Bioenergetics psychotherapists maintain that there is a strong connection between mind and body. Research has indicated that what affects the body, affects the mind and vice versa. This proves that the mental defences one might use to cope with pain or stress are anchored in the body as well as the mind. The patterns are understood by the bioenergetics therapists, which gives credence to the body and mind connection.
Read moreSeries hypnosis for chronic pain: Article 2 of 3 - Sciatica
Sometimes chronic pain can have an obvious cause such as a broken bone, torn muscles or ligaments, osteo arthritis, or cancer tumours. However, chronic pain can happen anywhere in the body, and if it happens in the lower back area of the sciatic nerve, may result in chronic pain. Unfortunately, people with severe sciatica that is also associated with significant leg-weakness, might be candidates for surgery to help relieve the excruciating pain from the nerve damage.
Read moreSeries: How NLP and hypnosis can help resolve high blood pressure, also known as hypertension: Article 2 of 4
The mind is without doubt the most powerful tool that humans have. It is the root of everything we are, and all that we hope to be. The mind consists of 2 major parts, the conscious mind, and the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is where everything is stored that happens, a mix of good memories, bad memories, harmful thoughts, unresolved trauma, and other issues of baggage we may drag with us.
There are certain triggers in the subconscious mind that can cause the conscious mind to react and respond in behaviours which are not always beneficial. Many of these behaviour patterns are negative, and result in stress and anxiety, which is a huge factor in high blood pressure issues.
Read moreHealth Anxiety Series Part 2: 2 of 4
A phobia is an irrational and excessive fear reaction about anything which concerns you about your health. It could be normal bodily aches or pains, which causes you to misinterpret them and throw you into a panic situation that it might be something very serious. Unlike general anxiety disorders, a phobia is usually connected to something specific, like your health for example. It could take the form of a dread of cancer, or perhaps a brain tumor in your imagination.
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