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Asthma is a common chronic disease in both children and adults with approximately 7% of people in the United States being affected. Australia New Zealand and Canada all report higher rates of people affected each reaching almost 15%.
Fortunately asthma is among the conditions that have so far proven to respond well to hypnotherapy. Some people use this modality for weight loss and other concerns whether they live in London New York or Adelaide. In the case of asthma it works well as an alternative or else complementary solution.
Asthma is considered to be caused by both genetics and the environment with the latter being the source of physical triggers or allergens such as pollen or dust. When irritated the airways become inflamed and swollen while the muscles around them tighten. The results? Coughing and wheezing and the sufferer usually feels some chest tightness.
Several studies have shown that hypnotherapy can help lessen both the frequency and intensity of such attacks. Where the sufferer lives be it in Adelaide Washington or somewhere else has no bearing on the effectiveness of this drug-free treatment. But how exactly does hypnotherapy help in treating asthma?
1. Instil a positive mindset. This illness is potentially fatal unfortunately even if the number of people who die from it is small in comparison. The fact remains that someone can die of an asthma attack. This fear and overall focus on the negative aspects of it can actually become a trigger.
In some cases looking at asthma in a negative light could make attacks worse than they normally are. The same goes for panicking during an attack. Undergoing hypnotherapy South Australia for this specific concern can help patients take a more positive approach. In this way they'd feel more comfortable about it while getting rid of one possible trigger.
2. Pinpoint triggers. No two people suffering from asthma will react in the same way to allergens. For some exposure is enough to bring on a mild attack. Hypnotherapy courses can help patients identify these triggers. For example several plants in Adelaide and surrounding areas are potential allergens but they'd need to be identified first.
Doing this helps to establish a feeling of being in control which is actually important to someone suffering from the illness. They can then take the needed steps to minimise exposure to their triggers.
3. Focus on deep breathing. Remembering to inhale and exhale slowly and deeply can be hard to do when an attack comes on. With hypnotherapy your body slowly learns to focus on breathing when you do have an attack so that it's easier for you to relax.
One way this can be carried out is with the therapist giving suggestions meant to 'remind' the subconscious of such deep breathing. This way the breathlessness associated with asthma attacks doesn't occur and the episode can end quicker.
4. Focus on relaxation. One key component of hypnotherapy for whatever concern is relaxing. The hypnotic trance is often described as one where the person is physically relaxed but mentally aware of their surroundings and what's happening. The less panic the better the outcome once the asthma attack subsides.
5. Lead to better physical response. The changes aren't going to be immediate but they'll be more and more noticeable as time goes by. The patient's mind and body gradually learn how to react when presented with a known trigger.
In most cases a hypnotherapist will give the patient a hypnosis product usually in the form of an audio recording that can be listened to outside of scheduled sessions. Using both this and meetings with the therapist will eventually lead to less frequent less severe attacks.
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