From Cary, Illinois: Depression in Later Life

Depression is a prevalent health care problem in other places besides northern Illinois, as it affects more than 19 million Americans, nationwide, every year, regardless of age, race, or gender. While depression is not a normal part of the aging process, there is a strong likelihood of it occurring when other physical health conditions are present. For example, nearly a quarter of the 600,000 people who experience a stroke in a given year will experience clinical depression. Unfortunately, symptoms... Read more »

From Cary IL: On Getting a Marriage Counselor to Fix your Marriage

Finding a good marriage counselor who really cares about you and your marriage problems can be tough. When you experience constant bickering and arguments your self-esteem may be at its lowest point. You may feel afraid of a possible divorce, feel terrified and you may even worry about the welfare of your kids. When you find yourself suffering from a troubled marriage, reaching out to a counselor may be one of the best things you can do. The type of counselor I am speaking of is a licensed psychologist,... Read more »

Quit Smoking Hypnosis - Using Hypnosis To Help You Quit Smoking

Hypnosis is one of the most amazing forms of human psyche changing devices available. Allowing you mind to go into a state of hypnosis allows our subconscious to make changes to our habitual responses that are otherwise are to change in the conscious mind. Why It’s Important To Quit Smoking Our lungs are one of the most important organs in the body as they allow our body to soak up oxygen to power the rest of our body. Without oxygen, our bodies don’t have the capacity to function. Every... Read more »

Hypnotism Secrets - Finding The Secrets Behind Hypnotism

When it comes to hypnotism, people tend to think the only ones who have the ability to hypnotize someone is a professional hypnotist. Think again! Anyone has the capacity to create hypnosis under any circumstance. The key is complete and utter confidence. Upstaging Your Fellow Man You see a confident person has the ability to ‘upstage’ if you will someone who is less confident. Oozing confidence allows a person to manipulate another just by acting with a determined personality. This is... Read more »

Who Is That In The Mirror?

Every time I look in the mirror now, I wonder “Who is that in the mirror”? It appears to be a total stranger. There is this white haired, overweight, women who has appeared to have lost that glow of youth. When I am not looking in the mirror, I feel no different than I did 25 years ago. I still feel like that young woman with the dark auburn hair and olive complexion. My dreams are still the same dreams. I still harbor hope for a better life for myself and my children. I still do not... Read more »

The Benefits of Time Line Therapy

The concept of Time Line Therapy is an ancillary form of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)and Ericksonian Hypnosis. This concept was first developed in 1985, by Tad James. His ideas were then produced through his first book, “Time Line Therapy and the Basics of Personality” which was published in 1988. The basic concept followed in Tad James’ theories on therapy is that it helps describe the human experience with time. This therapy has the potential to make sense of your temporal... Read more »

Birth Marks - A Blast From the Past

The other day, I asked one of my lovely step-daughters if there was anything in life that made her feel uneasy without any obvious reason. She said “No” and then added that “I don’t like to see people getting ’shot’ on TV. It makes me feel really upset.” There was a curious expression in her eyes and she politely (Filipina girls are like that) asked me why I had asked the question. “It’s because I can see some birth marks on your shoulder and... Read more »

A Look at the Psychological Stages of Divorce and Your Children

Psychologists recognize three major stages that families go through when they divorce, with each stage having its pitfalls and opportunities. “Opportunities” may seem like an odd choice of word considering the emotional pain that divorce inevitably brings, yet from a purely developmental point of view, any challenge in life can spur emotional growth. The three stages include the Crisis Stage, lasting up to three months; the Reorganization Stage, which lasts up to two years after the divorce;... Read more »

Covert Hypnosis Controversy - Is it Real or Just a Hoax?

The subject of covert hypnosis is one of great controversy and disagreement. Many would argue that one cannot be hypnotized without knowledge or consent. In fact, most types of hypnosis do require the agreement of the person being hypnotized. The idea of a hypnotherapy session conducted covertly is absurd. But, with the proper knowledge and a little practice, you can wield a powerful influence over others using the principles of covert hypnosis. Hypnosis is nothing more than a state of awareness... Read more »

Deciphering the Meaning of Chinese Numbers

Many Chinese customs are centered around the belief in the power of certain numbers, and the superstitions surrounding digits in Chinese culture only takes second fiddle to the role of specific foods. The pronunciation of these numbers also reflects the Chinese’s affinity with homonyms, where many digits are considered lucky or unlucky based on words that sound similar. This in turn, affects the entire Chinese economy, since folks here will not buy anything without careful consideration of... Read more »