It’s no secret that sugar can wreak havoc on your health. From weight gain and mood swings to increased inflammation and disrupted metabolism, the downsides are clear. But cutting back on sugar isn’t always as simple as making a choice—it’s often tied to emotional triggers and deeply ingrained habits.

Why do we keep reaching for sweets even when we know they aren’t doing us any favors? The answer lies in how our brains are wired to seek comfort and pleasure, especially when under stress or feeling emotionally depleted.

For years, Lisa felt trapped in a cycle of sleepless nights and exhausted days. She would spend hours trying to fall asleep, only to wake up in the middle of the night, unable to drift back into rest. Nothing worked no matter what she tried—herbal teas, supplements, blue light blockers.

Lisa didn’t realize that her subconscious mind kept her alert, even when she wanted to sleep. Like many people who struggle with sleep, her mind had associated bedtime with stress, worry, and frustration, making it nearly impossible to relax.

Then, she discovered hypnosis for sleep.

After just a few guided sessions, Lisa noticed a shift. She was falling asleep naturally and easily, staying asleep through the night, and waking up feeling refreshed for the first time in years.

How did hypnosis work when nothing else did? Let’s explore the science behind hypnosis and why it’s a powerful tool for overcoming sleep struggles.

Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. It helps regulate your internal clock, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up at the same time every day. Consistent sleep improves your mood, cognitive function, and overall well-being. It also strengthens your immune system and lowers your risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

When you think of hypnosis, do you immediately think of a Vegas act where someone is called on stage, put into a trance, and then asked to cluck like a chicken?

Well, I’m here to assure you that hypnotherapy is quite different! According to the Cleveland Clinic, “hypnotherapy is a heightened state of concentration and focused attention. Guided by a trained, certified hypnotist or hypnotherapist, hypnosis allows you to be more open to suggestions to making healthful changes in your perceptions, sensations, emotions, memories, thoughts, or behaviours.”

A few vital points about hypnotherapy:

• You remember everything during the session

• You are not asleep

• You are in total control

There is growing evidence that hypnotherapy can be effective for a wide variety of disorders, including:

• It can help you sleep better

• It can help ease hot flashes

• It can help you lose weight

• It can help relieve symptoms of IBS

• It can help alleviate anxiety and calm nerves

• It can help with addiction

• It can help ease chronic pain

Are you wondering if you can benefit from hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy isn’t for everyone, but it might be helpful for you. It can be a powerful and successful add-on tool to other more traditional forms of therapy. You will benefit from hypnotherapy if you are highly motivated to overcome a specific issue.

If you want to learn more, reply to this message or schedule a 30-minute Zoom call for more information about my hypnotherapy services.