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1. Is Look into my eyes faked? Are they using actors?

   Posted on 10:27am Tuesday 22nd Sep 2015

   E4 has a new Hypnosis show called Look into  my Eyes with a magician called Archie Manners starring in it. Watch out for "Hilarious" pranks involving members of the public who are clearly in on the joke and playing along.

   But is it really hypnosis? Are they using actors and faking it on Look into my Eyes?

   

   There is always a lot of debate when hypnosis is shown on television. In fact Phil Schofield appeared with another magician Keith Barry earlier in the year when "You're back in the Room" appeared on ITV. You can watch a behind the scenes video of that here:

   Are they using actors in Look into my Eyes though? Well, of course, that would be very unlikely because someone would notice. They don't need to use actors though because there are plenty of young people who want to be on TV and famous anyway. Take a look at X-Factor, Big Brother and the like, it you don't believe me!

   Archie himself gave an interview for the website Chortle where apart from explaining that he was a magician first and foremost he said some other telling things. Of course, we all know that a magician isn't really making someone dissapear. It is a illusion and once you know that they you really do know all that you need to about how hypnosis on stage and television work. A stage or television hypnotist is looking for someone who is compliant. It is easy for them to say that people do not know what is going on...but they were picked for the show and always undergo auditions before they are used. Do you think that a TV production company would use anyone who they thought may not play along?

   In the Chortle interview Archie Manners is asked an interesting question and his response is also interesting...

   Have you ever had a hypnosis attempt go disastrously wrong?
   
   "Fortunately nothing major has happened to me - you do hear scare stories of people never waking up but I don't believe them".

   I wonder where he heard scare stories like that? A state of hypnosis is perfectly normal and natural, it's just like daydreaming and you are not asleep so you don't need to wake up. You are always in control, you can always hear everything and remember everthing too. You can even open your eyes if you want to! Of course, that doesn't sound quite so exciting if you are making a TV show! 

   So, enjoy the entertainment and take it with a pinch of salt!

   Look into my Eyes is on E4 starting on Tuesday 22nd September 2015 It is produced by Objective Productions

2. How can Hypnotherapy help you through the menopause?

   Posted on 7:12am Tuesday 22nd Sep 2015

   Medical Studies show the efficacy of Hypnotherapy during the Menopause

    

   A new report recently published by the North American Menopause Society has shown that of all the alternative treatments offered to women – from herbal supplements such as red clover, dong quai and black cohosh, evening primrose oil and ginseng to yoga and acupuncture – hypnosis and hypnotherapy was almost uniquely effective in alleviating symptoms of the menopause.

   Suffering from hot flushes at the worst possible moment can create a feeling of panic within you that grows and makes them feel even worse, but learning to let go and take back that control with hypnotherapy has been shown to really help.

   One 55 year old talking about her own experiences of hypnotherapy said,

   “It was fantastic, within four months, the hot flushes had gone. It’s very difficult to say categorically that it was the hypnotherapy, but it was very powerful and cathartic and I do believe it helped.”

    Case Studies

   Many people do not realise the number of clinical studies on hypnotherapy that have already been undertaken by medical professionals.

   Now a panel of experts commissioned by the North American Menopause Society have concluded that there is solid evidence that clinical hypnosis known as hypnotherapy is beneficial. They also concluded that there was little evidence that exercise, vitamins or herbal remedies, gave any relief at all.

    The problem with hot flushes and the cycle of panic

   One of the big problems with having hot flushes is that you may say to yourself: ‘I really don’t want to panic when I have a hot flush.’ But when the hot flush hits and your unconscious kicks in, you may then start to worry that people will see your reaction even when they are most likely not aware of it.  This circle can continue and make it feel worse than it would otherwise.

   Hypnotherapy sessions are all about learning to let go and relax. Some people say that it feels as if it is like a massage for your mind.

    

   “The Menopause is a transition not an illness”

    

   Dr Janet Carpenter, who led the expert panel for the North American Menopause Society, said: “Many women try one thing after another, and it is months before they stumble on something that truly works. This information will be critical in maximising the selection of the most effective therapies.

    The menopause is not an illness, it’s a transition. It’s not like you can just take a pill for it because it is as much about your emotional and spiritual wellbeing, especially your self confidence as you age and your changing role when the kids are leaving home.”

    

   How does Hypnotherapy help?

    

   Sessions of hypnotherapy can also help you to deal with the other emotional aspects of the changes in your life. In simple terms it is all about learning to let go and relax. Many of us carry around worries and issues that can stay with us long after we really want or need them to.

   By dealing with the past and looking towards the future that we really want we can start to take back that control.

   When working with clients I always make sure that we record any hypnosis sessions that we do and send you a copy. This means that you have something that you can call on any time that you wish and this is also the reason that in my experience I often see people for fewer sessions than many other therapists.

   You can email on [email protected] if you would like to ask about appointments and the help that I could give you.

    

   The most important thing to take note of  is that statistic that shows that only 1 in 10 women seek help for the symptoms that they suffer. Never be afraid to ask for help and assistance.