Why we comfort eat
Things you can do to manage comfort eating before seeking therapy Comfort eating is a behavior that many of us are familiar with. It involves eating food for emotional reasons, rather than out of hunger. While it can be a…
Malminder has written a series of articles on addiction which can be read below. To find out more about Hypnotherapy for addiction please contact us.
Overthinking and obsessive thought patterns
The signs of obsessive thinking Are you feeling overwhelmed by obsessive thoughts? Do you find yourself ruminating on the same topics over and over again? If so, you may be experiencing the signs of obsessive thinking. Obsessive thinking is a…
Four Kinds Of Obsession And Symptoms
Each type of obsession has different traits. Obsession is a state of mind in which a person is preoccupied with a single idea or object. It can manifest in many different forms, and the symptoms of each type of obsession…
Staying Tobacco-Free
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites smoking as the leading cause of preventable death.[1] Long-term smokers have a life expectancy of ten years less than non-smokers. While there are many smokers in Great Britain who wanted to quit…
Oxytocin is a By-product of Love
Oxytocin is responsible for shaky knees, sweaty palms, and flushed cheeks when people fall in love. Whilst these physical cues can be seen, little evidence is available about love’s impact on the brain. (Borrell 2014) How the Feeling of Love…
Overeating a Problem? Here is the Solution
We eat to meet a basic physiological need – hunger. However, when we turn to overeating, our objectives are different. People turn to overeating in an attempt to soothe their emotions. If overeating results from physical reasons, then it may…
Treating OCD with Hypnotherapy
OCD symptoms are separated between obsessions, or persistent and recurrent thoughts, impulses, urges, and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental activities that the patient feels driven to perform). This may result in excessive amounts of tidying the house to make it…
What Smoking Can Do To Your Body And How To Quit It
Cigarette smoking was used to be perceived as a cool habit. But with rising cases of lung cancer and other diseases associated with cigarette smoking, many people are now realizing that it isn’t a cool habit at all. Published by…
How Sugar Addiction Can Ruin Your Health And How To Stop It
A 2013 study from the British Soft Drinks Association revealed that there’s a reduction on Brits’ consumption of sugar-laden sodas. While this could be good news, it was found out that Brits are swapping sodas for smoothies and fruit juices…
How To Stop Your Nicotine Cravings
Smoking accounts for about 100,000 deaths per year in the United Kingdom. In 2012 and 2013, it was estimated that 5% of hospital admissions of adults aged 35 and older are due to smoking. While most smokers are aware of…