Emma Shaw admits that she turned up for her first hypnobirthing class with a strong dose of scepticism.
A down-to-earth and pragmatic TV producer, she fully expected to walk into a room ‘full of hippy, airy-fairies giving birth in yurts’.
Like most mothers-to-be, the 30-year-old had been drip-fed horror stories from colleagues and friends of women screaming, swearing and assaulting their husbands, surrounded by beeping, blinking monitors.
She was convinced that was ‘the only way’. Anything else was just a pipe dream, wasn’t it?
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1357023/As-NHS-launches-study-hypnobirthing-ask-Can-really-pain-having-baby.html#ixzz1E1fe14xA
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Pain reduced by changing what you look at
What you look at can influence how much pain you feel, a study has revealed.
Contrary to many people's compulsion to look away during a painful event such as an injection, scientists found that looking at your body - in this case the hand - reduces the pain experienced.
The team also showed that magnifying the hand to make it appear larger cut pain levels further still.
The study, published in Psychological Science, is shedding light on how the brain processes pain.
The researchers say that gaining a better understanding of this could lead to new treatments.
Read more at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12383092
Contrary to many people's compulsion to look away during a painful event such as an injection, scientists found that looking at your body - in this case the hand - reduces the pain experienced.
The team also showed that magnifying the hand to make it appear larger cut pain levels further still.
The study, published in Psychological Science, is shedding light on how the brain processes pain.
The researchers say that gaining a better understanding of this could lead to new treatments.
Read more at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12383092
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Parents pass on 'irrational fear' of spiders and snakes to their children
If you're terrified of spiders, or fearful of snakes, then blame your parents.
A study challenges the widely held view that we are hard-wired to fear creepy crawlies and instead suggests we learn to be scared of them in the first years of life.
Fear of snakes is one of the most common - and in Britain - irrational phobias. Half the population is thought to suffer even though most have never actually seen a snake
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1350408/Parents-pass-irrational-fear-spiders-snakes-children.html#ixzz1C8SabDDe
A study challenges the widely held view that we are hard-wired to fear creepy crawlies and instead suggests we learn to be scared of them in the first years of life.
Fear of snakes is one of the most common - and in Britain - irrational phobias. Half the population is thought to suffer even though most have never actually seen a snake
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1350408/Parents-pass-irrational-fear-spiders-snakes-children.html#ixzz1C8SabDDe
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Pamper yourself at our open evening
Come along to our open evening on Thursday 27th January 7-9pm.
Enjoy a relaxing 15 minute session of reflexology, reiki or back massage for only £5.
Our hypnotherapist will also be on hand to talk about how hypnotherapy could help you.
Booking of taster sessions is essential - phone us to book a slot.
Enjoy a relaxing 15 minute session of reflexology, reiki or back massage for only £5.
Our hypnotherapist will also be on hand to talk about how hypnotherapy could help you.
Booking of taster sessions is essential - phone us to book a slot.
Fear of dentists and needles easily cured
Nobody enjoys going to the dentist. But for some people their feelings of anxiety can turn into fear and even a fully-blown phobia.
According to the BBC news, "Dentophobia is an extremely common affliction. Around 12% of us suffer from extreme dental anxiety and the British Dental Association says that 25% of the British population suffer from some sort of anxiety before visiting the dentist."
But phobias can easily be overcome with a few sessions of hypnotherapy. To find out more book a free initial consultation with Jon at The Almond Tree.
To see the news article click here
According to the BBC news, "Dentophobia is an extremely common affliction. Around 12% of us suffer from extreme dental anxiety and the British Dental Association says that 25% of the British population suffer from some sort of anxiety before visiting the dentist."
But phobias can easily be overcome with a few sessions of hypnotherapy. To find out more book a free initial consultation with Jon at The Almond Tree.
To see the news article click here
Thursday, 13 January 2011
Taking regular breaks from desk 'good for the heart'
Taking lots of breaks from sitting at a desk is good for the waistline and heart health, research suggests.
Even breaks as short as a minute - to stand up, move around or climb stairs - are of benefit, says a study.
The European Heart Journal report adds further weight to evidence that sitting for long periods can be bad for health.
Experts found those who sat down for long periods without getting up had a larger waist circumference and lower levels of good HDL cholesterol.
Lead researcher Dr Genevieve Healy, of The University of Queensland, Australia, said: "Our research showed that even small changes, which could be as little as standing up for one minute, might help to lower this health risk.
"It is likely that regular breaks in prolonged sitting time could be readily incorporated into the working environment without any detrimental impact on productivity, although this still needs to be determined by further research.
Read the full article on BBC Health - here
Even breaks as short as a minute - to stand up, move around or climb stairs - are of benefit, says a study.
The European Heart Journal report adds further weight to evidence that sitting for long periods can be bad for health.
Experts found those who sat down for long periods without getting up had a larger waist circumference and lower levels of good HDL cholesterol.
Lead researcher Dr Genevieve Healy, of The University of Queensland, Australia, said: "Our research showed that even small changes, which could be as little as standing up for one minute, might help to lower this health risk.
"It is likely that regular breaks in prolonged sitting time could be readily incorporated into the working environment without any detrimental impact on productivity, although this still needs to be determined by further research.
Read the full article on BBC Health - here
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Garlic 'remedy for hypertension'
Garlic may be useful in addition to medication to treat high blood pressure, a study suggests.
Australian doctors enrolled 50 patients in a trial to see if garlic supplements could help those whose blood pressure was high, despite medication.
Those given four capsules of garlic extract a day had lower blood pressure than those on placebo, they report in a scientific journal.
A UK heart charity said more research was needed.
Read the rest of this article on the BBC Health website - here
Australian doctors enrolled 50 patients in a trial to see if garlic supplements could help those whose blood pressure was high, despite medication.
Those given four capsules of garlic extract a day had lower blood pressure than those on placebo, they report in a scientific journal.
A UK heart charity said more research was needed.
Read the rest of this article on the BBC Health website - here
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