How to screen for and diagnose dementia in the elderly

Dementia is a specific medical disorder defined as cognitive impairment that causes a decline in one's ability to function. Most forms of dementia are more common in the elderly, thus the screening and diagnosis of dementia in this population deserves particular attention... read FULL ARTICLE

How hypnosis and guided imagery can treat fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic, painful condition that has few effective treatment options.  The majority of individuals with fibromyalgia are women, many of whom experience depression and/or anxiety in addition to the widespread pain, fatigue and stiffness common in fibromyalgia.  With this knowledge, researchers have begun evaluating psychotherapeutic approaches to fibromyalgia treatment.  In particular, hypnosis and guided imagery may be able to improve the symptoms of fibromyalgia... read FULL ARTICLE

How to avoid the sexual side effects of antidepressants

Antidepressants have a well deserved nasty reputation when it comes to sex.  Achieving an orgasm while on an antidepressant can become difficult or down right impossible (a condition called anorgasmia) for both men and women.  In fact, the antidepressant Prozac can actually be used to treat premature ejaculation.

Many individuals erringly believe that they must either tolerate the frustrating sexual side effects of their antidepressant or stop the antidepressant altogether.  Unfortunately, discontinuing antidepressant medications is not an option for many individuals being treated for depression or anxiety.  For people reliant on antidepressants, there are ways to avoid the sexual side effects of psychotropic medications.

Methods to avoid these sexual side effects include... read FULL ARTICLE

Seven clinical trials support the use of hypnosis for weight loss

Many overweight men and women are trying to lose weight.  These individuals will likely receive the following advice when they ask their physician about losing weight, “It’s a simple matter of making sure that the calories you burn exceed the calories you eat.  You can use whatever method you think will work for you.  You could cut back on carbs, go low fat, get rid of those sodas and sweets, or try a vegetarian diet.  Try to get more exercise so you burn more calories.  Good luck.”

But deep down we all know it’s not that simple to lose weight.  How many obese men and women have lost a significant amount of weight only to gain it back in a year?  How many overweight people have gotten off to a great start on their new diet and exercise plan only to find that their weight loss plateaus and not even one more pound will drop?  Is there evidence to suggest that hypnosis could be of any use in weight loss? ... read FULL ARTICLE