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
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
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
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