Relaxation Techniques
July 12, 2010 by Stephanie
Filed under Mind/Body Therapy
Is your health condition stress-related? Whether you realize it or not, it might be. Many studies have proven that mental/emotional “stress” causes physical changes in the body, which can lead to health problems. It has also been shown that the body heals faster and the immune system operates better when the body is in a [...]
The Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Depression
June 10, 2010 by Stephanie
Filed under Mind/Body Therapy
Many women focus their attention on the first three trimesters of pregnancy. In the past, not much attention was given to the fourth trimester beyond breastfeeding and healthy sleep habits for your baby. However, so much more takes place during the fourth trimester. It is a time for bonding with your new baby, getting used [...]
The Science of Hypnosis for Fertility
December 15, 2009 by Stephanie
Filed under Features, Fertility, Mind/Body Therapy
A recent Israeli study showed that the success rate of IVF treatments doubled in his test group from 14% to 28%, when the subjects underwent hypnosis during implantation. Professor Eliahu Levitas conducted this study with 185 women. Read some of his findings on hypnosis for fertility. Dr. Gayle Peterson has developed a technique called Body-Centered [...]
