Sugar Addiction Blackpool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sugar Tax  

It's looking as if the UK are going to be following in the footsteps of countries like Mexico that have already imposed a sugar tax in soft drinks. According to the BBC, the Commons’ Health Committee has said there was now ‘compelling evidence’ that a tax would reduce consumption. Increasing pressure is being placed on MP's to increase tax on sugar as well as target marketing and advertising - especially campaigns aimed at kids.

No So Sweet

• "There has been growing concern about the damaging impact of sugar on health - from the state of people's teeth to type-2 diabetes and obesity
• Sugar has been dubbed "empty calories" because it has no nutritional benefit
• Government advisers recommend no more than 5% of daily calories should come from sugar
• That is about 1oz (25g) - six or seven teaspoons - for an adult of normal weight every day. For children, it is slightly less
• The limits apply to all sugars added to food, as well as sugar naturally present in syrups and honey
• To put this in context, a typical can of fizzy drink contains about nine teaspoons of sugar" BBC Online

But it tastes so good

It is believed that human beings crave sugar on a primal level and that in times gone by accessing sugar would have been essential to our survival. The problem is that in the modern world sugar is readily available at every petrol station, supermarket, cafe etc...

It has also been found that in the short term sugar and fat can improve our mood (especially in women). Fuzzy feel-good hormones like serotonin are released into our blood stream giving us a high followed by a low. This low mood leads to the sugar craving and the damaging sugar cycle is in place.

Obviously the long term effects of eating too much fat and sugar lead to health problems such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes... and now also damaging your wallet!

Hypnotherapy for Sugar Addiction

The good news is hypnotherapy can help you to break the psychological cycle of comfort eating. Working with the subconscious mind: hypnotherapy can help you to find more constructive ways of dealing with the stresses of life.

How many of us were rewarded with chocolate buttons for being a good girl! Hypnotherapy can reprogram this and you can learn that there are other more appropriate ways of rewarding yourself besides reaching for a bar of Dairy Milk!


How many sessions it takes is dependent on the individual. For some people there may be deep rooted reasons as to why you comfort eat and for this client a number of sessions may be required, but for others reaching for the biscuit tin has become a habit - which is possible to resolve in one or two sessions.


Make it your new years resolution to eat less sugar!

Hypnotherapy Blackpool

Hypnotherapy Blackpool Area

 

Are you looking for hypnotherapy in the Blackpool Area? I operate between two locations. Poulton-le-Fylde and Lytham St Annes meaning that I am in close proximity to most people on the Fylde Coast.

At Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy I offer treatments primarily for women. All women are unique and there is a vast range of issues that can affect us. The aim of hypnotherapy is to make changes to thoughts, emotions and behavioural patterns. It is possible to treat a wide range of conditions using hypnotic techniques.

Hypnotherapy is commonly used to treat conditions such as:

• Anxiety
• Stress
• Weight Control
• Confidence & Self Esteem 
• IBS
• Smoking Cessation

With 2016 around the corner it may be time for you to take action and make sure you stick to your New Year Resolutions with a little help from Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy. There is no better time to stop smoking, cut back on booze and lose a few pounds.

For full details and more information please see Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy

Best Regards

The Perfect Birth

What does perfect birthing mean to you? 

 

Each Mother is unique, every birth is unique so it is impossible to generalise about the perfect birth. For some it may be a natural birth, a medicated birth, a water birth, a hospital birth, an active birth, a caesarean birth or a home birth.

A perfect birth would be one where the Mother-to-be has a choice. From the first choices she makes about how…where… and when… she is going to birth her baby - through to point that she is left to get on with motherhood.

Imagine a birth where you truly feel in control. You are confident enough to question the decisions of your midwife. You feel empowered to bring your baby into the world in your way. You remain calm throughout labour regardless of whether the reality of birth meets your expectations.

The phrase ‘knowledge is power’ springs to mind. For those women who want to take control of their own birth experience; knowing about how the birthing body works and the birth process will contribute towards a positive experience. 

A perfect birth would be cherished and remembered with warmth and pride. Birth is one of life’s greatest gifts and for many women one of the most amazing moments of their life. A birth where Mum would look back and say she would do it all again tomorrow.

For more information about Natal Hypnotherapy™ please see www.calmandcontentedhypnotherapy.co.uk

 

Hypnosis Blackpool

 

Word of Mouth

My aim for Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy is to reach women and help them to help themselves. I am 100% dedicated with helping clients overcome the issues and challenges they face in order that they feel better about themselves and have a happier life.

Whether it be hypnotherapy for smoking or hypnotherapy for anxiety - or something else... There are many applications for hypnotherapy. If you are unsure whether hypnosis can help you please give me a call.

Being boastful isn't such a good quality

 but every so often I think you need to blow your own trumpet 

 

I've had a run of wonderful testimonials for both hypnobirthing and clinical hypnotherapy. I could tell you anything...but it is the word of my clients that speak volumes. 

"Gemma is very relaxed and informal. Easy to talk to and easy to relax around. Explained everything very clearly."

"Gemma is an incredible hypnotherapist! She has such a welcoming personality that you can't help but feel instantly at ease with her. She has a deep understanding of her practices and the human mind, but what sets her apart is her genuine compassion and understanding, and her areas of specialism. If you're considering hypnotherapy then Gemma is your lady!"

 "So welcoming and reassuring. A bit like having hypnotherapy with a friend"

 And a lovely birthing story...

"We just wanted to let you know that we safely delivered our baby daughter on Friday 23rd October at 12.04am! She weighed 6lb 14.5oz. 

"It wasn't the most straight forward scenario as my waters broke on Tuesday morning at about 1.30am. We went to hospital and they sent us home for 24hours as nothing was happening. When we returned 24 hours later, they had no delivery suite available so we were put in a room on the ward to wait for a delivery suite to become available so I could be induced. In the end we were taken down to delivery suite at 3.30pm. They left us on our own for an hour and s half by which time I had started contractions on my own. I managed to just use hypnotherapy to get through everything til I was eventually induced at 10.30pm to speed things up. Then I used hypnotherapy and had gas and air to help. Our daughter was born quickly in the end, arriving an hour and a half after induction! I felt great afterwards, despite having stitches! The midwives and doctors were very impressed that I didn't require any drugs except gas and air. They said they couldn't remember the last person to deliver after induction without drugs. Ended up being a bit of a celebrity as people kept coming in to see us because they'd heard about our amazing birth! 

The midwife came back to tell us it was the most beautiful delivery she had ever been involved in!

 

She also complimented my husband on what a supportive birth partner he was and said it was very helpful! 

Our baby is a very calm and contented baby into the bargain!

All in all the birth was a fantastic experience, thanks to you and your brilliant natal hypnotherapy course. Thank you very much for all your help, advice and support."

Other peoples experiences of hypnotherapy might just convince you that its time to address an issue that you are facing in your life. Life is too short to be stuck in a rut. So if you think its time to make a change please contact me www.calmandcontentedhypnotherapy.co.uk 

Standard sessions £50* or block book 5 sessions for £200

 *Hypnotherapy for Smoking Cessation £75

Concessions for under 25's and over 65's

Looking forward to seeing you soon

Gemma Webster x

 

 

Colouring for Adults

 

Colour Away your Stresses

Believe it or not colouring-in is taking the world by storm. No-longer just for kids...Adults have taken to this past time with great enthusiasm. It is reported that 6 of the top 20 best selling books on Amazon.com are colouring books for grown ups! My favourite is Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom - A Colouring Book Adventure.

Switch Off

If you have ever given it a go, you will know that it is immensely rewarding. So many of us find it difficult to switch of and do 'nothing'. Colouring is proving to be an enjoyable past time across the UK - de-stressing and allowing us to find a simple creative outlet. Not all colouring books are just for colouring in - some of them include a doodling section which allows the colourer to freely express their creativity.

The concept is so simply that a colouring book and pencils (or fine point pens - which seem to be popular) can be taken anywhere - no mess - no fuss - and easy to pick up where you left off last time. I sound like I am selling! But I am truly a colouring in advocate.

Psychological Benefits of Colouring In

Clinical psychologist Ben Michaelis says "There is a long history of people colouring for mental health reasons," Michaelis says. "Carl Jung used to try to get his patients to colour in mandalas at the turn of the last century, as a way of getting people to focus and to allow the subconscious to let go. Now we know it has a lot of other stress-busting qualities as well."

Colouring and Mindfulness

So not only is colouring in fun! But it has relaxation and health benefits. Colouring in has been compared to mind meditation. Mindfulness is certainly a buzz word and there are many studies looking at the benefits of mind meditation. For many though - focused attention in a busy world is something difficult to achieve without practise. Focusing your attention through colouring in is a simple process - and even if your concentration is momentarily broken, it is easy to return your attention to the task in hand. You are in essence returning your attention to the moment aka mindfulness.

Colouring Benefits

Less Stress - Less Anxiety

"Numerous studies have put France among the world’s top consumers of antidepressants, and with the colouring book craze publishers may have hit on a way to fight stress and depression that avoids the side effects of popping pills"

Pen or Pencil?

In June last year it was reported in the telegraph that the colouring trend was sweeping France - predominantly popular with french women.

"Women - publishers say the vast majority of adult colourers are female - have formed groups on Facebook and other social media where they proudly post their work and share tips on new books or where to buy the best crayons. Cynthia Riviere, who administers a Facebook group of more than 1,000 colouring book fans, says she spends at least an hour a day filling in the gaps with coloured pencils."

My personal favourites are these fine point Colouring Pens.

I hope you have been inspired!

Gemma x

 

Natal Hypnotherapy™ Preston

Hypnobirthing Preston

Enjoy awarding winning Natal Hypnotherapy™ sessions at Bartle Hall

2 x Day Sessions 10am - 2pm (Available Tuesday and Wednesday)

Relax in the warmth & elegance of Bartle Hall. Set in 16 acres of gardens and woodland, Bartle Hall is renowned as one of the Northwest’s premiere luxury venues. Natal Hypnotherapy™ sessions held in the Windsor Suite. Price includes Tea & Chef's Homemade Treats.

You will immediately feel 'away from it all' in this tranquil environment!

Take extra time to reflect on your Natal Hypnotherapy™ experience by enjoying Afternoon Tea at 2pm.

For full details please see Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy

Does Hypnobirthing work?

Does hypnosis mean I will have a calm birth?

Hypnotherapy is becoming main stream. If you are pregnant, hypnobirthing might be an option that you are considering... But will Natal Hypnotherapy™ meet your expectations?

At Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy the first thing I do is find out more about you and your expectations - this is even before you have enrolled on the course.

I am happy to chat at length about your ideas and expectations of birth. Many women have lots of questions before they commit to hypnobirthing.

 

Nothing in life is certain. If I had a magic wand - I would say 'Yes! Hypnobirthing will work for you and you will have the beautiful experience that you are hoping for'. Unfortunately, Clinical Hypnotherapy doesn't cover the same material as the magic circle does and I don't own a magic wand.

As a realist, I know that life is unpredictable and it is impossible to make guarantees. I also know that there are measures that can be taken to ensure that life runs as smoothly as possible. 

For example:

• If you want a healthy heart - you could stop smoking
• If you want to lose weight - you could eat healthier food or exercise
• If you want a positive birth - you could take effective birth preparation classes

Positive Outcome

Every women has a different style of birthing, each birth is unique. Natal Hypnotherapy™ teaches techniques that transcend the birth outcome. That is: Natal Hypnotherapy can be used no matter how your birth unfolds. You may be planning a natural birth, but for unforeseen reasons, you may require medical intervention. Natal Hypnotherapy™ helps to reframe your perspective for a positive and calm experience regardless of the outcome.

The peace of mind which Natal Hypnotherapy™ can bring to women before birth is worth its 'weight in gold'. Pregnant ladies all over the world are learning to trust their primal instincts and trust their own bodies to do what women have done since the dawn of time. Some women can feel acute anxiety during pregnancy. Regular practice of hypnosis can help both Mum and Dad-to-be to feel so much more confident, relaxed and in control. So months before your labour and birth, it is entirely possible to feel stress-free and enjoy your pregnancy.

Natal Hypnotherapy™ workshops are accredited by the Royal College of Midwives and the workshops are run in several NHS trusts. In addition Natal Hypnotherapy™ is the preferred method of hypnosis for birth by birth professionals, being recommended by over 3000 birth professionals.

 

If  you are pregnant and considering hypnobirthing: for further information please call Gemma Webster at Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy 07729275909.​