Hypnotherapy in the sporting world
Members will be aware of the incredible benefits our work can bring to people looking to increase their sporting prowess.
Most of us will have been lucky enough to hear firsthand testimony from Glenn Catley. It’s now more than 20 years since he became a World Boxing Champion.
His story of how he seized the prize through a powerful combination of visualisation techniques, and, of course, a lot of physical training, is something which always piques the interest of anyone interested in psychotherapy or hypnotherapy.
Well, the Metro ran a wonderful article at the start of the month which highlighted how the usage of solution focused hypnotherapy helped Kyren Wilson sleep well and ‘stay fresh throughout his Crucible campaign.’
For the uninitiated, 32 year old Kyren won this year’s World Snooker Championship and is now the current world champion. He is also a six time ranking event winner.
In the article, he explains how work with the practitioner helped him gain all the necessary shut-eye before the start of the tournament.
And he talks about how the sessions help to reduce the level of the stress bucket which helped him to ‘go out there and be a bit freer.’
It’s a positive example which highlights the incredible difference our work can have on people who’ve set their sights on amazing dreams – and goals.
And that goal can be any shape and size: from the person looking for help in becoming a little bit more organised through to the person who’s looking to be at the very top of their game.
Are growing numbers of vape users turning to hypnotherapy to quit?
Research news at the end of this month potentially pours cold water on the idea of vapes being a ‘safer’ alternative to traditional tobacco products.
The Daily Mail recently published an article focused on research undertaken by Dr Yeon Wook Kim, professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Seoul National University hospital.
Their study found there were ‘potential harms’ in the use of e-cigarette devices even though they contain fewer chemicals than their older counterparts.
Astonishingly, the item pointed out that vapes ‘are thought to contain around 2,000 chemicals’ as opposed to cigarettes which were reported to hold 7,000 substances.
The item explained that e-cigarettes don’t produce tar or carbon monoxide. It does, however, go on to say the interchange between the metal and the contents creates the dispersal of ‘toxic metals.’
It’s increasingly believed the side effects of inhaling e-cigarettes can potentially result in a significant number of issues.
Different chemicals can be used in vape products which are produced overseas. As such, some foreign based users have reportedly developed so-called ‘popcorn lung.’
The term came about after workers in a microwave popcorn factory became ill having breathed in a substance called diacetyl. It’s believed to be linked to a lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans.
Thankfully, diacetyl was removed from the production lines which had been using them to enhance the flavour of the product.
Despite being a banned product in the UK, diacetyl’s is reportedly used in some types of vapes produced in other countries and that means the term ‘popcorn lung’ remains entrenched in popular lexicon.
It’s important to understand the background to diacetyl. It might not be something which is directly relevant to our clients in the UK but it is certainly relevant for NBH members who directly work with clients who’re based overseas.
The story of 30 year old Hannah Roth has seen significant coverage on social media over the past few weeks. In short, the American started vaping during the pandemic. Fast forward four years and the Mum of two started to notice a ‘popping’ sound.
She was recently told that she had the lungs of ‘an eighty year old’ and has now fully stopped vaping as she had been told she would die if she continued.
‘Popcorn lung’ can be used to describe the scars inflicted on the tiny air sacs inside the lung itself. The American Lung Association says the symptoms can appear to be similar to COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
Dr Kim’s study focused on data compiled from more than four million former smokers. The researchers found people who switched to vapes were more likely to die from lung cancer when compared to people who stopped the habit altogether.
The research is important for NBH members as it allows us to positively focus on the benefits of the stop smoking session for clients who’re looking to stop smoking but had been considering swapping one habit with another.
Equally, the research is useful for members when they’re working with someone who is seeking validation in their decision to stop vaping altogether.
News articles from the end of last year were highlighting the significant increase which hypnotherapists and psychotherapists were seeing from clients looking to stop vaping.
The Guardian explained how one London based hypnotherapist was reported as saying around one in three of her clientele were seeking help to quit vaping.
As awareness continues to grow around the health benefits of stopping the usage of certain types of products then our role continues to remain an important one – especially as helping someone to quit can really help them to save the pennies.
