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Can hypnosis be used to reduce pain and/or suffering from illness?

Pain is a warning that something is wrong with the body, and the cause should be diagnosed by someone qualified to do so. You should only seek hypnotherapy for pain management after receiving the appropriate referral from your primary health care professional.
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Pain is a warning that something is wrong with the body, and it needs to be diagnosed by someone qualified to do so. Any competent hypnotherapy instructor emphasizes to his or her students the importance of requiring a written referral from an examining physician before ever using hypnosis to reduce pain or other physical symptoms. The exception (for those who are not licensed to practice medicine) is if the examining physician is physically present and/or is supervising the hypnotic process.
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Yes, hypnosis can be very effective in alleviating unwarranted pain in the body and discomfort from many ailments. It is important to realize though that pain is a warning that something needs attention with the body, and it needs to be diagnosed by someone qualified to do so. Any competent hypnotherapist knows the importance of requiring a written referral from an examining physician before ever using hypnosis to reduce pain or other physical symptoms.
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Can hypnosis be used to remove pain?

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stated before, suggestions given in hypnosis are not magic or panacea but they can be effective tools in preserving and restoring your physical and mental health. An aspirin, for example, can relieve a headache but it doesn't remove the cause of the headache. Similarly, hypnosis can be utilized to remove the pain, but does not cure the cause of the pain.
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What is the difference between pain and suffering?

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The psychological meaning that the individual assigns to the physical pain signal will determine whether they simply feel pain (Ouch, this hurts!) or experience suffering (Because I hurt, something awful or terrible is happening!). Although pain and suffering are often used interchangeably, there is an important distinction that needs to be made when dealing with chronic pain. Pain is an unpleasant signal telling people that something is wrong with their body.
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Are you alone in suffering mental illness?

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Millions of people suffer various types of mental dis-ease. The National Institutes of Mental Health classifies mood disorders; panic disorders; agoraphobia; anxiety disorders; asperger's (ASD's) eating disorders; ADHD; suicide; schizophrenia; social phobias; alsheimers' and autism all under the umbrella of mental disorders.
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I am suffering with a lot of pain, what should I do?

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There is a section on dealing with pain at http://www.cancer-pain.org/. Some general recommendations are: You may wish to post on news:alt.support.chronic-pain or news:alt.support.chronic.pain and seek advice. Breakthrough pain can be treated with Actiq, which, is developed specifically to help manage BTCP. See http://www.actiq.com/patients/aboutactiq/default.asp (Commercial site)
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How Does the Acuscope Reduce Pain?

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The body (human or equine) is made up of a vast number of cells. In many ways, the cells of the body act like tiny batteries, storing and releasing energy. Each cell has a measurable electrical charge and therefore there is a constant energy flow maintained between cells throughout the electrical circuitry of the body. <> When damage or trauma occurs, there is a disruption in the production of electricity and a measurable decrease in the flow of energy through the tissues involved.
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Can Cyberorthotics reduce my knee pain?

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Yes it can! Simply by controlling excessive pronation with in the subtalar joint. As the foot rolls inward , which is called pronation, it will cause the leg to internally rotate inward. If excessive pronation exists it can cause the leg to internally rotate even more which causes a greater twisting of the leg upon the thigh which leads to knee pain.
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I am / my employee is suffering from back pain, what advice can you give me?

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The general advice to those suffering with back pain is to stay active and try simple pain relief. However, if the pain persists or causes extreme discomfort you should contact your GP for medical advice.
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WHY DO WE HAVE PAIN AND SUFFERING?

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The big "Why" questions are most often theological in nature. Theological questions may be answered by man but they would certainly be best answered by God; that would be by 'revelation'. To accept revelation, however, God must be assumed. If God is assumed, one who questions the existence of God will immediately object - but then usually go back to pose the original question. It is an endless loop ... unless we break it down.
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Are benzodiazepines used for mental illness?

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Benzodiazepines may be useful, in low doses, for patients with schizophrenia who are beginning to show signs of relapse and may help to avoid the necessity of major increases in neuroleptic medication. They may also be useful in treating mania.
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Can hypnosis relieve pain?

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Yes ? however pain often has a good reason for existing and therefore should not be used for pain relief unless a doctor has been consulted.
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Yes, it can…but…pain is often a signal of danger and serves protective purposes. It would, of course, be pleasant to have a life free of pain, but then you would have no warning of organic disorders. However, 20th century medicine recognizes that sometimes there is no physical reason for the failure of a body to function.
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Should the Magnetan™ also be used when one has no pain, complaints or an illness?

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Yes, because "prevention is better than cure". This therapy is especially valuable and its use is highly recommended also for preventive purposes. It has long been shown by scientific studies that when the body is treated with the magnetic pulses which it receives from the treatment device, the body functions are improved and as a result the organism is normalized, regenerated and rejuvenated. The immune system is also adequately stimulated and enhanced.
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Can anything be done to reduce pain?

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There are also some topical anesthetics available, which some people find helpful. Dragonfly Ink carries LMX4, and also has some other products available for during the tattooing process. Ask your artist for more information and usage.
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Some clients have discovered that the use of an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprophen has significantly reduced discomfort and given them the ability to sit comfortably for longer sessions. Ibuprophen (Advil) is not to be confused with A.S.A (Aspirin), which can adversely affect the tattoo healing process as it interferes with the clotting process that your body uses to heal and abrasion such as a tattoo.
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I do not feel any pain or suffering from any problems. Can we leave it alone?

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Impacted wisdom teeth can be predictably removed with no discomfort. Our concern is that, on a regular basis, we do see the condition of the good tooth in front of an impacted wisdom tooth deteriorate due to the position of the wisdom tooth. If the wisdom tooth is deeply embedded, it may be possible to leave it and review with radiographs regularly. Occasionally, an asymptomatic deeply embedded wisdom tooth may turn into a cyst. That will require a bigger surgery to remove the tooth.
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Can I recover for my pain and suffering?

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Workers' compensation laws do not allow an injured worker to recover for pain and suffering resulting from a work-related injury. However, as an injured employee, you are entitled to certain benefits under California law. The benefits generally include temporary and permanent disability, medical care and sometimes vocational rehabilitation.
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What about my inconvenience and pain and suffering?

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You may file a lawsuit against the responsible party for pain and suffering depending upon your degree of injury. It is difficult to tell early on whether or not this will be an injury which will qualify you to sue for pain and suffering. Therefore, at our law firm we often take a "wait and see" approach.
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What does pain and suffering include?

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This would generally be money awarded over and above medical costs, out-of-pocket expenses and lost wages.
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How do I get compensated for my pain and suffering?

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Pain and suffering is a burden that can materially disrupt your life. Noteboom's personal injury lawyers represent injured persons in Fort Worth, Dallas, and throughout Texas to obtain fair compensation for their pain and suffering. You can help your lawyer by keeping detailed records of how your pain and suffering has interfered with your quality of life.
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Can someone sue for the pain and suffering of a decedent?

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Yes, in addition to the wrongful death, a decedent's family may recover damages for the conscious pain and suffering that the decedent endured prior to death.
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What is compensation for pain and suffering?

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Pain and suffering is another way to describe how the collision affected your quality of life, either medically, physically or emotionally. The valuation of your claim varies depending upon severity but is generally understated by an adverse insurance company if they are dealing with you without an attorney.
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Can I receive pain and suffering for my injuries?

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No. If you are injured on the job, not by a third party, you are eligible only for a portion of your lost wages, your medical treatment, and settlement for any serious impairment.
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