Scott D. Lewis's Blog: The Hypnosis Treatment Option, page 9

How To Find The Best Local Hypnotherapist For You

An important part of moving forward with hypnotherapy is choosing the best hypnotherapist for you. Many interested parties may not understand that picking the right hypnotherapist can alter your results in a big way.

You’ll need one who’s understanding of what works for you, and in what situations you are most comfortable. You’ll need to consider things like compatibility, and whether they’re credentialed (practicing clinical hypnosis) or lay hypnotists (practicing lay hypnosis). A lay hypnoti...

Hypnosis And Losing Control – Debunking Common Myths

Have you ever been afraid of volunteering at a hypnotist show, thinking that the hypnotist might force you to do something you might not want to do? Have you disregarded undergoing hypnosis to get over psychological ailments, because you think it’s all fake?

That’s not surprising. Given the way popular culture depicts it, skepticism is expected.

Many people have a distorted view of hypnosis. A large portion see hypnosis as a gimmick or a sham. Others see it as dangerous mind control that can t...

3 Very Cool Diet Tricks

This week’s 2 Minute Mental Edge contains 3 very cool diet tricks from an article I found in Reader’s Digest. Give them a try and let me know how you do!

1. Sniff a banana, apple, or peppermint

You might feel silly, but it works. When Dr Alan R. Hirsch of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago tried this with 3,000 volunteers, he found that the more frequently people sniffed, the less hungry they were and the more weight they lost – an average of 30 lb each. One theory i...

Top 3 Foods for Pain Control

I’ve bet you’ve heard of at least one or two of Dr. Oz’s favorite foods that use the power of nutrition for fighting pain – however most of the people I’ve asked weren’t familiar with all three. Of course there are many other foods that may be helpful for pain control and I’ll be letting you know about some of my favorites (in addition to these) in future blogs.

Have a great week!

Mindfully,

Dr. Scott

Dr. Oz’s Top 3 Foods for Pain Control

Dark Cherries

Fresh or frozen work but definitely choose org...

10 Fish You Should Avoid (and Why!)

I’m dedicated to providing you with information I feel is valuable to help both mind and body. This week’s tip was recently featured on the Yahoo! Health site which I found interesting and helpful.

Wishing you a wonderful week.

Mindfully,

Dr. Scott

From July 19th, Yahoo! Health site:

Fish is among the healthiest foods you can eat. It’s filled with good fats and protein, and has been shown to fight heart disease, boost brain health, and more. Here’s the catch: You can easily cancel out these health...

3 of My Favorite Weight Loss Tips

I’m always looking for a new, fresh idea or two to help keep off extra pounds. If you’re ready to lose some weight, but tired of the same weight loss advice you keep hearing over and over again read on…these 3 (lesser-known) favorites of mine might be just what you’re looking for.

Tip No. 1: Make Yourself a Party Platter

Think “party platter” that you’d set on the buffet table for weight-conscious guests. A crudité platter if you will…with a variety of sliced and whole veggies and maybe some lo...

Boost Your Brainpower – Your 2 Min. Mental Edge

Ready to boost your brainpower? Here are five simple tips you can start incorporating into your life to keep sharp, make wiser decisions and stay focused:

Work at a coffee shop

Not as a barista but rather take your work there — especially when you might be stumped on a problem — to help you get focused. Working in a somewhat noisy space with a certain level of background noise (the cognitive sweet spot is about 70 decibels – or a slightly crowded cafe) rather than in a quiet room is distracting...

Work Out Smarter, Not Harder – Your 2 Min. Mental Edge

Getting in shape takes dedication and effort but it doesn’t have to take all your spare time. You can achieve more results with less effort by putting some thought into your workout plan. Whether you go to the gym or work out at home, here are some smart tips that will help you get the greatest return for your most valuable investment:

Active stretching routines: We all stretch (at least a little) before a workout because warming up the body makes it limber and primed for our workout, but what...

Be More Productive – Your 2-Minute Mental Edge

We all love the idea of working less and playing more…but how many of us can or are willing to do this? Taking time off or working less daily hours seems counterintuitive to being more productive but that is exactly what experts are now suggesting is the best way to increase productivity.

Studies have shown that working in 90-minute time blocks maximizes our productivity. The benefits of working uninterrupted and then taking a break can give you more energy and help to avoid mental exhaustion....

VERY Cool Weight Loss Trick – Your 2 Min. Mental Edge

Imagine eating all the calories you’d like…and still lose weight. The catch? Well, you have to literally ‘imagine’ those calories as you eat.

According to a recent study, using our brainpower can actually affect how our body interprets what we eat. The study suggested that by using our thoughts or “tricking” our mind into thinking we are about to consume something decadent we could have an impact on a protein our bodies release to control metabolism and appetite. High levels of this appetite h...