Years ago I heard a crazy story that I share in my new book Attainable Sustainable CHANGE about the process of conditioning and self-imposed limitations that involved of all things, fleas! As you probably know, fleas have amazing jumping abilities. Apparently there was this researcher who took some newly hatched fleas and placed half of them in a big jar with a lid that restricted their ability to jump. The other half were placed in a high walled tank with no ceiling and cou

A study just released in the Journal of American Medical Society indicates that HIV patients who smoke are 10 ten times more likely to die of lung cancer than the virus itself. "Smoking cessation should be a priority in the care of people living with HIV.," the authors wrote in their study, "Lung Cancer Mortality Associated With Smoking and Smoking Cessation Among People Living With HIV in the United States." People living with HIV are more likely to be smokers than the

Are you at a place where you are testing the waters when it comes to make a personal transformation whether it be quitting smoking, losing weight or releasing unhealthy stress or fears? Would like some more info before making a decision? The Life Enhancement Strategy Starter Kit can provide with insights on how hypnosis can help you move forward and whether it is right for you. It includes: -Is Hypnosis Right for You? A concise e-book that explains the how and why of hypno

I found a fascinating factoid on the Cleveland Wellness Clinic's website that I enjoy sharing with my private clients and group program students. It states that We have about 60,000 thoughts a day, about one per every waking second. A full 95 % of these repeating thoughts are repetitive, the same as the ones we had the day before. 80 % of these repeating thoughts are negative. Math wasn't my strong suit as I was a humanities major, but with a bit of quick calculation it woul

On Thursday, March 30 at 7 PM I will be hosting a free one hour class on how to effectively break bad habits such as smoking and overeating. If you have been frustrated and struggling to change for the better, you will find plenty of helpful information here. We will discuss: -The secrets of setting and achieving your healthy goals. -Mistakes that set you up for failure and how to avoid them. -Why a shift in perception can make all the difference. -Why intentional relaxation