World No Tobacco Day is recognised every 31st May with a new theme each year. The annual celebration which was created in 1987 by the World Health Organisation (WHO), aims to inform the public on the dangers of smoking and current surrounding topics. This year’s theme is Tobacco and related industry tactics to attract younger […]
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Online Hypnotherapy Sessions
Online Hypnotherapy Sessions have been available and used successfully for years with us at Make Changes. They’re now more suitable than ever! People across the world are tucked away at home due to current circumstances. Let’s face it, we’re online more than ever anyway, now is the perfect time to make the most of it. […]
World No-Tobacco Day
It’s today > World No-Tobacco Day The focus on this years #WorldNoTobaccoDay is on heart health – and for good reason! Did you know? If you smoke you are four times more likely to die of heart disease (i.e. heart attack and stroke) and three times more likely to die from sudden cardiac death. Too […]
Quit Smoking with hypnosis and our guarantee of support
If you’re ready to Quit Smoking with hypnosis and our guarantee of support, you’ve come to the right place. Many smokers keep the habit going for much longer than they’d rather, simply because they haven’t found the easy way to stop – YET. A common thing clients say to me after I’ve helped them to […]
New Victorian legislation around smoking
New Victorian legislation around smoking has been enforced. Outdoor smoking areas may become a thing of the past at cafe’s, restaurants and places where food is served. 1st August 2017: It was a historic day today for both smokers and non smokers alike. As a non smoker, it was the first time I could enjoy […]
Sometimes I say no to helping someone Quit Smoking
When I get a call about helping someone quit smoking, they’re sometimes a little surprised. We have a chat about what’s been going on for them, and I generally ask a few questions. How much do they smoke? What are the reasons they want to stop? Have they tried to quit before? If they have, […]
Study links e-cigarettes to incurable disease called Popcorn Lung
Many people believe that e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional smokes. A recent study released by Harvard School of Public Health found otherwise. According to the below article 75% of e-cigarettes and their liquid refills contain Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to Popcorn Lung. The condition is an irreversible disease which causes “scarring in […]
Stop Smoking Using Hypnosis
Perhaps you have wanted to quit for quite a while, and perhaps you have tried quite a few times to quit smoking. Many of our patients have tried every option they could think of and then found us. Lots of people find it easier to stop smoking using hypnosis, and once you understand a bit […]
Angela Quit Smoking with the help of hypnosis
Angela talks about how it’s been for her since she quit smoking with the help of hypnosis. “It’s like I’ve never smoked before. I don’t need to smoke”. Angela was a 30 a day smoker and says she hasn’t had any urge and “it’s like I don’t need willpower”. Check out the full video. Related […]
We are now ALSO at Modern Medical Centre, 1042 Western Highway, Caroline Springs
Awesome! We are now at a second location! We are pleased to announce that we are now operating from a second location. The lovely staff at Modern Medical Clinic have welcomed us warmly. Wendy will be at the Caroline Springs clinic on alternate Fridays. The location is close for many of our clients so this […]
Why is it so Difficult to Stop Smoking?
Cigarettes contain nicotine, and nicotine is believed to be quite addictive, harmful and only has a very short duration of effect. So it’s well worth quitting, but for many it’s very hard. Cigarettes contain nicotine, a substance found naturally in tobacco. It affects the brain quickly when inhaled and may seem to cause a sense […]
What’s Your Reason to Stop Smoking?
Everyone has their own motives for quitting smoking. Perhaps they would like to be fitter, save some cash, or keep their family safe. As you prepare to stop smoking, think about your own motives for quitting. Remind yourself of them every day, they can motivate you to quit smoking once and for all. Whatever your […]
Quit Smoking Easy and Fast – Information Night
Quit Smoking Easy and Fast – Find out how Thursday 28th May 2015 from 7pm. FREE Hypnotherapy Information Night. On the night you will learn about how Hypnosis & NLP work and can help you to Quit Smoking with ease. Our specialist areas are Quit Smoking and Weight Loss, but we can help in […]
Studies show hypnotherapy effective in helping to quit smoking
With many quit smoking products advertised on television and other media outlets, it is hard for the average consumer to decide what process or aid will work best for them. When looking at the ultimate goal, which is to quit smoking for good, the most obvious choice would be one that is easy to do and […]
Why NLP is more effective than patches for quitting smoking
In the 1970’s, two Californians by the name of Richard Bandler and John Grinder were credited as creating a new approach to communication, personal development and psychotherapy. They called this new approach Neuro-linguistic Programming, or NLP. They claimed that for all people, there’s a connection between neurological processes, language and behavior patterns which we learn […]
The History of Treating Smoking with Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy has been increasing as a psychological therapy in Australia since the 1940s. Hypnosis first gained formal approval in both Britain and the United States in the late 1950’s. The American Medical Association professionally recognized and publicly acknowledged hypnotherapy as a valid procedure in 1958. Today it is valued as helpful therapy to assist patients who have […]
Lung Cancer Can Kill You Faster Than You Think
After you read this sentence, imagine the last time you had a horrible cold or the flu and struggled to breathe, coughed continuously and ached all over; then close your eyes, exhale and hold your breath for 30 to 45 seconds while continuing to remember. Did you do it? If so, you briefly experienced in a […]
Smoking damages your lungs and can lead to Emphysema
The Negative Effects of Smoking Have you thought about quitting smoking but have not yet tried with success? Or, maybe you have given it a try, but are still smoking cigarettes? We don’t have to preach to you to tell you that it’s bad for your health. You already know about potential consequences. But you […]
How do you feel after hypnosis? Shelley answers that
How do you feel after hypnosis? – we are often asked this question. Shelley quit smoking 6 months ago with us. This short video was taken 11 weeks after she quit, at our Information Night back in August. She shares how easy quitting was for her, and said “It’s all positiveness that I’ve got to […]
What a difference a year makes!
One year after hypnosis Anton shares how things have improved in many ways – all for the better! He has lost over 20kg in 3 1/2 months, and Quit Smoking 1 year ago using hypnosis with us at www.makechanges.com.au at Sunshine, Victoria. Watch to hear about how Anton’s Dr is very happy with his improved health, […]
What an Anatomy Class – Comparing Lung Function!
https://vine.co/v/hjzA0whiMVu (thanks to Devon Arbelo for posting this online – (https://vine.co/v/hjzA0whiMVu) Smokers lungs .vs healthy lungs #anatomy) 02/11/13) I recently came across this clip which aims to show the difference between the lungs of a non smoker to that of a smoker. A shocking difference indeed! It’s one thing to read the statistics about these effects […]
Tobacco Excise Up Again – Now $1 Each and on the Rise.
Cigarette taxes rose by another 13.7 percent from Monday 1st September 2014. A pack of 20 increased by $1.12 in excise, and a 40 pack by $2.25. The average pack of 40 will rise to over $30 and many packs of 20 will now be over $20; if this increase is passed on in full. […]
Quit Smoking with hypnosis – Viveka
After Viveka Quit Smoking with hypnosis she said “It is the way in which to empower yourself and make the change that you want to make. I was nervous coming – but now I feel equipped to tackle life head on”
Mario after he finally quit smoking with hypnosis
Very surprised how relaxed (and) calm the experience was. – Mario (after he finally stopped smoking with hypnosis, with us!).
Anton, 7 months after he quit smoking with nlp and hypnosis
We helped Anton to quit smoking with NLP and hypnosis. Seven months later he tells us he is happy with his improved health, sleeping and savings. He also smells better, and his family is very happy he quit too. Watch the video to see Anton share his story.