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I received this email a little while back and felt that it would be another view for my readers on the subject of pain control.

 Check it out, I have personally worked with Eric Greenleaf  on a previous occasion and I find him very knowledgeable and fun to work with.

 Be in health

Keith

PREPARING FOR & RECOVERING FROM SURGERY 

     Wednesday, July 8, from 9 am -10:30 am Pacific time.

with Maggie Phillips PhD and Eric Greenleaf PhD

Dear friends and colleagues,

I want to tell you about a very important telephone seminar/webinar on Wednesday, July 8, from 9 am -10:30 am Pacific time. Maggie and I are experts in Ericksonian hypnosis and have practiced, taught, and written about hypnotherapy for more than 30 years. We’ve known each other for 20 years. Her work with modern approaches to healing is legendary. 

We both treat many people who struggle with intrusive medical procedures, and we want to offer our top techniques to help patients prepare for and recover from surgery successfully. Maggie  offers a series of monthly 90 minute teleseminars/webinars called “Ask the Experts,”  featuring leading experts in the areas of pain, stress, anxiety, and trauma. I’m delighted that she has invited me to participate with her to offer this exciting seminar. For 60 minutes, she and I will present specific self-treatment strategies from our years of practice. These can be used immediately after the teleseminar. For the last 30 minutes, we will take questions by telephone or internet messaging. The fee for this event is $50 and includes audio replay any time through August 8. In addition you will receive a study guide to help organize your learning. Our topics include: 

• Ways of inviting your unconscious mind to assist with rapid recovery
• Boosting confidence in your success with medical procedures
• Strategies to reduce fears that can block healing
• How to resume life after surgery with the “good chemistry” of positive emotions

To learn about Maggie, please visit http://www.maggiephillipsphd.com/about.html. Eric is at www.miltonherickson.com   

To learn more about the teleseminar series, go to http://www.maggiephillipsphd.com/teleseminar_faqs.html 

We also invite you to submit your questions about surgery and recovery in advance to help us shape the seminar so that it meets your needs. Please visit  www.maggiephillipsphd.com/courses_interactive.html. 

We hope you’ll join us at the webinar.

Eric and Maggie

Read what Dr Sears has to say about Hypnosis and weight loss, really good.

Al Sears, MD 11903 Southern Blvd. Ste. 208 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 January 8, 2009 Dear Keith, I’ll bet, at one time or another, losing weight has been on your list of New Year’s resolutions… Did you make it stick? Losing weight – and keeping it off – is an obvious challenge. But there’s more to it than choosing the right foods. In many cases, the habits and daily routines causing your problem are much harder to recognize. In my previous letters I’ve given you simple, easy-to-follow advice for burning fat fast. But here’s the bottom line: If you fall back into old patterns you’ll never make any progress. If you have trouble breaking old habits, I have a solution I recommend to my patients - and I can tell you it works. I consistently get good results. Studies show that the tried and tested technique of hypnosis is a surprisingly effective option for weight loss. For instance: Researchers divided 60 women on diets into two groups. One underwent hypnosis while the other just tried to “stick with it.” The hypnosis group lost an average of 17 pounds. The other group lost an average of only half of a pound.1 A “meta-analysis” looked at a number of studies to see if combining hypnosis with weight loss had a positive effect. It revealed that hypnosis increased weight loss by an average of 97%. More importantly, hypnosis helped people keep the weight off after dieting by a whopping 146%. In other words, it not only helps you lose weight—it helps you to stay slender long after you’ve stopped dieting.2 Those are impressive numbers… But many of my patients are skeptical when they first hear about medical hypnosis. I understand their quizzical looks when I bring up the idea, but it’s no longer a controversial technique. In fact, hypnosis is now “mainstream.” The American Medical Association and the British Medical Association both endorse hypnosis as a proven technique for getting and staying healthy. Even the prestigious Wall Street Journal published a piece a few years ago that said, “Numerous scientific studies have emerged in recent years showing that the hypnotized mind can exert a real and powerful effect on the body.”3 If you do a little poking around, you’ll see there’s an entire field of research and practice dedicated to finding new ways to use hypnosis to improve your health. You can find a physician near you who’s familiar with medical hypnosis as a form of therapy. There are also books and CDs that will teach you how to do it on your own. My favorite is the “hypno-therapy” diet plan called “Enjoying Weight Loss.” This 8-session program was designed by the world’s leading hypnosis expert, Dr. Roberta Temes. She wrote the definitive text on the subject, The Idiot’s Guide to Hypnosis, and remains the leading authority on hypnosis and weight loss. I highly recommend it. It works. To Your Good Health, Al Sears, MD P.S.  – Here’s a good story from someone who’s tried the program: “I am now down 20 pounds and still have not had any problems with stress eating (my lifetime habit is to overeat). I am also walking close to 5,000 steps per day now (a little over 2.5 miles) and into a size 16 from a 20/22 and people are finally beginning to notice. I personally thank you for your program even though I don’t understand how it works. I am starting to like who I see in the mirror.” Syndi Ellison Advertising & Finance Manager Washington State Magazine Click here to discover what Dr. Roberta Temes’ program can do for you. 1. Cochrane G. et al. “Hypnotherapy in weight loss treatment.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 1986. 54:489-492. 2. Kirsch, Irving. “Hypnotic enhancement of cognitive-behavioural weight loss treatments—Another meta-reanalysis.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 1996. 64:517-519. 3. Michael Waldholz. “Altered States: Hypnosis Goes Mainstream: Major Hospitals Use Trances for Fractures, Cancer and Burns, Speeding Surgery Recoveries.” Wall Street Journal. October 3, 2007. Forward this to a friend, click here. Before you hit reply to send us a question or request, please visit here: http://www.alsearsmd.com/content/index.php?id=113 _______________________________________________________ To learn more about Wellness Research and Consulting, call (866) 792-1035 or visit: http://www.alsearsmd.com _______________________________________________________ Manage your subscription: To manage your subscription by mail or for any other subscription issues, write us at: Wellness Research and Consulting, Inc. Attn: Customer Service 11903 Southern Blvd. Ste. 208 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 USA 14695 [-804.859502-] —————————————————————— Be in Health Keith

I have written about how hypnosis can help us operate our bodies and bring them to peak performance. This is very good, what if my body is not in the best of condition?

It serves each and every one of us to have our bodies in very good condition. Why? Because it is healthier for us. We are able to do more activities when we are in good health and condition. We don’t get winded on that long flight of stairs where there is no elevator, or possibly your golf game without a cart.

I have found a gentleman who can help just about any of us to get back into tip top shape without participating in and experiencing major cardio workouts. Mike Geary is a certified Nutritionist and a Certified Personal Trainer.  He knows what is appropriate to eat, and when as well as how to exercise to get the results that we desire. As I mentioned, he does not believe in extended cardio workouts. Mike finds superior results by using a form of interval training that he has developed over a number of years. This also fits in quite well with Dr. Al Sears MD, who I listen to closely, and his concepts of interval training and good healthy eating.

Since this connects so well for me I felt that I just have to let other people know about this gre3at opportunity for us to get healthy. I have a website posted that has Mike writing about his philosophy, he does it more eloquently that I can because I just started working with him and believe in his total approach with the one exception, and that being the use of Self Hypnosis to  get my subconscious on board for doing the actual action oriented program that Mike presents to each of us who want his help. Mike is not opposed to the hypnotic addition to ones getting healthy.

To read more by Mike, go to my awesome abs page and read what he believe gives us the best results for our bodies.

Peace and Health

Keith

 This is an article that I just received from Al Sears, MD.

As a doctor, he looks for natural, drug free forms of health healing. He also has a great program and philosophy for exercise and eating. Well worth signing up for his newsletter.

Al Sears, MD 11903 Southern Blvd., Ste. 208 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 March 09, 2009 Dear Keith,The University of Iowa took brain scans on pain suffers and found results that were remarkable.1 They could actually see the parts of the brain that experience pain shutting down. How did they do it? They used a technique that will surprise you.The lead author of the study, an anesthesiologist, said he thinks this technique is approximately 65% - 70% effective against pain.A panel of experts at the National Institutes of Health said the same thing. They found that this technique can fight pain of all kinds.2 I’m not just talking about headaches. The research revealed that it can work for painful conditions from chronic illness to irritable bowel syndrome.Even mainstream media is on board. The Wall Street Journal said, “Numerous scientific studies have emerged in recent years showing that the [technique] can exert a real and powerful effect on the body.”3I have some good news: You can teach yourself this technique with the right guidance, in the comfort of your own home. It’s medical hypnosis. It’s a scientifically proven way you can beat pain – without the dangerous side effects of pain medications.Here’s just one example you can try at home. It’s based on an ancient form of breathing meditation from India called vipassana. Get yourself into a comfortable position. It can be sitting in your favorite chair, on the sofa, even lying down in bed. Make sure your environment is as quiet as possible. Turn off the TV or radio, have the kids go play outside—whatever it takes to create a peaceful, still atmosphere. Close your eyes and begin gently focusing your attention on your breathing. Breathe naturally, without trying to control it. Do this for about 5 minutes, so that your mind settles down a bit and your body feels relaxed. Gently let your attention rest on the source of your physical pain, keeping your eyes closed. With each breath, focus gentle awareness on the place where the pain happens. Now imagine breathing “into” that place. Allow your attention to rest in the area of the pain and breathe in with gentle awareness. You can even place your hand over the area. Imagine your pain responding to your breathing by “opening up” and slowly disappearing. Do this for 5 to 10 minutes, however long is most comfortable for you. Complete your meditation by bringing your awareness back to your breath for a minute or so and opening your eyes. This is an effective way to change your experience of pain over time. You’re teaching your body to “relax” with the pain. This keeps it to a minimum. I know it sounds funny, but you’ll see real results if you stick to it. I learned this technique from a medical hypnosis expert named Dr. Maggie Phillips. She has been training doctors all over the world for years on how to use your mind to reduce and control pain. She’s someone I’ve come to trust. Dr. Phillips put together a four-CD course, Hypnosis: The Pain Solution, which I offer folks here at my Wellness Center. My patients tell me it really works. One 47-year-old man I’ll call Jose struggled for years with habit-forming pain medications. He said: “Since adding Maggie Phillip’s guided hypnosis to my daily regimen, I’ve improved dramatically. I stopped using prescription drugs everyday. The amount I take now is almost down to zero.” Click HERE to get yours risk-free. And let me know if it works for you. To Your Good Health, Al Sears MD 1 Schulz-Stübner et al. “Clinical hypnosis modulates functional magnetic resonance imaging signal intensities and pain perception in a thermal stimulation paradigm.” 2004. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 29(6):549-556. 2 “Integration of Behavioral and Relaxation Approaches into the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Insomnia.” NIH Technology Assessment Statement. October 16-18, 1995. 1-34. 3 Michael Waldholz. “Altered States: Hypnosis Goes Mainstream: Major Hospitals Use Trances for Fractures, Cancer and Burns, Speeding Surgery Recoveries.” Wall Street Journal. October 3, 2007. Forward this to a friend, click here. Before you hit reply to send us a question or request, please visit here: http://www.alsearsmd.com/content/index.php?id=113_______________________________________________________ To learn more about Wellness Research and Consulting, call (866) 792-1035 or visit: http://www.alsearsmd.com _______________________________________________________ If you want to end your subscription or you need to change your e-mail address, please follow the instructions below. Your changes will be effective immediately. However, if you do not follow the instructions below and simply hit reply instead, we may not receive your request and cannot assure you that it will be completed. _______________________________________________________ Manage your subscription: To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here. To manage your subscription by mail or for any other subscription issues, write us at: Wellness Research and Consulting, Inc. Attn: Customer Service 11903 Southern Blvd., Ste. 208 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 USA 14695 [-804.109138-] This is another form of self hypnosis. You can look in my article section for articles on medical and dental pain control via self hypnosis. Be in peace and health Keith

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A couple of weeks ago in my local newspaper I came across almost a full page article about hypnosis. This article was written by Jane E. Brody of The New York Times.

I think that she did a very good job of portraying hypnosis realistically. She starts off with the experience of her husband who wanted to stop smoking and went to a hypnotist after being unable to quit on his own. He did not think he was hypnotized, yet he has not had to smoke in fourteen years.

She attempts, I think, successfully to clear up some misunderstandings about hypnosis. She has interviewed a number of hypnotists including Dr. Brian Alman who states that “The power of hypnosis resides in the patient and not in the doctor.” In other words if I think that hypnosis will not work at all going in, I am probably correct. If I am open or very positive then it probably will work for me  even if I do not think that I was hypnotized like the authors husband.

The author also talks about some of the uses in medical and dental settings. How hypnosis can be used for pain control and other medical situations. How it can help to eliminate long standing fears and how to change or remove unwanted habits.

Overall I think that she did a very good job of helping people in the general readership population to  get a better understanding of what hypnosis can do for each and every one of us. Well done Jane! Thanks for helping to spread the good word.

Be  in health

Keith

Right now I am a bit excited. I have finally gotten something that I can offer my readers and others that are directed to this new site, Learn Self Hypnosis. 

At this new site I am offering a package that includes a full MP3 audio session for learning Self Hypnosis. Also a PDF file that gives background on self hypnosis with an explanation of the process AND the full text of the session.

In addition part of the bonus package is two more MP3 audios. These can be used so that you can record your own process section and sandwich it between the “induction” and “exit” MP3’s for your own personalized session.

Go check it out at the link above and let me know what your reaction to this program is.

Be in Health

Keith

The other day I was listening to the radio when I heard an ad for a local dentist. The pitch was that he was the Sedating Dentist. Make an appointment with him, get drugs to take prior to going to him for your procedure so that you do not suffer any pain.

I figure that the drug salespeople got to him.

I do not need pain meds for dental work! I use self hypnosis prior to going in for what ever needs done to prepare my body for the upcoming event. The pain is optional!

I choose no pain AND no drugs. The Novacaine during the procedure is quite adequate. Many dentists want to give scripts for painkillers for when the Novacaine wears off. My experience after major work (extractions and the like) is no pain due to having prepared my body/face for the event before hand. My body does not resist the invasion, so there is no trauma that is present after the event.

Self Hypnosis works quite well and there are no toxic side effects either. Learn Self Hypnosis and live better.

On my articles page I have a couple of articles about pain control, check them out.

Be in health.

The above title is the title for an upcoming event March 16 -> April 1, 2009 in Bali.

You will accompany Betty Alice Erickson MFT (Milton’s daughter) and Eric Greenleaf PhD Head of the Milton Erickson Institute of the North Bay.

“In this intensive experience you’ll witness living uses of trance in
community ritual practices and personal healing”.

They have lead this journey previously and always successfully. This is a moving experience as well as a great opportunity to visit Bali.

For more information click the link above or cut and paste ( http://www.miltonerickson.com )

Be in health

Keith

I just realized that very soon the Olympics are going to be taking place in China. This brought to mind the connection between athletic performance and hypnosis.

These athletes who are going to be participating have been training for this upcoming event for a long time, sometimes most of their lives. They have focus!

They start by working with one or more coaches, and trainers. They start developing their bodies for the event(s) that they feel drawn to. With their support team they start developing their particular routines for their event.

Where does Hypnosis come in? These people have been working toward this upcoming event, sometimes for most of their lives. They spend long hours with their coaches and trainers doing the physical part of their training ( I said that they are focused!). There is also another part that the really good ones participate in, that is the mental preparation for their event.

When they are not physically training, they take time to go over their routines again and again mentally. They work on the fine details of their physical workout. In their subconscious they fine tune their performance by going step by step through their routine to get it perfect.

They are getting into the hypnotic zone. This helps them program their body to execute their routine with perfection so that when they are out on the floor and engaged in their performance they do not have to think about each upcoming move that they need to do for their routine.

When they go out to perform their routine, before they start, they take some time to focus (you can watch them do this), they go into the Zone where they are being operated by the subconscious mind which has also trained extensively for this moment.

Sometimes during their performance they make an error, I believe that this is where they attempt to take conscious control of their performance versus using the internal programming they have developed.

When you see the Gold winner do their routine, what you see in flowing perfection of movement, every muscle is doing just what is needs to do at just the right time. This is the result of excellent self hypnosis in action! They have done that routine thousands of time both physically AND mentally. Self hypnosis is an excellent tool.

I invite comments either here for all to see or at “comments@HypnoticPro.com”

Be in Health

While I have my survey online, I have also been asking people on the street their thoughts about hypnosis. I have been getting some interesting answers. One was from a man and his first response was that he had been a successful subject at a stage show at the fair. He was not happy with the experience since when he was brought out of trance the whole audience was laughing at him. When he saw the video of the event he was somewhat upset. He had been told to smack his back side and yell “Who is your daddy?” and he felt he had been made to look foolish. He was in deep trance.

Next he said he had tried hypnosis to stop smoking and it did not work, then he admitted that he was not ready to stop.  He said he had the same results with loosing weight. When I want to eat those donuts I want to eat donuts, so it did not work then either.

Here is an example of a person who is a good hypnotic subject, yet he is not ready to do what is necessary to achieve the results that  he knows would be beneficial to him if he were to really want the results.

A lot of  the other people I talked with knew little or nothing about hypnosis, heard that it exists yet it had never been in any way near their lives so they had no real knowledge about it.

Others thought that it could be beneficial and they would like to achieve better self confidence and self worth, while a few were interested in stop smoking or weight loss.

I shall continue gathering this information to get a broader base for statistical purposes.

In the mean time please leave your comments here or email me at “Comments@HpnoticPro.com”

Until later

Be in Health