Bunny Vreeland: Hypnosis - Valium Substitute?

Hypnosis has long been known for it's ability to decrease the sensation of pain and was used by Dr James Esdaile back in the 19th century to perform surgical operations, dramatically reducing the mortality rates in the hospital where he was employed.

With the discovery of ether and other analgesics hypnosis was abandoned because of the time taken produce the desired effect. Money was invested in drugs instead of using nature's natural remedy to counteract painful sensations.

A recent study of 80 cancer patients aged between 6 and 16 established that patients receiving hypnosis from a therapist reported less pain, anxiety and distress than others who received only standard hospital care whilst undergoing painful spinal cord punctures.

An earlier review that was published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in June 2004 concluded that there was enough positive evidence to warrant larger scale investigations of the use of hypnosis in children with cancer.

In a small trial of adult patients undergoing angioplasty, an invasive heart procedure, it was also found that the sedative effect of hypnosis was slightly better than that of the drug diazepam (Valium). This finding is supported by other clinical trials whereby hypnosis has enabled adult patients to gain control over other forms of pain such as that associated with gastrointestinal problems, accelerated healing of bone fractures and surgical wounds, skin problems and weight control.

The latest guidelines from the U.S. Headache Consortium, a coalition of seven medical groups, include hypnosis among the non-drug measures most proven to help prevent headaches.

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Bunny Vreeland: Control Pain With Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy for Pain Management has no side effects, is very relaxing and, for some people, may replace medication completely. Ask your Doctor about it!

Almost all pain will respond to Hypnotherapy. Pain from cancer-arthritis-amputations-migraines-injury and other conditions…can be reduced by hypnotherapy. Of course, it takes repetition and the more you use it the better it works for you. You can’t expect to be hypnotized once and have your back pain disappear for the rest of your life. But with practice you can achieve remarkable results.

Virtually everyone suffers from chronic or acute pain at some time in his or her life. Migraine headaches, back pain, chronic pain from illness or injury and pain associated with surgery, cancer and other medical treatments.

For years I suffered from migraine headaches and allergies. I went to many doctors who prescribed a lot of different drugs that made me feel so groggy I couldn’t function. I couldn’t work. Through the use of hypnotherapy, I was able to reprogram myself to make the symptoms disappear. I haven’t had a migraine or allergic reaction for over 25 years.

Many people experiencing pain turn to medication…either over the counter medications or prescriptions…or even illegal drugs to relieve their pain. Sometimes the medication helps. But, sometimes the side effects are almost as bad as the pain itself. And, many people just don’t want to take drugs.

Advantages to Hypnotherapy. Today more and more people suffering with chronic pain are turning to Hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy, along with medical treatment, has several advantages in pain management. Hypnotherapy requires no drugs. It has no harmful side effects. It is not addicting. It is safe for adults and children.

Hypnotherapy can be used as part of a total pain management program. Of course, you should have your condition diagnosed by a qualified physician before using Hypnotherapy to control your pain.

Hypnotherapy produces deep relaxation that can help relieve pain.

Some painful conditions, such as headaches, are often aggravated by stress and can be eased by relaxation alone. Even those conditions that are not directly stress related can often be helped with Hypnotherapy.

Dr. Bunny Vreeland is a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and can be reached at 805-984-1237 or www.bunnyvreeland.com

Bunny Vreeland: Hypnotherapy & Insomnia

Extensive lack of sleep can impair memory and judgment, cause mood disorders, make it difficult to learn new things or perform daily tasks and reduce the ability of the immune system to prevent illness. Sleeping pills should not be used long term.

Hypnosis is the perfect way to establish the pattern of deep sleep.

Insomnia

In our rapidly changing, stress filled world, Insomnia has become an epidemic. Half of all adults now complain of trouble sleeping, up from one-third just a few years ago. At least 30 million adults endure the stress of severe chronic Insomnia.

Poor sleep impairs our ability to react creatively and appropriately to situations and has dramatically negative effect on a person's physical health. It leaves someone tired, anxious and feeling emotionally unstable.

Causes

Poor sleep patterns can be triggered by a number of factors including worry, depression or simply noise. In order to go to sleep, we need to relax, so if someone is constantly worrying they will prevent the natural process of sleep. People suffering from depression will often over-dream, resulting in exhaustion the next day. In order to compensate for this, the body will sometimes wake them up before too much dreaming has taken place, a problem that is called early-morning-waking syndrome. If someone has suffered disturbed sleep for a while, they can become anxious in advance about whether or not they will have a good night's sleep, which can lead to the problem continuing even after the initial cause has disappeared.

Solutions

Sleeping pills will put you to sleep but they also inhibit deep sleep and REM, reducing the quality of the sleep. Furthermore, the body develops a tolerance to them, necessitating larger and larger doses to have an effect. For these reasons, they should only be viewed as a short-term solution to specific situations.

Your subconscious controls your sleep patterns and has a memory for virtually everything you do, and that includes a memory for nice, deep, restful sleep. Hypnosis is indeed very relaxing, making sleep come easier and has no harmful side effects. It is also a good choice for helping to "re-learn" healthy sleeping patterns of behavior and disconnects an overactive intellect. With the use of Hypnotherapy and Self-Hypnosis you can experience significantly improved sleep, mood, and energy. By learning to successfully use the techniques of self-hypnosis, you will take control of your sleep, mind, and body.

You will be empowered by the realization that the key to conquering insomnia resides within you. Therefore, you will boost your confidence in your personal power and strengthen your sense of self-esteem, which is fundamental to optimal health and well-being.

Dr. Bunny Vreeland is a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and can be reached at 805-984-1237 or www.bunnyvreeland.com