The list of pain medications on the market is very long, but not as much as the combined side effects are in each bottle, magazines and television commercials. One concern is the potential risk of becoming addicted to narcotic prescription drugs. Research shows that several popular painkillers may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems. These concerns prompted Merck to withdraw Vioxx from the market blockbuster drugs. The Studies have also linked Celebrex and naproxen (Aleve) to heart risks. [NPR.org, December 23, 2004]
There are plenty of both prescription and nonprescription medications used to treat chronic pain, have potential side effects, and in some cases can take several weeks to reduce pain levels. Some Side effects include allergic reactions, diabetes, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, constipation, increased blood sugar, damage to liver, bleeding from peptic ulcer, stomach upset, diarrhea, and kidney problems. Chronic pain often leads to depression and sleep problems, and this downward spiral can change a person's life into a nightmare.
With such serious risks how are you we should be more careful before regular intake these pills. Why take chances with other drugs that can cause illness or even death when hypnosis works without the harmful effects of certain medications? As a hypnotherapist, I know that hypnosis can alleviate chronic pain symptoms of arthritis, fibromyalgia, IBS, headaches, childbirth and more.
Because thoughts and emotions and pain can make sense, hypnotherapy offers cognitive-behavioral therapy is often necessary to effect change. Move the perception Pain from the foreground to the background of the mind, and ita is possible to change the level of pain.
At the University of North Carolina, hypnosis is transforming the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, gastro-intestinal disorder, by helping patients to use their mind to relieve their symptoms. Doctors at the University of Washington Regional Burn Center in Seattle regularly use hypnosis to help relieve their pain. Several hospitals affiliated with Harvard Medical School uses hypnosis to speed up recovery time post-surgical and in 2000, studies have shown that patients hypnotized before surgery require less pain medication, sustained fewer complications and left the hospital faster than patients who went without pre-surgery hypnosis.
Doctors regularly prescribe nicotine patches, gum, tablets and capsules to wean smokers off cigarettes. Personally, I see three or four smokers every week, and none of the medicines that are no longer needed. In fact, some of them tried the above and still were smoking when they made their appointment. Pharmaceutical companies are racing to find the magic pill to reduce cravings for nicotine, reduce obesity and alcohol abuse treatment and drugs. Although these are noble causes, what side effects these new drugs?
Hypnosis has always been controversial, as, in the not too distant past, the practice of chiropractic and acupuncture. It time to put all the fear and myths behind us and move forward in the twenty-first century. Hypnosis is not a spell, but a natural state that you can learn to use to our advantage. Has forty-seven years since the hypnosis was adopted by the American Medical Association in 1958.
For many years I have been teaching my clients how to use Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or tapping). This surprising, simply technique is useful for everything from relieving pain and / or anxiety, control cravings for cigarettes, reducing obsessive thought patterns, reduce fear, reduce pain and sleep deprivation. This procedure is based on acupuncture and hypnosis combined with physical tapping of meridian points in the fields of energy in the body. It enables people to help themselves with ease and is completely natural.
Hypnotherapy does not take the place of qualified medical attention and should always be consulted with your doctor before reducing or changing their medications. However, hypnotherapy can be a wonderful complement to help one to reduce their medication. The benefits and effects side of hypnosis are many. It relaxing, informative and healing. My clients regularly report the added benefit of sleeping better and have better mood, regardless of why he entered Always be sure to tell my new clients there is no reason to fear or nervousness. ItÂ's like having a mental illness that massage soothes your soul, heal your body and is ideal to make changes.
Comments on this entry are closed.