Thursday, August 27, 2009

Why Use Hypnosis?

The benefits of hypnosis

Nowadays, ever increasing numbers of people are utilizing natural practices because they know that our modern times are causing them too much stress. Of all the means of relaxation and stress management out there, more and more people are looking to experience the benefits hypnosis offers. [One thing to note, all forms of hypnosis are really self hypnosis, as whether you are using hypnosis with a clinical hypnotherapist or on your own, you are always in control of what is occurring.]

Due to its effectiveness in terms of calming the mind and developing a person's level of relaxation and intuitive focus, hypnosis is now being performed not just a means of clearing the mind and inner reflection but also to heal various illnesses in the mind, emotions, and physical aspects.

Self hypnosis and its benefits

One of the most celebrated benefits of self hypnosis is that it greatly helps the person's physical well being. By learning to develop deep states of relaxation and focus, self hypnosis benefits many systems in the body including the heart. By initiating a period of deep rest hypnosis decreases the person's metabolic rate as well as the heart rate, which leads to the reduction of workload for the heart. Also, self hypnosis can lower the levels of a person's cortisol as well as dissolving the chemicals closely associated with everyday stress.

Other physical benefits of self hypnosis include; reducing free radicals in the body by eliminating oxygen molecules that are unstable, decreasing high blood pressure, improving air flow to the lungs to aid easy breathing, and delaying biological aging in people.

When it comes to psychological factors, self hypnosis aids in increasing the person's brain wave coherence, decreasing anxiety levels, irritability, depression, mood swings, improving memory and learning ability, increasing the person's ability for self-actualization, and the feeling of youthfulness and rejuvenation as well as vitality. This leads to more positive joyful outlooks in life, while improving a person's emotional status and stability.

The list goes on about the benefits of self hypnosis in an individual, which in turn benefits their family and his or her community. Working with a professional hypnotherapist is the best way for people to maximize their efforts and attain the best results.