of self destructive resentment and guilt, solve emotional conflicts that hold you back from getting better, and change harmful attitudes, beliefs, feelings and behaviours.
I will follow up on this and if it turns out that I can bend people to my will, I hope I can do some good.
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