Seeing that the festive season is out of the way, countless of us turn to our overall health and look for new ways to make it better.

It is frequently reported that we eat around 8000 calories on Christmas day alone, as well as all the Christmas gatherings and New Year celebrations. The evidence is all too clear whenever we do up our belt or put on that outfit that just doesn’t fit quite right any more. As a result of this, many of us vow to make modifications in our way of life. Smoking cigarettes, drinking and weight reduction are the prime targets for a healthier lifestyle. But can it really work?

The problem is that stopping smoking, getting rid of the booze and trying to lose weight all require considerable behavioural change. This is something human beings are just not great at. We have a large capacity to learn, but restricted capacity to unlearn. Is it possible to unlearn how to ride a bike, drive a car or even walk? Of course not. So there’s the dilemma. How can you make these changes – and even more importantly – create prolonged changes in your thinking and habits?

How can hypnotherapy really make a difference.
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