Americans young and old are fat epidemically so and with their obesity comes a wealth of risky medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart attacks and strokes. Diets dont work as evidenced by the demise of such popular diet regimens such as Atkins and the lo-carb craze. And with the proven risk that obesity poses for diabetes, it's become increasingly important for the health of our country that positive and lasting steps are taken to curb this problem called obesity.

This holiday season is when most people start their weight gain. With 20 million Americans living with diabetes and another six million totally unaware they have the disease, as well as countless more suffering from heart disease and high blood pressure, its time for a modification change that works and lasts. Positive Changes, the only network of behavior modification centers in the U. S., with two convenient locations in Orange County - Fullerton and Fountain Valley - uses hypnosis for a variety of disorders, particularly obesity.

Hypnosis: Long Shrouded in Mystery

Largely misunderstood, hypnosis has recently made a strong entrance into mainstream therapy as a viable treatment for all manner of disorders. According to Fullerton, CA Positive Changes owner Jim Proser, We use hypnotherapy to treat obesity and all of the other issues associated with weight gain. In fact, this is by far our most popular treatment."

Dieting Doesnt Work.

Its been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again each time expecting a different result. Yet millions of perfectly sane people start diets each year, hoping that this time will be different and that they will finally, magically, lose their excess weight for good. The sad fact is that most dieters end up gaining up to five additional pounds each year. Diets just don't work which is why there are no diets at Positive Changes!

Research Proves Hypnosis Works

More and more people seeking a positive approach to long-term weight loss have sought out hypnosis with amazing results. Long-term success is the reason doctors in hospitals and private practice refer their patients for hypnosis.

As evidenced by recent studies published in medical journals, hypnosis has been shown to be a successful tool for weight loss. For example, in a study reported in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, subjects who completed behavioral treatment programs for weight management that included hypnosis lost significantly more weight than subjects whose treatment plan did not include hypnosis. The Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology reported on a study of 60 women who were at least 20% overweight. The women who participated in hypnosis lost an average of 17 pounds while the control group lost only a half pound on average.

Hypnosis is not only a lot less challenging and more successful than traditional dieting, but it also makes maintenance easier and automatic. True to its name, Positive Changes offers programs specifically designed to empower and to bring about lasting positive changes.

According to Conrad Capreze of Placentia, CA, "I've lost 20 pounds in 3 months! Hypnosis has also helped me through processes in business to focus on all the things that I do. It's even helped lower my blood pressure. I've recommended Positive Changes to my doctor and he is now sending his patients."

Adds Jackie Salem of La Habra, who dropped 82 lbs in five months, "Ive been overweight my entire life. My self-esteem was so low that I just gave up trying to lose weight. Dating was out of the question. I thought I would be alone and overweight the rest of my life. Hypnosis is a miracle that gave me my life and my body back. Now I have the rest of my life to look forward to at my normal and natural weight. My eating habits have done a complete 180-degree change and my cravings for sweets are totally gone! I've forgotten about snacking, and since I've been coming to Positive Changes, I now have more energy, I sleep better and I'm stress-free! In addition to this, I now wake up every morning and go to the gym! The best part is that in two months I lost 40 lbs, in three months I lost 50 lbs (and two dress sizes) and by the fifth month, I lost an astounding 82 pounds! I feel like I can do anything! Positive Changes absolutely does create just that...positive changes in your life!"

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