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. […]
Relief from Exam Anxiety
It can be a tough time for students when exams are coming around. Relief from anxiety seems impossible – sleepless nights, overthinking and worrying. Will I pass? Will I fail? Endless negative self talk that really doesn’t help at all. Wouldn’t it be great if there were some tools that could help? Well there are! […]
Mothers Day Competition
**COMPETITION TIME!** Just in time for Mother’s Day we have a give away coming up! Tag a mum through facebook here, who you think deserves this treat and if you like, tell us why they should win, for your chance for both of you to win a relaxation hypnosis session valued at OVER $230 each! […]
What Will Be YOUR New Year Challenge?
Hoping you had a great Christmas, and enjoyed at least a small break. This is a great time of year to reflect. Isn’t it? That’s what I like to do anyway. Spend a bit of time… and think back to what you wanted 2016 to be. Did you get it? What were your highlights of 2016? Pat […]
PTSD Awareness Challenge
Every now and then one of those crazy social media challenges hits home. You’ve probably seen it over your facebook page. 22 push ups for 22 days to raise awareness of PTSD or Post Truamatic Stress Disorder, combat stress and wider health issues. Support for returned soldiers and currently serving men and women, and others […]
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 […]
World Hypnotism Day
Happy World Hypnotism Day – Jan 4th!! Bet you didn’t know that existed. Well, now you do. Many people don’t actually know much about the totally natural state of hypnosis at all. And that’s a pity because it’s such an amazing tool for change. This day was created with the goal of removing the myths […]
Local Resources in Sunshine area
R U OK ? It’s a great question to ask yourself, and also others from time to time. Plenty of help is around locally in the west. Here is an article on resources in Sunshine that was published on the recent R U OK Day. It does mention us for help with gambling, although as you […]
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. […]