Q. What is a hypnotic gastric band?
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A hypnotic gastric band is a form of hypnotherapy used to help people lose weight. It works by using the power of suggestion to make the person feel as though they have already had surgery to put a gastric band around their stomach, which limits their food intake and helps them feel fuller faster. The idea behind this technique is that it can help people with weight issues achieve permanent results in a safe and natural way.
Studies have shown that hypnotic gastric bands are effective in helping people lose weight and keep it off over the long-term. In particular, one study conducted by the University of Hull found that after 12 months, those who underwent hypnotherapy combined with nutritional counselling lost an average of 7% more weight than those who only received nutritional advice alone. Also, researchers at King's College London found that participants who used healing hypnosis techniques experienced improved success at sustaining long-term healthy eating habits compared to other interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy or lifestyle change programmes.
In addition to being an effective tool for achieving sustained weight loss, hypnotic gastric bands also offer numerous mental health benefits such as reduced levels of stress and anxiety associated with dieting and overeating behaviours; enhanced emotional resilience; improved self-confidence; greater motivation; higher levels of self-discipline; increased ability to visualize goals and outcomes more clearly; increased focus on making healthier food choices which can lead to better overall physical health. Furthermore, since no actual surgery is involved in this process, risks associated with general anesthesia or other surgical procedures do not apply here so there are virtually no risks involved aside from those common when dealing with any type of hypnosis treatment such as sleepiness during sessions or psychological fatigue afterwards due to exertion during treatments. All these factors make hypnotic gastric bands an attractive and viable option for individuals looking for lasting changes when it comes to managing their body composition and overall wellbeing!