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NLP and hypnotherapy work wonders with eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.

About eating disorders - anorexia - bulimia - binge eating disorder - treatment eating disorder - no willpower required - no internal conflict - no anxiety - no negative emotions - no internal conflict - the underlying issues are dealt with quickly - make rapid gentle change - learn to master your mind and master your behaviour - create a new healthy self image - the eating disorder is quickly replaced with feelings of confidence, love and happiness - reframe the meaning of food and take steps towards achieving your personal and professional goals.

ARE YOU READY TO ACHIEVE YOUR HEALTH GOALS?

• Resolving your eating disorder may be easier than you think.
• Each person is different. Generally it takes from 3-5 sessions to resolve bulimia. Generally it takes from 5-10 sessions to resolve anorexia. Binge eating is generally resolved in 2-3 sessions. It depends upon the individual - sometimes it takes longer.

What is an eating disorder? What is anorexia? What is bulimia?

An eating disorder is characterised by an attitude and behaviour towards food which negatively affects one's physical and mental health. The two most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The characteristics of anorexia are an avoidance of food sometimes associated with a distorted self image, resulting in extreme thinness. Bulimia is characterised by binge eating followed by vomiting. The feelings of power that may be associated with bulimia can make it confusing for the person. Women with bulimia often have normal body weight but they have an extreme fear of gaining weight. Women and girls are more likely to develop an eating disorder than males. Eating disorders are categorised as medical illnesses and as such someone who suffers from this type of illness should seek medical treatment before seeking help from a practitioner in the complimentary health area.

What is binge eating.

Binge eating has both a psychological and physical component. Those people who follow the politically correct low fat diet guidelines are more prone to eating disorders than those on a traditional diet, as per Dr Weston A Price. When fats, especially saturated fats, are removed from the diet the result is nutrient depletion and feelings of hunger. Since there are only three main sources of nutrients: that is fats, proteins and carbohydrates, then on a low fat diet, one has to eat more proteins and carbohydrates in an attempt to meet their nutritional needs. In most cases people will consume more carbohydrates. All carbohydrates, whether they be complex carbohydrates or not, are sugars. Sugar consumption is associated with a host of health problems, including psychological problems.

Whereas it is difficult to binge on proteins and fats because of an inbuilt switch in the brain which turns off the desire for more, there is no 'off' switch for carbohydrate consumption. What limits carbohydrate consumption in those people who follow a traditional type diet is a balance between proteins, fats and carbohydrates, with the focus being on the fats and proteins as the centre of the meal, and the carbohydrates as being a secondary item.

Both grains and milk both contain natural opiates that can cause food cravings - cravings that can be moderated by increasing the intake of traditional type fats and oils, such as animal fats, butter, cream, coconut oil and olive oil - and avoiding seed oils such soybean, safflower, canola and cottonseed.

Typically a binge eater will have a preference for sweet or savoury items such as bread, pasta, cereals, fried chips, crisps, biscuits, ice cream, low fat yogurt, chocolate, sweets, soft lollies, and junk food from fast food franchises. Food items that in some cases are loaded with chemical additives and typically lacking in nutrients that the body needs. The result is a heavy stomach combined with a feeling of hunger, and the feeling that something is missing from life. The 'thing' that is missing is actually nutrients but is often misinterpreted as not having enough love, confidence and happiness.

Binge eaters often miss breakfast or eat an insufficient breakfast, so that by the time it comes around to mid day they feel famished. They may try and banish the hunger with coffee and caffeinated beverages but eventually their low blood sugar levels create a sense of urgency for food, any food, which tends to be from a convenience item loaded with simple sugars. Part of the solution is to eat a healthy breakfast.

What treatments are available for eating disorders?

The medical profession offer a range of treatments, which may involve medication, dietary advice and psychotherapy. The complimentary health profession offer a range of effective therapies as an adjunct to medical treatment.

How can NLP, hypnotherapy and meditation help overcome eating disorders?

NLP posits that the mind affects the body, and that the thoughts that we have are not random but have a definable structure, hence by working with a person's thought processes we can change their behaviour. NLP has been demonstrated to be effective in dealing with the cognitive component of an eating disorder. NLP is not concerned with 'why' someone has an eating disorder, just in 'how' they do the process. Once the NLP practitioner understands how the person 'does the eating disorder' they use specific cognitive procedures to help the client make rapid gentle change.

Hypnosis is effective in identifying the underlying causes. Hypnotherapy is also useful in helping the client make changes without having to bring memories into consciousness. Meditation helps to relax a stressful mind and brings self awareness which is an important component of healing.

Read what Melisa has to say about using NLP to recover from an eating disorder:

"I suffered with manic depression and an eating disorder for 10 years. I saw countless psychiatrists and psychologist but to no avail. I had 4 NLP sessions with Abby Eagle and now my eating disorder and manic depression have gone. I got a real big result. I enjoy food now. My relationship with myself has improved. I don't look at people so critically anymore. I feel I have gone to a higher realisation of myself." Melisa Huyghebaert Nerang, Gold Coast, Qld.

Read what Natalie says about healing from anorexia:

"My experience of NLP with Abby Eagle in dealing with my anorexia was very gentle. I did not have to experience emotional trauma to gain a different perspective on my life. In 4 sessions I was able to achieve significant changes in my life and relationships and NLP has played a part in assisting me to do this. I feel confident that my healing's are permanent." Natalie Griffith Worongary, Gold Coast, Qld.

Read what Jenni says about healing compulsive eating with NLP:

"I battled with alcohol abuse, depression, low self esteem and compulsive eating for 20 years. I spent $1500 on a Gastric Bandaging operation but became regretful and angry when I realised the underlying issues had not been addressed. When life became intolerable I finally visited Abby Eagle for a series of 5 NLP consultations. Immediately I noticed a spasmodic lessening and softening of the problem. After each NLP consultation there was a sense of knowing I was OK, feeling unstuck from the past, and looking forward with hope and excitement to the future. I began to open up emotionally to other people and to myself. I was able to allow whatever emotion I was experiencing to be there without the old urgent impulse to suppress and deny it. And then came an understanding, a trusting that the emotion would pass. But more importantly a realisation that all emotions are a natural expression of me.

The changes are so subtle - an unforced new way of being just easily and gently permeated my life. I feel the results are more than permanent - the 'results' are due to the cleansing of the old stuff. Abby's approach is unique because as well as being gentle and non invasive, it gets profound results." Jenni Walker Nerang, Gold Coast, Qld.

Comments by a Gold Coast Master NLP Practitioner

Eating disorders are usually driven by underlying issues, which are often out of conscious awareness. Whereas behaviour modification can work to some extent with a problem such as weight loss - an eating disorder, whether that be anorexia or bulimia, requires dealing directly with the root causes. Psychotherapy and counselling approaches are largely ineffective or too slow in this area, however a hypnotherapist is able to set up a communication signal with the unconscious mind and effect the necessary changes for healing.

By addressing the root causes, NLP combined with hypnotherapy, is often able to bring about profound change with those who wish to recover from an eating disorder. NLP builds self esteem rapidly and gently by having you feel good about who you are at the core of your being.

A few of the many issues that can successfully be addressed with NLP and Hypnotherapy:

Weight loss.
Stop smoking.
Anxiety and panic attacks.
Self confidence.
Stress management.
Anger management.
Marijuana, drug and alcohol abuse.
Relationship problems.
Sexual abuse.
Trauma resolution.