Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common digestive conditions in the UK, affecting between 10 and 20 percent of the population. It is more common in women than men, most often women between the ages of 20 and 30, but it can affect people of all ages. What is IBS? IBS is […]
My last blog focused on the brain and sleep (Why Our Brains Need Sleep) and so in this blog I have included two hypnotherapy case studies that centre around insomnia. For reasons of confidentiality, the name of each client has been changed. Debbie Debbie had been experiencing difficulty sleeping for many years and had been […]
Life is so much better after a good night’s sleep. Better mood, more energy, better concentration … the list goes on. For those struggling with insomnia the effects of sleep deprivation are all too familiar. But why do our brains need sleep? It’s only since becoming a hypnotherapist that I’ve fully understood just how important […]
We are so fortunate to live in an age where we can see the functioning of a living brain in real-time. MRI scanners and EEG monitors are transforming our scientific understanding of the brain and how the mind affects our health and wellbeing. Recently I was able to see an EEG monitor in action whilst […]
Do you ever forget to put your own needs first, to take care of yourself before helping others? From a young age we are taught that it is selfish to put ourselves first. Surely, someone who only thinks about themselves without any consideration for others would be regarded as selfish. However, this is not the […]