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How does Hypnosis Control Pain? You have seen extreme Yoga practitioners do it, pass large needles through their body parts with no pain and no bleeding.  You have read how people under hypnosis can undergo dental procedures with no pain medication of any type.  People with chronic pain seem to be able to reduce their suffering significantly utilizing hypnotic techniques and in some cases actually speed the bodies healing process.  HOW DO THEY DO THAT?????? The process is actually very simple, by using a mindfulness relaxation discipline such as hypnosis a person is able to reduce their blood pressure to area of the body and make it go numb.  Much the same as when you fall asleep on your arm the wrong way and cut the circulation off and the arm goes numb.  This permits such procedures such as dental surgery to be carried out without pain and very little bleeding. When it comes to such things as back pain the more it hurts the more the muscl...

Disease, even hereditary disease, is not set in stone. Just because one may have a genetic tendency for this or that illness,  does not guarantee one will ever develop that condition. The outcome is entirely in your hands. Let me say that again. The outcome is entirely in your hands. One does not HAVE to develop heart disease, diabetes or cancer, even if the whole family had it, died from it or is currently under doctor's care for it. Genes may predispose someone for a weakness. However, our own ENVIRONMENTS & LIFESTYLES have more power over  possible disease development or health maintenance than any hereditary trait. Thought life, stress, emotions, spiritual expectation, foods, and lifestyle habits are the variables that change health outcomes, regardless of genes. We each have the ability to stop disease from ever coming around. We still won't live forever.  But we can live an optimally health life IF we are willing to make c...

       Low Back Pain, almost everybody has had it at least once in their life. Sometimes, it gets better on its own like a cold, sometimes it does not go away and becomes your worst nightmare. Just some facts about Low Back Pain (LBP): LBP is the second most common reason for visits at doctors' offices Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in their lives Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer. So first of all, how do we prevent having LBP? Don't stay in one position for too long. When you stand or sit for an extended period of time, some of your back/core muscles are constantly in tension and metabolic wastes build up as a result; meanwhile, other muscles that are not being activated will in turn lose strength and flexibility. Guess what, both these...

I had a very unpleasant "clubbing" experience this weekend that opened my eyes and reinforced a few things about my personality that I have been denying. I won't really go into details because I'm not a fan of people trashing their friends online, but just know that it was a sucky-ass time, I hated every moment of it, and I will NEVER go clubbing like that EVER again for the rest of my days. Let's just say that the night ended with me dropping some friends off in Capital Hill (Seattle, WA), getting called a "bitch" and a "pussy" by some of said friends, and then having a full blown, hyperventilating, sobbing panic attack alone in my car as I attempted to get home (New rule: pull over during panic attacks. I was panicking at the time and just wanted to get home.). I don't do drunken crowds of people spilling off of sidewalks while I attempt to drive through with people yelling at me in the back seat, it would seem. So, that be...

It's a new year folks, and many of you are thinking about looking into your long-standing problems in relationships, depression, anxiety, and of course the list goes on as does the unique story of each person's life. There are generally two ways to find a therapist or doctor: a personal or professional referral, or a web-search. I'd like to talk a little about these options, and I am starting with a bias. I think you should be looking for people who have trained at a Psychoanalytic Institute, such as the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center, and I hope to convince you as to why. From either referral source (website or personal), the message to you is: "this person is the best," so to speak. Friends, colleagues, or other doctors may provide the referral in a way that suggests you are receiving a special password. Many providers present themselves as "evidence-based," using "proven" methods; with the implication being that other (u...

I found this very interesting story about a women with a medical disability who loved her condo dog. Some people with a disability medication or constant doctors visits and some people find relief with a therapy dog. That's what was helping one South Florida woman till her condo association said the dog had to go. And that's when Help me Howard with Patrick Fraser stepped in. WSVN -- To many people, their dog is a life changer. To some people, their dog is a life saver. Claribel Ruiz: "I need that companionship of my dog." Claribel's dog is named Sky. Claribel Ruiz: "Because she is like the sky. She means everything to me." Claribel suffers from anxiety and depression. Sky is a registered therapy dog, helping Claribel like medication or a psychiatrist might help another person. Claribel Ruiz: "The dog helps me when anxiety kicks in. When I want to run out of the house, when I feel like I can't stay in...

The answer to that question depends on who you ask. Medical professionals and politicians have similar objectives with heated debates from the general community. Their goal is to maintain sobriety, and keep marijuana out of the general public; but at what cost to health and wellness of our society? You may remember my earlier blog referencing how our diet, environment, household cleaning aids and beauty products impact our overall health. We face the danger of disease through exposure to toxic substances daily just by cleaning our homes,feeding our families processed goods, or using soaps and lotions containing toxic chemicals, dyes and preservatives. I live a very natural lifestyle rooted in this belief, if it grows naturally, somewhere there is a benefit. Remember, Imani's Secret Garden advocates societal health and wellness through natural living.    Vocabulary lesson:   Marijuana, Cannabis- a natural plant containing over 400 chemicals that can alt...

The summer months are the perfect time to enjoy some fun, relaxing outdoor activities in great places, with family and friends. Namely, taking care of your skin should be a key priority during the summer months, and like just about any part of healthy living, proper summer skin care requires a multifaceted approach. Protect It : Even though the tanning industry promotes bronze skin as being the ideal image of health and beauty, this picture really couldn’t be further from the truth. Opt for being outside during the hours when the sun’s UV rays are less intense and still wear your SPF . Moisturise it: Use a moisturizing body wash and apply lotion immediately after you shower in order to keep your skin hydrated, smooth and soft all summer long. Moisturizing your skin can also be a great way to get that "tanned" look without actually damaging your skin cells, thanks to the invention of gradual "tanning" lotions. Hydrate It: Healthy skin (a...

Hey Ya’ll! Sorry I am late with this next post, life happens and frankly I just wasn’t ready to publish this one until now. As a health and wellness professional I see individuals struggle with their health every day, heck even I struggle. I will admit that I am far from perfect and I am still working to accomplish my goals. We live in a society where the 40-50 hour work week, a kid, a dirty house, a husband who travels for work, animals, church and family exists. This is just my normal week, I know there are many of you out there can compile on to that list. Who has time to add cooking healthy meals and regular exercise? I am currently counting my water intake but doing this while at work poses as a difficult task as I lose track of time and my glass for that matter. Everyone needs a support system, someone to encourage and build them up.  Many people elicit help from a health coach. A health coach is person who is educated in health and wellness and is able ...