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May
2010 Newsletter
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Dr. Newmark's new book now available! |
Read the following excerpts from Dr. Newmark’s new book:
Foreward
by Andrew Weil, MD
Introduction
Praise for
ADHD Without Drugs
We are excited that Dr. Newmark's new book is
now available for all of us to read, and that we
are able to offer the book in our
office for $21.00 which is 15% off the price being
charged in stores and online!
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Baby Food 101 |
Learn the basics for introducing solids to your little one! We will
discuss when to start, which foods are best through the
first year and tips to make things easier. Topics also
include variations for
a vegetarian diet and spotting food allergies/intolerances.
Last but not least, there will be a fun baby food cooking
demonstration!
Presented by our nutritionist Kandice Stellmon.
Class size limited to 25. Be sure to reserve your space soon!
To register, please call 650-595-KIDS (5437) or email
info@wholechildwellness.com.
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Saturday,
May 22nd |
| Time: |
2:00pm
- 3:30pm |
| Cost: |
$20 |
| Location: |
Whole Child Wellness
1601 El Camino Real, Suite
101
Belmont, CA 94002 |
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Sugar-Free Naturally! |
Trying to get sugar out of your diet? This is
the class for you!
Join our nutritionist, Kandice
Stellmon, as she covers the following topics:
- Tips for getting rid of your sweet tooth
- Healthy sugar alternatives for baking and cooking – which ones to choose and how to use them
- Hidden sources of sugar - what to look for when shopping
- Why is sugar is harmful to your health and how much is too much
Class size limited to 25. Be sure to reserve your space soon!
To register, please call 650-595-KIDS (5437) or email
info@wholechildwellness.com.
| Date: |
Monday,
May 24th |
| Time: |
6:30pm
- 8:00pm |
| Cost: |
$15 |
| Location: |
Whole Child Wellness
1601 El Camino Real, Suite
101
Belmont, CA 94002 |
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What
is clinical hypnosis?
An explanation with patient examples
by Dr. Newmark |
Many of you know I use clinical hypnosis as an
alternative modality, and I am often asked what
hypnosis is and how hypnosis can be used with
children. It’s
hard to explain exactly what hypnosis is, and
if you asked 100
experts you’d get 101 different definitions! In general,
hypnosis is based on the fact that the mind and
body are not separate, but closely connected,
and that connection goes
both ways. The mind can cause physical symptoms
(think of a headache we might get when we are
stressed), and physical
problems can affect the mind. There has been a
good deal of research about hypnosis and it is
well accepted as a completely
safe and valid medical therapy, even by conventional
doctors. I like to think of hypnosis as a way
of harnessing a child’s
creative imagination to help him or her make positive
changes in their body, mind, or spirit.
I have found it very helpful for a wide variety
of pediatric problems including any type of chronic
pain, auto-immune problems, anxiety or panic attacks,
migraines, and even ADHD. Finally,
hypnosis training is absolutely amazing for bedwetting.
Usually 1 or 2 sessions is enough to cause either
significant improvement or complete
dryness at night. Think of all the money saved
on laundry bills! We usually use hypnosis for
bedwetting starting around age 7 or 8, although
it can be done even earlier with many children.
I should add that what I am actually teaching
is “self-hypnosis”; because I am teaching the kids a skill
they can continue to use themselves. I always make an audio that they
can practice with at home. Most of the kids really like the experience. “That
was cool” is one of the most common comments that I hear.
I thought it might be helpful to briefly describe
a couple of children I’ve treated with hypnotherapy to give you
an idea of how it can work:
Jenny was a 10 year old who had been having
abdominal pain for 2 years. She had seen her own
pediatrician and a GI doctor, and had a whole
series of tests, all of which were negative.
She had tried Prevacid and some other medications
without any improvement. After my initial exam,
it appeared that there was a significant stress-related
component to her pain, so we began hypnosis. After
helping her get into a relaxed state, I asked
her to make a clear image of what the
pain looked like, and then an image of something
to get rid of it. Being a softball player, she
imagined the pain as a big red softball,
and then imagined stepping up and hitting it out
of the park. When she came back 2 weeks later
for follow-up, the pain was completely
gone, and did not return. It was a great outcome,
and I only wish I could have seen her 2 years
sooner.
Kevin was more complicated. He was a 12
year old with Asperger’s Syndrome and a lot of anxiety. He had
a simple stomach flu for a few days, which included
a lot of vomiting. It resolved quickly, but Kevin
then developed an obsessive fear of
vomiting and began refusing to eat all but a few
foods he was comfortable with. He was eating so
little he was actually losing weight. He also
began refusing to get on the school bus and then
even to go to school. We began using hypnotherapy to address these issues.
The result was not as simple and easy as with Jenny, but after several
sessions he was eating again, regained his weight, and was able to
use his new hypnosis skills to help deal with his anxieties.
I hope this gives you a general idea of how hypnosis
can be used in children. Please feel free to contact
me through our office reception if you have any
questions about using hypnosis for your own child.
Dr. Sandy Newmark
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