How to Cure Stammering With Hypnotherapy

How to Cure Stammering With Hypnotherapy



Many people have difficulty with stammering, more commonly known as stuttering, where people get stuck repeating the beginning of a word or a sentence before finally saying what they want to say. There is a possible cure with hypnotherapy. Clinical hypnotherapy combines hypnosis and therapeutic counsel. Studies show it can be a faster and a more permanent treatment than most in only a few sessions.









1


Find a local hypnotherapist online or through the yellow pages. Many therapists who specialize in hypnosis specialize in stammering. Call the doctor first to discuss their methods and expertise.





2


Expect to be guided into a hypnotic state. The purpose is to use the hypnosis as a time to initiate psychological therapy. It will range from intensive examination to confidence issues depending on the person.





3


Use the hypnotherapy as a time to achieve a calm state to experience imagined situations as though they are truly happening right then. During hypnosis, a patient is more willing to accept suggestion of confidence in speech or facing the underlying problem causing the speech impediment.





4


Learn to use self-hypnosis outside the regular sessions. The therapist will encourage you to use the technique at will before difficult situations and as a daily practice. Studies show that the ongoing use of the self-hypnosis is just as important as the initial visits with your therapist.








Tips & Warnings










Part of the problem of stammering is remaining motivated. Be encouraged. Fluency of speech has been shown to improve in just a few sessions.



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How to Create a Lavender Relax Spray

How to Create a Lavender Relax Spray



The use of
lavender
as a healing plant has been traced back to the ancient Egyptians, who scented their bath water with the fresh lavender blossoms. Lavender is not only a beautiful plant to grow in your garden, its aromatic properties are widely used to relieve stress and anxiety and promote relaxation.







Things You'll Need:





Glass bottle




Fresh lavender stems




24 oz. distilled water




Vodka







Lavender Relax Spray




1


Rinse the atomizer with distilled water.





2


Place the essential oil in the atomizer and add the vodka or witch hazel.





3


Add the water to the mixture and shake it gently to mix.





4


The spray is ready to use when. Shake before each use. Recipe makes 2 oz.



Relaxing Fresh Lavender Spritz




1


Put several fresh lavender stems into the bottle.





2


Cover the stems with the vodka.





3


Put the bottle on a sunny window sill for several days, until the lavender scent has infused the vodka.





4


Mix the lavender infusion with distilled water and use to scent your pillowcases for a relaxing nights' sleep.








Tips & Warnings










To make a lovely homemade gift, put some spray or spritz in a pretty atomizer and tie a lavender ribbon around the neck.








Don't put Lavender Relax Spray on fabric, as it stain. The Relaxing Fresh Lavender Spritz can safely be sprayed on most fabrics.



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How to Choose a Rolfing Practitioner

How to Choose a Rolfing Practitioner



Your muscles are tense and you know a massage would feel good. You decide to give Rolfing a try, but aren't certain how you will find a practicing Rolfing therapist. Try the following steps.









1


Check local phone or alternative health care provider directories for Rolfing therapists. Use the "Find a Rolfer" service at the Rolf Institute website. Click "Find a Rolfer" in the left bar. Complete the form to find a nearby rolfer.





2


Ask for referrals from alternative health professionals you trust. Often, alternative health professionals network with each other and use each other's services. They may have had rolfing sessions locally, or may know of others who have.





3


Ask all the pertinent questions once you contact the rolfer. Make certain she's a certified Rolfing therapist and practices the steps of rolfing. She start by asking your medical history. The session begins with you laying down and having the rolfer evaluate your body. As she works with you, the rolfer should stretch the muscles, and then realign your body.





4


Find if the rolfer will be following all the steps involved in the process. There are usually 10 different session sequences during which the rolfer evaluates, and then lengthens and relaxes the muscles, During the final step, she should systematically release inefficient muscular patterns.





5


Select a practitioner who will answer all your questions. A good rapport and comfortable feeling is important. You are less likely to relax and follow the program if your Rolfing therapist makes you nervous.





6


Check the hygiene of the location. Shoddy practices here may mean that the treatment will not be effective.





7


Listen to your instincts. If you talk to the therapist and he doesn't quite give all the answers you're looking for, move on to the next one.


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How to Choose a Chiropracter

How to Choose a Chiropracter



A Chiropractor is a good choice for someone looking for alternative treatment for back problems and a variety of other conditions. Chiropractors range in practice from those who simply treat neck, back and spine to those who have practices devoted to the overall health of their patients.









1


Talk to friends and neighbors who see a Chiropractor about their experience with their doctor. Chances are if they like her you will be comfortable as well.






2


Visit a Chiropractor before you have pain for an initial appointment. The doctor should do an evaluation using x-rays and other evaluation tools to get an overall picture of your spinal health.





3


Discuss a treatment plan based on the Chiropractor's findings.







4


Have your first adjustment. A good Chiropractor will be very aware of your level of pain. A Chiropractic adjustment should not hurt as a general rule.







5


Decide after your first consultation and adjustment if you think that this particular Chiropractor is a good fit for you. You will work closely with this individual for treatment and maintenance and if you're not comfortable, you won't get the most benefit from the process.







6


Make sure the Chiropractor you are seeing is certified by the American Chiropractic Association.







7


Continue meeting other Chiropractors until you find one that is right for you. Never settle for someone who causes you more pain, makes symptoms worse or refuses to work with other healthcare professionals.








Tips & Warnings










Chiropractors have extensive training in nutrition and supplements. A good Chiropractor will address the overall health of the individual and design programs that will promote the well-being and continued improvement of his patients. Look elsewhere for a Chiropractor who does not do thorough testing, uses unusual methods or tries to market products that are only his.








Chiropractic care can provide health benefits in many areas. Be sure and talk to your Chiropractor about sinus trouble, headaches, allergies and other areas of concern.



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How to Calm Nerves With Aromatherapy

How to Calm Nerves With Aromatherapy



Living a stressful life is no big news in today's fast-paced world. With deadlines looming and nerves twittering, many people seek out anxiety medication or other prescription drugs. A simple and natural answer to nervous tension is aromatherapy. Calm your nerves with aromatherapy and relax--here's how.









1


Keep in mind that aromatherapy is essential oils or liquid plant materials. Each oil is extracted from a plant through a distilling process. The name of the oil generally corresponds to the plant it is derived.





2


Take some deep breaths. Before using aromatherapy try to relax and forget the stress of the day; live in the current moment.





3


Choose an appropriate fragrance. Each essential oil has different properties and can create a different mood.





4


Try
lavender
oil. The herb is known for its relaxing properties and can relieve migraines. It can also be dabbed on pillowcases and breathed in for its sleep-inducing effects. Lemon oil may lift your spirits and reduce stress.
Basil
oil can improve concentration and soothe headaches as well as lift spirits.





5


Apply aromatherapy oils. When applied to pulse points--the wrists, neck and temples--the smell is heightened by the heat of the body.





6


Mix oils for a combination effect. Dab a few drops of lavender with a few drops of basil on wrists for double relaxation. Reduce the aroma with a "carrier" oil like almond oil if necessary.





7


Sprinkle some oils on a handkerchief and smell it throughout the day to relieve stress and calm nerves. Use a warm compress or eye mask at night with aromatherapy as well. Breathe in the soothing vapors and relax.








Tips & Warnings










Since smell is the sense most closely associated with memory, you're likely to recall previous events vividly when you use aromatherapy.








Stay away from certain oils if you're pregnant. For example, basil can stimulate menstruation and should be avoided by pregnant women. Ask your doctor before using aromatherapy if you are pregnant.








Caution against essential oils in their pure form. Skin can become irritated if using pure essential oils on the skin. Dilute them with a carrier oil like almond oil.



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How to Make Naruto Sandals

How to Make Naruto Sandals



Naruto is the main character in a Japanese-manga comic book and an anime-cartoon adaptation. Naruto is an adolescent ninja trainee who aspires to be the best in the land. His distinctive, high-topped, open-soled

sandals


are a fashion craze among today's
teens
. You can learn to make a pair of Naruto sandals on your own.







Things You'll Need:





1/2 yard of cotton-duck cloth



Thread



Hot glue



Flip-flops



Upholstery tacks



Scissors



Sewing machine



Hot-glue gun



Fabric pencil



Pins







Create the Foundation of Your Sandals




Step
1



Cut the thong off the flip-flops you want to make into sandals.




Step
2



Cut the duck cloth in half and then fold a piece of the cloth in half to form a rectangle. Place the rectangle on a sturdy table.




Step
3



Place the outside edge of your foot on the fabric rectangle, parallel to the long sides, with your ankle in the middle.




Step
4



Use the fabric pen to trace the top of your foot on the cloth, from the tips of your toes, up your ankle and to the edge of the fabric.




Step
5



Make a dark mark on the cloth where your toes meet your foot and another mark where your ankle meets your leg.




Step
6



Use a short stitch on your sewing machine to stitch along the line on the fabric, from one dark mark to the other.




Step
7



Cut the cloth, following the line you drew, but cut about 1/2 inch outside of it.




Step
8



Cut a series of nicks into the edge of the fabric, just outside the stitching. Avoid cutting through the stitching.


Finish Your Naruto Sandals




Step
1



Turn the stitched cloth inside out and match up the unsewn edges at the top.




Step
2



Use the sewing machine to stitch from your first dark mark to 1/2 inch from the edge of the fabric. Make another stitch from the second dark mark to 1/2 inch from the edge of the fabric.




Step
3



Turn the cloth inside out again and slide it onto your foot. Match up the two edges along your heel, pin the edges of the cloth together and draw a line where the heel seam will go.




Step
4



Take the fabric off of your foot and stitch along the heel seam line to about halfway up your ankle. Then, trim the cloth about 1/2 inch outside the heel seam, turn the cloth inside out and stitch the seam the rest of the way.




Step
5



Roll back the cloth at the toe and at the top to form cuffs.




Step
6



Stand on top of a flip-flop and pull the fabric you've been sewing down tightly over your toes. Using the pins, pin the cloth all along the edges of the flip-flop.




Step
7



Remove your foot and cut through the cloth about 1/2 inch below the bottom of the flip-flop. Then, fold the bottom edge of the cloth over 1/2 inch and stitch it.




Step
8



Get the remaining duck cloth and cut a 5 by 4-inch piece of it, folding it lengthwise.




Step
9



Stitch the short sides of the cloth together and turn the cloth inside out.




Step
10



Center the piece of cloth on the bottom of the heel of the modified flip-flop. You should leave 1/2 inch of the open side of the piece of cloth to hang over the edge of the flip-flop, stitching around the top three edges of the piece of cloth. Then, fold the bottom edge over the bottom of the shoe and stitch it.




Step
11



Remove one or two tacks at a time and put down a line of hot glue along the edge of the flip-flop between the holes. Push the fabric back down firmly onto the glue. Repeat this process around the entire flip-flop.







Tips & Warnings









Be careful with the glue gun. It's easy to burn yourself if you're not paying attention while you use it.



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How to Make Jeans Tighter

How to Make Jeans Tighter



Tight jeans are flattering to many body types. And when jeans are too big, they can be shrunk to make them tighter for a better fit. Making jeans tighter can be done either with a sewing machine or with a
washing
machine


and dryer. To change the size significantly, use both methods.







Things You'll Need:





Jeans



Washer and dryer



Sewing machine









Step
1



Set the washing machine to the hot water setting. Wash the jeans on a long wash cycle on hot. When the cycle is completed, dry the jeans with the longest, hottest drying cycle. Continue the dryer even after the jeans have been dried. This will make the cotton shrink as much as possible. To get more natural cotton shrinkage, repeat the washing cycle two or three times before drying.




Step
2



Make the jeans tighter with a sewing machine. Flip the jeans inside out and lay them flat. Choose a thread that matches the thread used on the jeans.




Step
3



Use the sewing machine to change the seam. You can start at the bottom of one leg or at the crotch. Follow the line of the seam on both legs and at the crotch, sewing slightly inside that line to make the jeans fit tighter. The further from the original seam you sew, the tighter your jeans will be.




Step
4



Check the fit to see whether the jeans are tight enough. If they aren't, turn them inside out again and make the adjustments. If only one part of the jeans are too loose, concentrate on just that part. If the jeans began with flares, sew on the lower portion of each pant leg.







Tips & Warnings









If you need the waistband of your jeans to be significantly smaller, you may need to consider taking them to a shop or individual you can pay to make the alterations. Working to make a waistband smaller is a little more complicated alteration.



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