Every health issue, every dis-ease has an emotional connection. Once the emotional cause behind the dis-ease can be identified, self-work can begin to naturally heal the emotional cause.
For more evidenced-based data on the benefits that hypnosis can have in the area of fertility, see below:
Addresses pre-conceived beliefs concerning fears around the process, the anticipation of pain during labour and parenting adequacy that many new families subconsciously may bring to the pregnancy and birthing process
Foundational BirthingTM hypnosis provides parents with an opportunity to identify and remove these subconscious barriers towards the pregnancy experience as well as becoming a new parent and eliminates any chance of passing these feelings onto the baby
Establishes proven and reliable parameters for mothers to manage pain during the birthing process enabling a positive birthing experience for both mom and baby
Provides parents with the long-term tools to carry forward into future birthing experiences
Reinforces the foundation towards a strong bonding process between mother and child as well as between baby, parents and the family unit both pre & post-partum
The word “menopause” simply refers to the permanent end of menstruation and the fertility cycle in a woman’s life.
It is derived from the Greek words for ‘month’ (men) and ‘cessation’ (pausis).
Menopause is not an illness. It is a natural transition in a woman’s life that results from a decrease in the ovarian production of sex hormones – estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. These hormones allow a woman to become pregnant, cause menstruation, and affect many other functions in the body, such as the circulatory system, urogenital system (urinary and vaginal) and the bones.
While some women have no menopausal symptoms, in others the symptoms may last several years, usually between the ages of 40 and 55. Most women can tell if they are approaching menopause when their menstrual periods start changing. Menopause is confirmed when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. However, when menopause begins and how long it lasts vary from woman to woman.
Evidence-based research has demonstrated…
”There’s growing evidence that you don’t need to take drugs, basically,” – Professor Martha Hickey Royal Women’s Hospital & University of Melbourne
A review of all the evidence on non-hormonal treatments for menopause has found Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and hypnosis to be effective treatments.
Hot flashes are the most common and the most problematic symptom of menopause. And while they are a physiological response, the evidence suggests the mind can help alleviate the experience for women.
It’s about the integration of mind and body.
Lifestyle changes such as exercise and relaxation can also improve general health.
“There is a lot of information on the internet about treatments for menopause, but many of these are not supported by high quality research” – Professor Martha Hickey Royal Women’s Hospital & University of Melbourne
Hormone therapy can be very effective for some but not all women who are experiencing menopause symptoms. Hypnosis is an effective and safe alternative for women who are experiencing menopause.
When you hear the word menopause, your thoughts most likely go to women. However, the reality is that men can be affected by their own type of menopause, or andropause, as well.
Male menopause doesn’t cause the same symptoms as it does in women. Men affected by it won’t suffer from hot flashes or having their hormones plummet in a short period of time, and it obviously doesn’t signal the end of ovulation. The term “male menopause” actually characterizes the age-related hormonal changes that gradually take place in all men as they age. In particular this natural transition affects a man’s testosterone levels, which is why the medical community also refers to this stage as testosterone deficiency. Some men who experience more severe symptoms may experience them due to health issues—such as an existing health condition or certain medications taken for an unrelated condition, alcohol or drug abuse, poor diet, or a thyroid condition. Andropause may happen so gradually or subtly that some might not even notice the transition taking place at all. However, for other men, especially those with poor diets and activity levels, they may experience a more severe variety of male-specific symptoms—including a reduction in libido, sexual function, energy levels, and irrational mood swings. Andropause can begin as early as 40 and end as late as 70. Diet, lifestyle and genetics play a significant role in influencing its commencement and duration. Testosterone naturally declines with aging, but the decline can begin as early as age 30 with many not noticing the effects until their 40’s and 50’s.
Symptoms vary according to the individual and can include:
Hormonal decline can happen quickly for some while duration can last much longer for others.
Sexual function such as a lower sex drive, erectile dysfunction, loss of libido and infertility can occur.
Sleep patterns can be affected by way of insomnia, trouble falling or staying asleep or significant changes in sleep patterns.
Low energy and fatigue.
Emotional changes can be impacted by reduced hormones and can result in feelings of sadness, depression, anger, memory loss and a loss of self-confidence.
Physical appearance can be impacted by weight gain (thickening around the midsection), deterioration of muscle tissue and bone loss, shrinking testes, gynecomastia (swollen breasts) and loss of body hair.
It starts with a healthy mind set
Having optimism and establishing a mindset of believing in yourself are good first steps. Having a negative attitude will only result in you seeing things to complain about, no matter how perfect the day has been. Negative thinking is rampant, and depression tends to be higher in the older population. If you suffer from depression or you had negative events such as accidents or abuse in the past, it’s important to do some house cleaning. Don’t be hesitant about seeking professional help and counseling from a health professional to help you build up your self-esteem.
Stress management
As aging occurs, the need to be aware of stress in your life becomes more important. You may have been accustomed to having lots of energy when you were in your child rearing years or in your active professional career. Often we do not even notice that there may be stress in our lives. But your adrenal glands know. Hormones need to be in balance. But cortisol, which is produced in your adrenal glands, is different from the menopause/andropause hormones. Corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) from the hypothalamus and adrenocorticotrophin hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland are the rulers of the adrenal glands. And it is how you handle stress when you are in your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s which will determine whether you come down with adrenal fatigue, various degrees of adrenal insufficiency or not. Hypnosis and regular patterns of sleep are proven methods to overcome any stress related issues.
Sometimes more effort is needed to rebuild the adrenals. Hormone therapy can also be very effective for some but not all men who are experiencing andropause symptoms. Please note that these come with their own unique side-effects. Your medical health care provider can provide you with further information and support regarding this.
Sleeping Habits
Sleep patterns can be affected by andropause. Self-hypnosis and hypnosis recordings can assist with facilitating better sleep habits.
Hypnosis is a safe and effective alternative for men who are experiencing symptoms associated with andropause.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Through no fault of their own, many people suffer greatly on a daily basis from events that have recently happened or have happened in the distant past leaving them feeling restricted as a result of their symptoms.
Consider the following statistics:
Canada has one of the highest incidences of PTSD in 24 countries studied.
9.2% of Canadians or 9 in 100 people will suffer from PTSD in their lifetime
Anyone can develop PTSD at any age
PTSD can develop even if never having directly experienced trauma
Females are more likely to experience PTSD
Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD
The symptoms can be as unique as the individual
Sexual Assault is more likely to trigger PTSD than most other traumas
PTSD symptoms don’t always appear right away
Vicarious trauma (or emotional residue) can be transferred from one person to another such as a parent to a child or from a client to a trauma worker or first responder
Those experiencing social, economic, educational disadvantage or racism are more likely to suffer
PTSD is linked to an experience or event that violates your expectations
If you live in a part of the world that is considered safe and something happens, it might be harder for you to recover
– The PTSD Association of Canada
What are the signs of post traumatic stress disorder?
For Adults and Teens:
Re-experiencing: This is the most common symptom.
It often takes the form of flashbacks, nightmares, repetitive and distressing images or sensations, sweating, pain, nausea and trembling.
Avoidance: Avoiding certain people and places that remind the person of the experience.
Distraction: Many people avoid talking about the trauma – and may distract themselves with work or hobbies.
Numbness: Some people attempt to numb their emotions completely, which can lead to them becoming isolated and withdrawn.
Hyper-arousal: Leading to angry outbursts, irritability, insomnia and a lack of concentration.
Other mental health problems: Including depression, anxiety or phobias.
Self-harming or drug/alcohol misuse.
Physical symptoms: Headaches, dizziness, chest pains and tummy aches.
For Children:
Avoidance of places, people, and activities that are reminders of the trauma
Bed wetting
Difficulty concentrating
Easily irritated and angered
Emotional numbness
Feeling jumpy
Increased arousal such as difficulty sleeping
Physical symptoms: Headaches, dizziness, chest pains and tummy aches.
Re-enacting traumatic events through play
Re-experiencing the trauma through intrusive distressing recollections of the event, flashbacks, and nightmares; and
Separation anxiety
See below for additional reading on this subject and the related stressors accompanying this disorder:
