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I came across a sort of interesting article on Weight Loss and Hypnosis online. I had no idea this type of thing was even seriously considered because of how hypnosis is viewed by the average person. But apparently hypnosis is being used in some medical conditions as an actual alternative way to treat a wide range of issues from smoking to

The professionals who actually do the hypnosis are called “hypnotherapists”. Some of these people have been saying that the numbers of people looking to use hypnosis as a possible additional treatment for weight problems has increased by a large amount. With more and more overweight people desperately looking for alternative methods to decrease their weight hypnotherapist report large increases in patients. But experts caution that it’s not meant as a cure-all “diet” in any way, and most patients who report success in using hypnosis have used it in conjunction with other lifestyle changes.

Source: The Associatd Press / CNN

Everyone has heard that a good program of walking can be a beneficial fitness plan for just about everyone. But here is an article that actually talks about a study done by researchers at Boulder’s University of Colorado that shows that it may be actually better to walk SLOWER than faster. This sort of flies in the face of many studies that recommend quicker walking, almost like short “walk-sprints”.

Although the researchers aren’t exactly sure why slower walking can help those who are obese more than non-obese persons, they have speculated that it may be because people who are obese utilize completely different body movements when walking. Slower walking was also shown to possibly lower arthritis risks and joint injuries (which makes sense since the pace is slower)

Source: Associated Press / CNN