Showing posts with label quit cigarettes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label quit cigarettes. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Hypnotherapy vs Champix - Which method is best for me?


Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a lovely relaxing process, and it works. When you see Quit Specialist Lyn Powell she takes a detailed history noting your triggers, past excuses and present reasons for wanting to quit now. 

To ensure your long-term success Lyn then works with you to provide the practical tools and individual strategies for home, work, in the car, when socialising, having a drink, after food and even for talking on the phone!

It’s easy and quick to change old ways with hypnosis because your mind is actually hard wired for survival and wants you to live a long and healthy life. Since every session is specifically tailored to your needs you will have eliminated cravings and addressed any concerns about weight gain. 

In fact, the only side effect is that you will feel equipped with the knowledge to never want to smoke another cigarette, not even one. Now doesn't that sound good? One session. 100% Guaranteed. It works.


Champix (Varenicline)

Or you could take some toxic tablets. Feel sick. Don’t address any of the underlying psychological causes with no change of mindset or strategies to help you succeed.

The most common side effect is nausea, affecting most people. Other side effects include stomach or bowel problems (e.g. constipation, gas, dry mouth, vomiting, and indigestion) headache, dizziness, sleeping problems, unusual dreams, feeling very tired, increased appetite and changes in taste. 

One of the biggest concerning reported symptom listed in the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is a change in mood or behaviour when they start taking Champix, usually within the first few weeks. This may include depression, agitation, and aggression, thoughts of self-harm, thinking about suicide, suicidal behaviour and hallucinations (seeing, hearing or sensing things that are not there). If you have any symptoms that concern you, you should stop taking Champix and seek medical advice as soon as possible,
Symptoms can occur in people with no known history of mental illness. You should let family members and close friends know that you are taking Champix and ask them to be alert for unusual changes in your behaviour or mood. Several people who have experienced unexpected behaviour changes also reported having sleep disorders, especially nightmares, from the beginning of Champix use. It should be noted that having abnormal dreams is a common side effect of Varenicline and that Champix may worsen symptoms in people with certain types of mental illness, so it is important to discuss your history with your doctor before taking Varenicline.
Safety
Researchers have also noted some people have two to three times the risk of suicide compared to nonsmokers and there is an increased risk for heart attack or stroke in people with heart or cardiovascular disease when using Champix.
The risk of serious side effects may be higher in people already affected by certain illnesses. A possible link between Varenicline and serious mental health and cardiovascular problems cannot be ruled out. Champix may make some people dizzy or sleepy. You need to know how it affects you before you drive a car, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous. In the United States, workers such as pilots and truck drivers are banned from using this medicine.
Taking too many tablets of Champix can cause serious side effects. If you think that you or someone else may have overdosed, immediately call your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) for advice, even if there does not appear to be any effects. Or, go to hospital. Keep Varenicline out of reach of children.
For more information on how we can help at Integrated Men's Health Solutions, please contact me on 0409 528 685.

Cheers,

Lyn Powell
Quit Specialist




Thursday, April 21, 2016

CIGARETTES AND YOU - IS IT A LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP?


Hi, my name is Lyn Powell and I'm very enthusiastic to bring Hypnotherapy and Counselling to Integrated Men’s Health Solutions.

Today I want to provide a bit of interesting information and talk to you about our Guaranteed Stop Smoking Program. With years of experience using this very effective program all I can say is that it simply assists you to create positive behavioural change using the sub-conscious mind.

What I find happens with every smoker that I treat, and this always happens, either they have tried to quit in the past with patches or pills, or sometimes with will power, or they have previously quit smoking for a while, only to find themselves back on the cigarettes again at a later stage. Then they choose Hypnotherapy and the smoking disappears. What had stopped them from quitting wasn't necessarily an addictive personality or lack of willpower. On the contrary, what we call willpower is really basically using force against force.

All smoking is caused by six triggers. When we reprogram those six triggers, the cause has been fixed. This is a proven integrated system that works for weight loss, addiction and very effectively as a therapy for smoking cessation.


I believe we all have the power to bring about the positive changes we wish to see in our lives. The key is to seek specialist support to assist you to let go of the doubt and hesitation that holds you back, and instead create a positive mindset.  With a confident, optimistic attitude, the seemingly impossible becomes achievable!



But how is this positive state of mind created?

The integrated system works with you to identify the reasons and triggers that are unique to you. Your individual program is then expertly formulated using effective methods based on Mindfulness, Meditation, Visualization, Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic-Programming (NLP), Self-hypnosis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and positive Psychology. Every element is designed to help you stay focused and stay on track. With these powerful techniques you can successfully overcome any challenge. 


With cigarettes, for example we help you create the single-minded focus that enables you to quit smoking successfully. When you are in a state of absolute dedication to quitting, you become ready to do so. In this state of total focus, you can make it happen swiftly and decisively.


How can we reach that state of total will to become and remain a confirmed non-smoker? We work on this together and give you the techniques that enable you to create and maintain that highly focused state of mind in which you quit easily, happily and successfully.



You will acquire all the tools you need and every element is designed to help you stay motivated and stay on track. And because we all have different reasons to stop smoking, each session is tailored especially for you …



ITS GUARANTEED!! You only need one session. That’s right, one session! Your body wants to live and be healthy and fit so once your sub-conscious mind tunes to this, it becomes easy straight away.


In fact, immediately you will notice there is a positive shift in your mindset. You will lose interest in cigarettes. When you make the decision to quit, there are no cravings, no irritability and no substitution with food. Instead of those negative feelings, there is a positive sensation of success, accomplishment, and release from a habit whose end has come. There is a sense of confidence and ease as you choose to reject any cigarettes that are offered, enjoying the feeling of simply not wanting them. You quit smoking without cravings or weight gain. So good right?



Ring me now on 0409 528 685 for a FREE health consultation and ask about our April special price offer. Over the next few weeks I’ll provide some more interesting facts about this kind of stuff you might enjoy, so keep an eye out on Facebook. So good, right?


Lyn Powell

Quit Specialist
0409 528 685