Masters-Center / BodySmart Wellness Newsletter – 2/5/15

Hypnotherapy for Pain Management

by Dr. Philip Holder

Hypnotherapy is becoming an ever more popular method of managing pain without the use of pharmaceuticals and/or often providing the ability to reduce pain medications (Note: Never reduce, change dosing or stop medications without authorization from your prescribing physician). Pain is simply a message from your body to your brain that something is wrong. In cases where there is no medical reason that a person’s pain can’t be masked (e.g. a physician might need to know about the pain for diagnosis), there is no reason for any person to experience ongoing pain. It’s important to understand that hypnotherapy doesn’t cure anything. Hypnotherapy can however, create a scenario where the subconscious mind allows the message of pain to be ignored. It happens pretty much in the same way that symptoms of a cold are relieved when a patient takes cold medicine. Let’s say you have a cold and your sinuses are clogged making breathing difficult. If you take a decongestant, or use a nose spray, your sinuses will open and you breathe more easily. The fact of the matter is you still have the cold, you just feel better.

Hypnotherapy is very effective for helping with a variety of painful issues. Back pain, knee pain, stomach pain, headaches, migraines, pain from surgery, GI pain, pain from injuries such as fractured bones, scar tissue, as well as bruises and burns. Remember, it is the brain that interprets the message from the painful area of your body and presents it as pain. Through therapeutic hypnosis your subconscious mind can eliminate or at least mitigate your pain allowing for a happier life, free from the distraction of pain..

 

hCG For Rapid Weight Loss

by Dr. Philip Holder

HCG rapid weight loss programs should always be done under the supervision of a physician. When properly administered, it is safe, easy, and provides phenomenal rapid weight loss results. The wonderful thing about the hCG  program is that the weight lost is almost exclusively bad body fat. Unlike other restricted calorie diets where more muscle mass is often lost than fat, the hCG diet offers loss of fat with little to no muscle loss. Muscle burns calories 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When a person loses muscle mass their body consumes fewer calories every hour of every day. As well, with most calorie restricted diets, metabolic rate slows causing fewer calories to be burned, and making the person more fatigued and less likely to exercise.

HCG is the hormone of pregnancy. During pregnancy a woman has up to 1,000,000 units per day of hCG circulating in her bloodstream. With the hCG rapid weight loss program, there are 125 units delivered six times per week (a miniscule amount comparatively). HCG essentially tricks the brain into believing the person is carrying a fetus. Because of that, all resources (food) are directed at supporting and nourishing the nonexistent fetus. Because of this, even though the person may only be consuming approximately 500-800 calories orally, their own body fat is metabolized for added nutrition (about 2500 cal per day). The result… the person is actually nourished by approximately 3000 cal per day, mostly coming from their own body fat. That’s why people usually don’t feel hungry, they don’t feel tired and they don’t go into starvation mode when on this rapid weight loss program.

The toxic body fat is usually around the belly, love handles and buttocks (Just where you least want it). It is also the fat that absorbs toxins from the air we breathe and the processed food and drinks that we consume. When you lose that bad body fat, the hCG diet also provides a great detox! Toxins that were once stored in the body fat are urinated out, cleansing the person’s body of these harmful substances.

Great news for the men… This diet is safe and works effectively for men too. In fact, because of the higher testosterone levels men have, men often lose 25-30% more weight per cycle.

It is important to keep in mind that the hCG diet must be strictly adhered to for the duration of the program for it to be highly effective. There are 23 and 43 day cycles depending on the amount of weight a person wishes to lose. During that period of time… No cheating. For those who follow that simple rule, you can have the body of your dreams sooner than you think.

Note: The Hcg Rapid Weight Loss Program and Weight Loss With Hypnotherapy Make A Great Pair! – Hcg for Rapid Weight Loss and Hypnotherapy for maintenance and long term success without the need for will power!

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Relief From Arthritis Pain

by: Kathleen M. Strickler, LMT

Perhaps you’ve been there.  Your hands are throbbing.  You can’t quite bend your fingers in order to open a lid or even hold your tea cup.  You try to stand up but your knees do not want to cooperate so it takes you several minutes to get out of your chair. Once you’re up, walking is painful and difficult. What on earth is going on here?  Arthritis, that’s what.

According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 350 million people worldwide have arthritis. Nearly 40 million people in the United States are affected by arthritis, including over a quarter million children.

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis literally means “inflammation of one or more joints”.  A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet.  The function of a joint is to move the body parts connected by its bones. Healthy cartilage on the joints between bones allows the bones to glide smoothly within the joints and helps to cushion the stress of physical movement. In a person with arthritis, bones may not glide as smoothly and joints may be painfully inflamed. Symptoms of arthritis can include pain, stiffness, redness, swelling, heat, and limited range of movement.

The 2 most common types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type and is usually seen in older adults.  It causes cartilage — the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint — to break down.  Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that first targets the lining of joints (synovium).The immune system attacks part of the body and results in inflammation. The most commonly affected areas are hands and feet.

As alternative therapies for arthritis become more popular, people with arthritis are turning to massage to address both the pain and stiffness of their condition and their general well-being. A 2006 study conducted at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey examined 68 adults with knee osteoarthritis receiving two Swedish massages per week for eight weeks, compared to a group who received no massage.  The massage group reported significant improvements in knee pain, stiffness, function, range of motion and walking.  A similar study was done the same year that focused on those who suffer arthritis in the hands. The Touch Research Institute found that massage on a regular basis eased the symptoms caused by arthritis.  The results reported by participants included them having less pain and better gripping power but they also had less depression and anxiety and in general, greater improvement in their overall wellbeing.

Massage helps the arthritis sufferer by loosening up the joints. Namely, in the muscles and ligaments that break up the adhesions that slow or hinder motion. And, when gentle joint stretching is done it can actually stimulate the production of synovial fluid which acts as a cushion. This reduces inflammation and pain. Research has also shown that massage can lower the body’s production of the stress hormone cortisol, and boost production of serotonin, which in turn, can improve mood. Additionally, massage can lower production of the neurotransmitter Substance P, often linked to pain and improve sleep as a result.

Although massage therapy cannot cure or stop the progression of arthritis, it can ease the symptoms associated with inflammation and help improve your quality of life. While the cartilage damage of arthritis cannot be reversed, massage is helpful in reducing muscle spasms and decreasing compression associated with the arthritic joint disorder. Personally, I have worked with many clients who have arthritis and have heard from them first-hand about the benefits they are feeling from receiving massage on a regular basis. If you are living with arthritis pain, you might want to consider trying massage for some relief and increased mobility.  If someone you love is living with arthritis, please feel free to pass this information on to them.

 

Upcoming Workshops, Classes and Events

 

Feb 2015

Date/Time	Event
Thursday, February 5, 2015 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	4 Steps to Success BodySmart Wellness, Yardley PA
Thursday, February 12, 2015 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Fun With Hypnosis (An Introduction to Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy) BodySmart Wellness, Yardley PA
Thursday, February 19, 2015 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm	De-Hypnotize and Reprogram for Happiness and Success Bucks County Community College, Newtown PA

 

Mar 2015

Date/Time	Event
Thursday, March 5, 2015 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Owning Your Life Bucks County Community College, Newtown PA
Thursday, March 19, 2015 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm	The Theory Of Past Lives Bucks County Community College, Newtown PA
Saturday, March 21, 2015 10:00 am – 6:00 pm	SmartShield Personal Protection System Bucks County Community College, Newtown PA

 

Apr 2015

Date/Time	Event
Thursday, April 2, 2015 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Couples in Communication Bucks County Community College, Newtown PA
Saturday, April 11, 2015 – Sunday, April 12, 2015 All Day	Smart Shield Personal Protection / Wing Chun Kung Fu Seminar Sifu Rominger’s Gym, Liberty North Carolina
Thursday, April 16, 2015 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Past Lives: The Theory and the Experience BodySmart Wellness, Yardley PA

 

May 2015

Date/Time	Event
Thursday, May 7, 2015 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Public Speaking (Keeping Your Audience Interested and Inspired) Bucks County Community College, Newtown PA
Thursday, May 21, 2015 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm	Meditation Made Easy BodySmart Wellness, Yardley PA

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General Information and Policies for all BodySmart Wellness workshops, seminars, classes etc. At BodySmart Wellness Location

At BodySmart Wellness Physical Location(s): Please arrive no less than 15 – 20 minutes before the start of any BodySmart Wellness class, workshop or seminar so that you can be checked in by starting time. Walking in after the start of a workshop is distracting to both the participants and the instructor or presenter. With classes, workshops or seminars that require calm and quiet (e.g.: Meditation, Higher self, etc.) the door will be closed and locked once class commences and no further entry will be permitted. Late arrivals will forfeit their registration/ticket. There will be no refunds of tuition if this occurs; however, the late arriving participant may receive credit for tuition paid towards another qualifying BodySmart Wellness class, workshop or seminar of the same fee or less… So please arrive 15 – 20 minutes early.

Depending on the workshop, class or seminar, usually there is reserved seating for only 15 – 20 participants. All participants must be pre-registered and pre-paid. Your email confirmation or receipt from our registration site is your ticket to the event so you must bring it with you. Absolutely no tickets/registrations will be sold at the door (no walk-ins). All registrations / Ticket purchases can made online through www.BodySmartWellness.com and/or www.MeowLearning.com  In the event a workshop, seminar, or class is cancelled those registered will be notified in advance. Should that happen the participant can either request a refund for the event or receive a credit toward another event of the same cost or no more than $10.00 more than the event they originally registered for. Registering at least 3 or more days in advance is greatly appreciated. Ticket sales for events ends 24 hours prior to the event.

Refund Policy:
All sales (including but not limited to: programs, appointments, services, sessions, workshop, classes, merchandise) are final. We will gladly replace any defective product with one identical or as close to identical as possible if it is brought to our attention within 72 hours. Unused portions of items such as supplements must be returned in the original container to receive a replacement or office credit at BodySmart Wellness’s discretion. Since success is a joint effort between the provider and the participant, or customer, we offer no guarantees stated or implied.

Liability waiver and Indemnification :
I have read and understand the information contained in this document.  I agree to hold harmless and for myself and my heirs or assignees and to indemnify and not to sue BodySmart Wellness LLC and/or Dr. Philip Holder, Dr. Marie Kimelheim and/or any officers, associates, helpers, including but not limited to, assistants, landlords or hosts for any reason as a result of my participation in any workshop, seminar  program/session(s) etc. etc. whether online on physical site or any other. Any medical problems have been disclosed in writing to the BodySmart Wellness Administrators in advance of participation. This includes, but is not limited to, Heart Disease, H.I.V./AIDS, Hepatitis , Tuberculosis etc.

Misc.
Guests, rides/transportation, children of the attendee etc., are not permitted to enter the facility or wait at the event (or in the halls outside the event). Only registered, paid attendees will be admitted. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to attend most workshops, so if you are anticipating registering/bringing anyone younger it is important that you ask if children under the age of 16 are permitted to attend that event before purchasing their ticket.
As a courtesy to other patients clients, and students, and to maintain the serene atmosphere that we of striving for, absolutely no cell phone use is permitted in the office. Cell phones must be turned OFF (not on vibrate or silent) before entering the office/facility. If you must make a call, please step into the hallway during a structured break. Please do not go in and out during the presentation. It is distracting to others.

IMPORTANT: It is prohibited for Clients/Patients/Customers/Attendees etc. to bring cameras or recording devices into the office or to any BodySmart Wellness event at any location. BodySmart Wellness LLC, Dr. Holder and/or Dr Kimelheim reserve the right to discontinue services to anyone found doing so with no refund of fees paid or balance due. Also, phones must be completely turned off during session (not on low or vibrate etc.). Interruptions caused by Clients/Patients/Customers/Attendees etc. phone, may result in the immediate ejection from the event without refund or the option for credit for another event.

Please email us at messages@BodySmartWellness.com with any topics that you would like to see covered in our newsletter. We want to supply you with the information that you need. Also visit our web site BodySmartWellness.com for other great information.

Online Classes, Webinars, Tele-conferences are subject to any and all of the requirements shown above that can in any way apply including but not limited to: Registration, Refund Policy, Recording of events, Age requirements etc. In registering participants are agreeing to these terms.

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He is also certified by The International Association of Counselors and Therapists, the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association,  the National Guild of Hypnotists, National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists and other prominent organizations.

● Philip Holder was nominated for the Hypnosis Hall of Fame in 2000, 2001 and for 2003.

● He received the Hypnosis Hall of Fame’s prestigious Barton John Dutton award in 2001.

● He also received the award for “Outstanding Clinical Contributions” from NATH in 2002.

● In 2003 Dr. Holder was honored with the  “Therapist Of The Year” award by the International

Association of Counselors and Therapists.

● Awarded the International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association “Presidents Award” 2009

● 2013 Awarded International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association “Life Fellow In Hypnotherapy”

He is an instructor of hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and meditation and offers regular certification courses. He is a college professor and teaches hypnotherapy, advanced hypnotherapy and instructor level hypnotherapy at Bucks County College.

Dr. Holder is a lecturer and published author. He has appeared in many prominent magazines, on television, on talk radio, and is featured in a number of instructional video DVDs and on audio CDs. His book “Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy – The Power of the Subconscious Mind” has consistently retained a Five Star rating on Amazon.com and is used by both therapists and trainers as a source of information on hypnotherapy.

Over the years, thousands have benefited from Dr. Holder’s services. He regularly travels teaching seminars and workshops. As well, people travel from around the world to utilize his services and to study from him. He conducts workshops within various public school systems and for private educational facilities.

Dr. Holder is also one of the world’s most highly respected Shaolin Kung Fu and meditation masters. He has certification in acupressure and other holistic modalities, and experience as a personal fitness trainer/consultant. His background gives him a unique ability to address the union of body and mind like few others. He may be contacted at (215) 493-1204 or by email at messages@bodysmartwellness.com. For additional information on Wing Chun Kung Fu please visit the North American Wing Chun Association web page at www.wingchuncenter.com