Category: Patient Information

Carpal tunnel syndrome

August 26, 2020

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. The nerve passes through a space in wrist called the carpal tunnel and is accompanied in the tunnel by a number of tendons. The nerve provides sensation in the thumb, index, middle and half of the ring fingers of the hand, as well as innervating some of the muscles of the thumb. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when pressure builds up within the tunnel and...

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Pain Management Hypnotherapy

August 4, 2020

Pain is a highly complex symptom. In some situations pain can be helpful, alerting us to damage or injury so that we can get the appropriate help we need – but when pain becomes chronic and long-lasting, it is highly debilitating and causes stress, depression, anxiety, poor sleep, disability. Chronic pain can negatively impact our mental health and every area of life, including relationships, work, hobbies, and interests. Often, a variety of...

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

July 22, 2020

Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might worry about things like health, money, or family problems. But people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) feel extremely worried or feel nervous about these and other things—even when there is little or no reason to worry about them. People with GAD find it difficult to control their anxiety and stay focused on daily tasks. What are the signs and symptoms of GAD? GAD develops slowly....

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Benefits of Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation

July 19, 2020

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced, killing more than 7 million people a year. More than 6 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while around 890 000 are the result of non-smokers being exposed to secondhand smoke.” Although we know how dangerous smoking is, kicking the habit is hard. In fact, at times it seems...

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Coronavirus & Self-Quarantining: Who Should Do It and How to Do It

April 6, 2020

Even if you're doing everything right, like whaling your hands and practicing social distancing, you may still find yourself in a situation where you're concerned you've been exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19). You don't feel sick or have symptoms, but maybe you work in the same office as someone who is a confirmed COVID-19 case, attended a party or large gathering where someone was later confirmed to be positive for COVID-19 or traveled in an...

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Myth busters

March 30, 2020

COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your...

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What is social distancing?

March 23, 2020

Social distancing measures are steps one can take to reduce social interaction between people. This will help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). They are to: Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous coughAvoid non-essential use of public transport when possibleWork from home, where possible. Avoid large and small gatherings...

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