Do You Have “Fear of the Dentist” Syndrome?
Do You Have “Fear of the Dentist” Syndrome? by Jackie Foskett, CH Does fear keep you or someone you know from receiving regular dental care? As a long time Registered Dental Hygienist, I have heard this reason many times from patients who have neglected their dental care. Various studies suggest that anywhere from 10-20% of the population stay away due to anxiety or fear of the dentist. Unfortunately, neglecting dental care not only has negative oral health implications such as badly decayed teeth and gum disease, it can play a role in more serious medical…
Hungry? Stuffed? How Do You Know?
Hungry? Stuffed? How Do You Know? by Jackie Foskett, CH A common challenge I hear from clients entering my Weight Release program is about overeating, or eating when not really hungry. Besides for the emotions that may be driving the unwanted behavior, and using hypnotherapy to assist in getting to the source and making the appropriate changes, you can use a very simple method to begin to know where you are on the hunger verses stuffed scale ! Imagine a Gauge This technique requires you to simply STOP and tune in to your body. Imagine…
It’s About You!
It’s About You! by Jackie Foskett, CH So, how are YOU doing halfway through 2006? Are you feeling fulfilled? Or are you feeling tired? Wishing you had more time? What about those New Year’s resolutions? Still looking to get rid of those extra pounds gained from the year before? Wanting more play time? Wanting more sleep? Wanting more time with family? Meaning to choose healthier foods to eat, but?..I’m imagining the list could go on if you, like so many of us who live fast paced lives, tend to put YOU last on your list…
What is a Portion Anyway?
What is a Portion Anyway? by Jackie Foskett, CH In the arena of weight loss or, as I think of it, weight release , it’s important to understand what a portion is. Overeating is a common problem and many of my Weight Release clients come to their first session aware that their portions are out of control. Although they may be eating healthy foods, they are consuming too much for the body to burn off and are therefore unable to release excess fat and weight. One of the keys to weight loss is portion control—a…
Simple Ways to Get More Movement in Your Life
Simple Ways to Get More Movement in Your Life by Jackie Foskett, CH We all “know” that most Americans need more exercise: we’ve been reading about it, hearing it on the news, and putting it on our long to-do lists. I’d like to enroll you in another way of thinking about exercise—a “reframe.” Our bodies are meant to move. Movement keeps systems functioning properly. The more we move our bodies, the more we burn calories, tone muscles, release toxins and waste, and even increase our metabolism. So, allow the child within—your inner child—to help out…
Affirmations for Self-Hypnosis
Affirmations for Self-Hypnosis by Jackie Foskett, CH Use any of these affirmations during your self-hypnosis exercise, or feel free to create your own. I am learning to relax more & more every day. I have deep freedom from the past. I trust myself to discover what to do. I am using the powerful inner levels of my mind. I am filled with confidence. I nourish myself with healthy foods. I nurture myself completely. I take good care of myself. I treat myself with respect. I move my body for my well being. I pay attention…