Who Are You and What Do You Want More Of?

Who are you and what do you want more of in your life? This question comes to me every so often as a reminder. It helps me to re-focus and decide where I want to place my focus.

Although I have been working as a counselor with all ages since 1995, I am always doing more research and I am always upping my game. I am always seeking new answers to big questions I have. As my clients accelerate in their own personal growth so does mine. It is inevitable.

I encourage you to continue to ask yourself questions and rely on your best inner judgement. You know yourself best. If you have made a mistake? Correct it if you can, and then pledge to that you will not repeat the same mistake again. Learn from all your setbacks. Accept learning and growth as part of your life course and journey.

The phrase; "every day is a new day," can seem trite. It is very true though. Every day is a new opportunity. If you look at each new day as an opportunity, and obstacle course of sorts? You can navigate your day better, challenges and all. Play out your daily challenges like a game. See which challenges you can face and overcome best, and how. Strategizing makes each day more fun, and more manageable.

You may not always get what you want, but it is more likely you will get more of what you seek when you strategize and plan for it.

Aura Walker, MA, CHt
is a modern, mental health counselor,
Body/Mind/Spirit coach, and holistic health expert in Mar Vista, CA.
She continues to have a high success rate,
and is able to relieve her trauma clients of severe PTSD in short term care.
For more information please call or look at her web site: (310) 382-6313
https://www.aurawalkerhypnotherapy.com/

Preventing and Curing Cancer the Natural Way 101!

On June 3rd, 2011, I was invited and attended a conference in L.A., on Cancer Prevention, sponsored by Drew University. I was invited by the Healthy African American Families II organization. I had previously met a number of contacts at an also recent prior Black Caucus conference. I had been invited to that as well. Somehow I got on a list. A good list. I was honored to be there, and learned so much both times.

The fact is, cancer is big business in America! Yet, there are no cancer treatment centers in South Los Angeles, -primarily low income Black neighborhoods. Nor are there any fresh produce grocery stores. Health disparities in low income Black communities outnumber any other urban population. Mexican immigrants in Los Angeles, naturally incorporate more fresh produce into their cooking, establish neighborhood markets, and line up for medical studies and free medical services. Poor Black Americans do not. There are many reasons why. I remind you that the Civil Rights Movement was less than 70 years ago. Black Americans are still recovering from slavery and racism. Health disparities were addressed at both conferences that I attended.

I am a holistic mental health practitioner, hypnotherapist, trauma intervention specialist, and public health educator. I have been working with children and families since 1995. I have also been researching natural medicine since 1992, and I use it daily.

In my continued recent independent research, I have discovered the newly publicized (and yet publicly unnoticed) link between cancer and inactive cell mitochondria. Mitochondria are little blob like parts of a cell that exist in the nucleus or middle of each cell in the body. They act like little engines to drive the cell. They convert energy for the cell to function, and also contain information that allows a tired, sick, or old cell to die off. The dying of old cells is normal and happens naturally all over the body, creating room for new healthier, younger, more vibrant cells.

There is  a whole skin rejuvenation beauty industry built around exfoliating dead skin cells off the face. This allows for new young skin cells to regenerate. I used to manage a medical beauty spa. I should know. Removing dead or almost dead cells off the face with fruit acid peels, microdermabrasion, or laser skin therapy -all stave off wrinkles and allow for a youthful glow. 

At the second conference I attended, the cancer conference, I met a holistic Dr. Zarif. He mentioned cancerous cells as a byproduct of the body's natural function. I personally believe that there are many causes of cancer. I should say there are many things that can shut down cell mitochondria. I have included links below, to illustrate parts of the theory related to inactive mitochondria and cancer. I believe that an overload of either viruses, bacteria, chemicals/ pollutants can overload cells shutting down the mitochondria's normal messaging to die off, so that new cells can replace them. Thus weakened cells become almost "zombie like," go on "auto pilot" and keep reproducing like mad into tumors. Very much like a computer glitch.

I think that bacteria such as yeasty Candida Albicans can infest cells and take them over so the cells literally mutate with the fungus and begin to spread with the fungus, spreading outward. Sugar feeds bacteria. I now use Stevia and raw organic local honey instead. 

I think viruses invade the nucleus of cells where they like to hide out from white blood cells, undetectable by the immune system. They attack mitochondria, corrupt the DNA, and mutate cells rapidly.

Pesticides on single food crops (like; wheat, corn, sugar beets, sugar cane) and petrochemicals i.e. petroleum (used in many hygiene products, lotions, shampoo and make-up), hydrogenated oils (one molecule away from plastic, is used as a preservative in every day foods like chips, cookies, crackers and shortening) (or an overload of dead bacteria in pasteurized dairy) -all overwhelm the immune system, and suffocate cells. They may all switch off mitochondria's ability to die. 

I think too many prescribed antibiotics, as well as antibiotics in non organic dairy and meat products, toxify and kill the probiotics in the gut linked to immunity. The antibiotics thus allow remaining or new invaders to proliferate, they then take over and weaken the immune system. I believe that probiotics will eventually replace antibiotics, and that raw dairy will continue to re-gain popularity with proper monitoring and guidelines. We are already seeing probiotics having a more visible presence in products like Activia, baby formula, and over the counter supplements. I can buy raw butter and raw milk at Sprouts around the corner, and raw cheese at Trader Joe's a few minutes away.

I cured my 8 year old daughter of Lyme disease, a blood born and terribly destructive bacteria. I cured her with natural antibacterial herbs like Garlic and Oregano oil, Cat's Claw (Una de Gato), Japanese Knot Weed (in reservatrol form found in the Source Natural brand) and probiotics. The only available Western medication for Lyme is antibiotics. Rough estimates guess that almost half of the country has now been exposed to the Lyme bacteria. People are infected by infected ticks, fleas, gnats, and mosquitoes. Every adult I have spoken to who was diagnosed with late stages of Lyme disease and related bacteria like Bartonella has been sick long-term, and not necessarily cured on antibiotics. The antibiotics must be taken early on within 72 hours of infection. Otherwise late in the game, they can weaken the immune system and allow remaining invasive bacteria to gain control, dominating the body and making people very sick-long-term. This is very lucrative for unethical doctors and drug companies.You can read more about how I cured her in my blog post on Lyme. 

That said, I do think antibiotics in short, high doses, are valuable for ear infections and bad infections caught early on. Its when the antibiotics are prescribed long-term that they destroy the immune system-long term. So for every round of antibiotics, take double the amount of probiotics in tandem. Thereafter, to rebuild your immune system.

I believe that too many childhood vaccines at once, overload small babies and young children's immune systems damaging the central nervous system, nerve cells, and possibly even shutting down mitochondria's ability to die off naturally. I believe that this can lead to learning disorders like Autism and the increase of childhood cancers. I refused to give my child more than one vaccine at a time and paced them out months at a time to allow her immune system to adapt. Even then her cognitive abilities slowed down the day of each shot. Sometimes she would get very quiet and not make eye contact. I could tell she felt horrible. Now, we do not get the flu shot. Instead I use Oregano oil (rub on the soles of the feet to access the nervous system-best way for kids too) and probiotics. We do not get the flu or colds anymore. We also address emotional conflicts as soon as possible, so that they do not fester. Every illness correlates with an emotional conflict. Feelings of joy boost immunity.

 I use raw alkaline foods to stave off bacteria and viruses in my body. Neither can thrive in an alkaline environment. I only eat organic red meat sparingly. Meat is acidic. I eat organic produce, and dairy -like yogurt and raw cheese. I use sea salt, lemons, and limes in water to alkalize daily. I eat raw veggies. Especially Kale, Zucchini, Broccoli, and Avocados. Calcium rich foods like Kale and Broccoli are critical. They seem to protect cells and feed and strengthen mitochondria. I also brew Kefir water at home daily. It is easy to make. It is a natural probiotic to boost the immune system (Google it, its great!) The Kefir bacterium eat up sugar, are vitamin rich, and kill bacteria and parasites in the gut.The digestive system houses the body's first line of defense and is a huge part of the immune system.

You will see in the links below, that the doctor from Alberta Canada, Evangelos Michelakis, discovered that a natural salt DCA or Dichloroacetate, (I found an untested source from China) re-activates the mitochondria's ability to expire cells normally. He is still hesitant to say that his discovery works. He has been stonewalled by the FDA who cannot patent a natural salt! No profit for them! So no dice! He has also probably received threats that he cannot say it works. Although, he has discovered that it does. Cancer is big business in America.

There are also herbs like Sangre de Drago and Graviola straight from the Amazon rain forest that the Amazon Indians have used for centuries to cure cancer and all kinds of other diseases including healing wounds and internal bleeding. Not to mention the power of natural viatmin C! I use only plant based and natural supplements because the body does not readily recognize synthesized lab made vitamins. Synthesized supplements tax the renal system -kidneys, and liver too. You end up peeing most of them out anyway! The body cannot recognize them, and thus does not absorb non-food source materials.

I think the danger in using DCA without supervision is not knowing the source.  If it were mined in an uncontrolled manner, it  may contain harmful natural heavy metals such as Cadmium, Led and unknown minerals. Dosage is also an issue. So, I stick to sea salt, and aluminum free baking soda (also a salt. The Red Mill brand is good.), and lemons and limes which when combined with filtered water, balance electrolytes and help energy fire through cells more efficiently. I believe that this simple practice keeps mitochondria charged in a healthy manner.

Enjoy these links and please feel free to contact me with questions or to schedule a session. There are many more links on line about everything I have mentioned. You may already be familiar with much of it. You can find more of my credentials on LinkedIn too. I am also on Facebook and Twitter. My website is: 

http://aurawalkerhypnotherapy.com/

 Relevant links about DCA and Mitochondria:

Remember the salt DCA, it may save your life!: Scientists cure cancer but no one takes notice:  Sadly this link was removed. Probably by the FDA! http://hubpages.com/t/8310

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjxXwaUUrxs

http://www.chrcrm.org/en/rotm/dr-evangelos-michelakis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitochondrion

Here's to good simple health! The way your great grandma used to do it!

Blessings!

Sincerely,

-Aura.

-Aura Walker, MA CHt
(310) 382-6313
http://aurawalkerhypnotherapy.com/

Lyme Disease: The New Umbrella Diagnosis May Include Fibromyalgia and MS!

I want to share my exciting current work with Lyme Disease, and how I may have found a natural way to address the tricky Borrealia Burgdorferi bacteria spirochetes associated with it. First let me give you some of my background. 

Around 1992 while I was in college, I began researching and testing natural herbal remedies. Now in 2012, I  have finally embraced that I am very much a holistic practitioner. In addition to my private mental health counseling and hypnotherapy practice out of West L.A., I  have been a child art therapist since starting graduate school in 1995. I graduated in 1998 after finishing my thesis on raising self esteem in one session. I also do a lot of nutritional awareness counseling with my clients. Additionally, I do project management, teaching, and consulting. I continue to be an advocate against family violence.

The subjects I am most passionate about are: Natural medicine, and raising human social and environmental awareness and consciousness. With Global warming, I predict we will continue to see a rise in insect spread epidemics as climates warm and become more hospitable to bugs that bite.

In 2006, I developed a hypnosis based deep relaxation protocol to access the deep inner brain. My goal was to be able to unlock the area of the brain that shuts down after a traumatic experience. I have since been using my protocol to address stress,anxiety, and trauma release successfully. I continue to share methods of using herbs and natural remedies to stay flu and cold free, as well as to eliminate other viruses and bacteria in all ages including with children. 

In the Fall of 2010, my 7 and a half year old daughter began complaining of increasing to excruciating, roaming body pain. I had a nagging feeling that I should test her for Lyme. My grandparents have a Summer house on Martha's Vineyard and a couple of family friends had contracted Lyme there on the island. We had been there in the summer of 2010. My daughter never developed a bull's eye target associated with the type of infected tick bite, but one day on our visit, she did get a suspicious rash all over her tummy. She never got a fever, and seemed otherwise OK. The rash went away after a day.  I have since learned that Lyme can strike with no initial signs at all. A few months later however, the pains started. First as what seemed like growing pains, but then they increased to a point where she was visiting the infirmary at school at least twice a week. The pain would come and go. By December and through January, she complained more frequently. She never had a fever, and ate well, so I thought it was due to sports or growing pains. I consulted a doctor and they said it was probably growing pains. Finally in February 2011, I decided to test her for Lyme.

A Naturopathic doctor friend of mine, did a stool DNA test and a blood test. I knew she would take me seriously, and that my pediatrician may not be experienced enough to get a good reading. False negative tests are common. I did not have time to waste. I felt I had waited long enough. Only my child's blood test came back positive for antibodies. Her stool test revealed a high overgrowth of H-Pylori another common stomach bacteria that once out of control can create ulcers and possibly stomach cancer. That explained her bad stomach aches. Lyme lowers immunity so that other problems arise. This is common. Without hesitation, I  began treating her with herbs, oils, and nutrients. Less than 2 months later, all of her symptoms almost disappeared. She was 98% better. In August of 2011 exactly one year after I believe she was infected, she tested negative of Lyme and all co-infections, and has remained symptom free. I still keep her immune system strong with limited herbs and we still use probiotics, but she is now able to eat more of a variety of foods with a less restricted diet. She said the biggest difference is she does not feel "wiped out" anymore. I think 50% of her healing has been due to her positive attitude that "NOTHING would steal her joy," and my positive support of maintaining that.

I have done a bit of research and spoken with adult friends who have battled Lyme for years. Their illness and frustration has been ongoing. I amassed a lot of information in a short time. The spirochete bacteria is almost like a virus, in that it houses itself deep in the nucleus of the body's cells. Much like a virus, it has a complex intelligence and the ability to adapt and morph to whatever singular treatment the patient is doing. If not caught the week of infection, trial and error rounds of strong antibiotics and antibacterials are often repeated with mixed results. Sometimes it takes years and years of trial and error with doctors and medications. One of our family friends from the Vineyard had mentioned that high doses of garlic had finally helped.That was all I needed to hear. 

I began creating a protocol with other strong antibacterial herbs, and other anti-inflammatory, and blood building, and blood cleaning nutrients and herbs. I knew that since the bacteria morphed, I would have to surprise the buggers with no particular pattern. So I used a system of switching my ingredients after rounds alternating 3-7 days depending on what the substance was and how safe it was to use. I also cut out sugar, wheat and gluten, fruit juice, and red meat. I increased yogurt, raw fruits and veggies, and introduced alkalizing foods like miso soup, a little bit of sea weed, and tall glasses of water with tiny 1/8 of a t-spoon of baking soda (Bob's Red Mill is supposedly safest, with no aluminum), or a 1/3 capful of hydrogen peroxide. I have since added a Ph water purifier in drops. A sprinkle of sea salt and a wedge of lemon in a tall glass of water work well too.

I have a theory, that the usual Western approach of treating Lyme Disease with antibiotics and strong anti-parasitics long term, actually creates a cyclical negative response of prolonged illness due to weakened immunity. I recently found this article: http://www.bmj.com/content/340/bmj.c2096.full?eaf . However, I am not entirely opposed to using antibiotics early on, if they work for some. People should use what works. Be aware to rebuild your immune system quickly after using antibiotics. A good brand of probiotics that we are trying is: QuantaBiotic and MultiNutraFood both by www.QuantaFoods.com Contact Dr. Paul Yanick to find a distributer near you. The suggested dose is 4 QuantaBiotic morning and night, 30 minutes before meals. Two MultiNutraFood in the morning and one at night. They can all be taken at the same time. We found these supplements through a holistic Bioenergetic Sychronization Technique or B.E.S.T. doctor in our area. He is clearing us both of family patterns that no longer serve us. This I believe is an important part of the healing process. I can do this clearing for others, but not for myself. I am too close to my child to do it thoroughly for her. Jarrodophilus is also a very strong brand.

We are now also brewing our own home made probiotics with water Kefir: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7svkQuUYYc&feature=related

This is a good site I found later, backing my use of Cat's Claw and Probiotics:
http://www.foundhealth.com/lyme-disease/lyme-disease-and-probiotics

Instead of high doses of antibiotics, I am currently building and continue to build my daughter's immunity with supplements. I am administering, and cutting out sugary and acidic substances that feed bacteria. I am saturating her body and creating an inhospitable environment that bacteria cannot grow in. To detox her as the bacteria dies, we also do hot baths with baking soda, epsom salts, and sea salt. We have done one infra red sauna of two 30 minute rounds with a 5 minute break. I turn the heat on at night while she sleeps so that she will sweat at night to detox. It is all working. She went from having a lot of roaming pain to hardly any. She continues to improve. As of 2012 she is symptom free. She is now able to eat meat and poultry again. We eat red meat less often. We now eat a lot of raw vegetables. She also did a round of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to kill the bacteria in her blood.

I was shocked to discover that over years, Lyme also attacks the central brain which is associated with previous trauma, or without previous trauma is the same area effected by trauma. As I had mentioned, I developed a trauma release protocol that has shown consistent results with trauma survivors, and I believe that my protocol can also help Lyme patients. Pepitos or pumpkin seeds and avocados have the proper oils to feed and protect brain tissue. We now eat a lot of both. I bake with the seeds in gluten free muffins and breads. I buy the baking mix pre-made. I drizzle pumpkin seed oil over other cooked foods. You have to refrigerate the oil to keep it fresh.

Two very important facts I believe are helping. My daughter prays with the substances before she takes them. In her mind she asks each substance to help her heal. This is less for Judeo Christian reasons, and more so because doing this accesses the brain to reinforce the belief that healing is occurring. It also stimulates the immune system. She also made a drawing showing a large central burst of energy, filled with smiley faces and hearts, love and light. Around it were small squiggly bacteria looking blobs like small little universes within themselves. Each one had a star. As an art therapist, I could read that she was expressing her inner fight, but that she was recognizing the bacteria as individuals, and that she was pulling through with overbearing inner love and light. Amazing! 

So as a hypnotherapist I advise Lyme patients to write out a contract with themselves to heal, sign, and date it. Keep it filed some place safe.  This registers the hand eye coordination to record deeply into the subconscious that there is an agreement with self to get better. That self belief then drives the individual towards recovery. Maintaining that child like love and lightness of being, is essential too. It means keeping a positive attitude throughout. Bacteria operate at a lower frequency, so raising the body's frequency makes it impossible for the bacteria to survive. Here is a video describing the correlation between mood and health: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtIRuRcI8D0

Lyme disease has also been associated with Fibromyalgia and with Multiple Sclerosis. I believe that my developed protocols can help anyone dealing with these issues. If anyone you know is interested please have them contact me. I am happy to come and speak at a groups too.

Thank you,  I toast to good, vibrant health! Where there is a will, there is often a way!

www.greendragonbotanicals.​com has ready to use herbal remedies and combinations for kids and adults.

-Aura Walker MA, CHt (310) 382-6313
www.aurawalkerhypnotherapy.com

Aura Walker's Every Day Health Tips.: Are You Eating Properly to Stay in Shape?

Aura Walker's Every Day Health Tips.: Are You Eating Properly to Stay in Shape?: "I get busy often. I usually get wrapped up in what I am doing, and around mid day, my stomach starts to grumble 'feed me!' The fact is human..."

Are You Eating Properly to Stay in Shape?

I get busy often. I usually get wrapped up in what I am doing, and around mid day, my stomach starts to grumble "feed me!" The fact is humans were once foragers. Our ancestors, were on the loose, surviving in the wild. We are genetically built to eat often in order to survive. However, now we can relax more and we have more choices. So in order to feed your need without ballooning, be sure to carry snacks and eat regularly. I carry almonds, jerky, and individually wrapped low fat string cheese.

Look at your hand!You should eat something the size of your hand every 3-4 hours. Preferably eat protein. For example, I will often eat half a turkey sandwich, a piece of fruit, a handful of nuts, organic beef jerky, or cheese. Of course one at a time, and not all in one sitting. The best low calorie drink, is of course water! If you are at a party with a big spread, snack in smaller portions, such as the size of a table spoon at a time.

If you still feel ravenous, I suggest getting your blood checked to see if your thyroid is in balance, or get your spit checked through a "spit stress test." Enzymes in our spit show how stressed our adrenals and kidneys are. Both your thyroid and adrenals can effect you appetite and weight gain, and or weight loss. Certain homeopathic hormones can help to regulate these systems fairly quickly, but you need to get tested first.

I have been researching natural medicine and nutrition for over 20 years. I only write about my own experiences and on what works. For a private session with me, please call (310) 382-6313

Feeling Uninspired? Get Inspired NOW!

Are you feeling uninspired?

Well it happens. Life is full of every day challenges. One of the biggest human challenges is figuring out your own life purpose and passion. The ideal situation is to be passionate about your work, while you earn money. All careers require effort. If you want to succeed you absolutely have to make a strong effort. But towards what? Right? I can help. I have been working with all ages since 1995. I have gathered a lot of research and information based on my own experience. Call me and I guarantee that after an hour to an hour and a half session with me, you will have a renewed perspective on your life and on your work.

I have worked with business men and women, corporations, non-profits, small businesses, moms, actors, directors, writers and artists.
Call now! (310) 382-6313

Hypnosis Trauma Release Protocol Full Version.

Tips for Overcoming Holiday Blues and Blahs!

Season's Greetings!

It was recently suggested to me by George McQuade III (a well known publicist) that as a credentialed hypnotherapist, I share some insights to combating the "Holiday Blues and Blahs."

The holiday season is tough for many. Family is what we are born into, or adopted into, abandoned by, or choose to abandon. Bottom line is unless you have chosen to do a Lakota "Hunkah" sacred adoption ceremony, not many get to choose their family. If you have a great family, consider yourself blessed beyond measure! Mine is very mixed. I am grateful nevertheless.

I will share some of my best common sense suggestions here, as well as a number of my favorite natural remedies for boosting; mood, sleep, calm, immunity, digestion, metabolism, and sex drive. You can read more at my website: http://aurawalkerhypnotherapy.com/

Do not feel guilty about managing time into short and do-able spurts, with difficult relatives or colleagues. This encourages happier moments. This can be visits of 30 minutes or longer. So long as you are not miserable. If you know it will be challenging, then limit the time. Create a reasonable excuse, such as; "I am sorry, but I have made other plans." I don't encourage lying, but certainly find other things that you want to do or need to take care of. If this leads into guilt or animosity, wish them well with warmth and excuse yourself rapidly. Your time is valuable.

Rest! Whether due to overwork, or underpay, or both, holidays seem to bring on stress as well as good cheer. I suggest 5HTP, an over the counter sleep aid that has no side effects. You should awake feeling better and refreshed. To stay calm at all times try Calmazon found here: www.Amazonherb.net

Keeping your sanity, and getting rest are as important as keeping your immunity boosted. Use daily doses of probiotics (w/ no sugar or magnesium stearate. Found in health food stores). Camu-Gold in travel size (boosts mood and immunity, w/ a tart squirts in the mouth as needed.) Please order from this site: www.Amazonherb.net

Too tired to "get it on" with your beloved?...a few days of this stuff -Sumacazon, will get your Jingle going:

An over the counter easy grab (I should own stock) is Sam-e. Sold everywhere (even Trader Joe's). Works better than any anti-depressant -ever. A natural amino acid, your body will recognize it immediately. It metabolizes fast, boosts mood into a good day. No negative side effects. I love this stuff and so do my clients.

Another great low cost tip: epsom salts! One cup to a full bath, detoxes you through osmosis. It draws out toxins and should clear sinuses. Salt can dehydrate. Drink tons of purified water every day. Also for sinuses I love Neil Med products. They come with a squirt bottle and pre-mixed sachets to mix a gentle solution. Clears out bacteria that often live high in the nasal passages.

Baking Soda! My fave non toxic home item. I put it in water with berries and grapes, soak for a minute or two and rinse. Both fruits carry mold. Sprinkle on pets, carpet, and around the home. A non toxic way to kill fleas and other bugs. Best way to clean your tub. It naturally kills bacteria. Brush to whiten teeth like a charm. Use a tiny bit, about 1/3-1/4 of a T-spoon in a tall glass of water to combat heartburn, kills candida in the gut, and flushes eye infections.

For holiday metabolism: Metabazon. For regular digestion: Digestazon (scroll down and find both under link.): www.Amazonherb.net
I could go on. I do whole life, holistic lifestyle makeovers. For questions, or to try my effective hypnosis protocol, please feel free to contact me directly aura@aurawalkerhypnotherapy.com

Happy Holidays! Cheers! -Aura Walker MA, CHt (310) 382-6313

Immediate and Confidential Help for Trauma Survivors!

My name is Aura Walker. I am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (Hypnosis Motivation Institute 2006) with experience working with all ages since 1995. I also have a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Counseling (every crisis is an opportunity for growth), Psychology, and Art Therapy (Naropa University 1998), and ethics training. Recently, I consulted for two years with the Psych Trauma Center at Cedars Sinai Medical Center as a trauma intervention specialist and art therapist with inner city elementary school aged children. After 12-20 sessions at the school, 65% had increased self esteem and 72% had improved behaviors.

Over the years I noticed that most of my clients had experienced trauma at some point in their lives. Whether it had been from a car accident, a bad break up, child abuse, spousal abuse, or war. So I developed a protocol for trauma release that has been effective in 1-4 sessions. In fact I noticed that often the more prolonged the trauma the more dramatic the results have been. My sessions are completely confidential. I have extended my services to do group workshops at battered women's shelters. I am also revisiting doing workshops on children's mental health awareness issues to educate teachers, on how to better manage children's behaviors in class, to help children to succeed in school. I did this for the State of Minnesota from 2001-2002 with an up to 90% success rate. The correlation between failure in school and incarceration later in life are direct. Currently 1% almost 30 million people are in prison. We tax payers are paying thousands a day to house these prisoners. Early childhood intervention is the key to lowering these staggering numbers. I have also taught alternatives to physical punishment for parents, stress management classes, and I am continuing to negotiate with Veterans Administration Services to offer my services for more veterans returning from the Middle East.

In helping people to better manage their stress I have helped people to quit smoking, to detox, and to sleep better. Similarly, I also teach clients how to have better eating habits and how to use supplements to balance their hormones so that they can lose weight, have increased libido, increased immunity, and less aches and pains. I added a potent line of all natural Amazon Rain Forest herbs to help my clients with these issues. www.aura.amazonherb.net

I always discuss my procedures in person and have clients fill out a confidentiality agreement in person. I also let clients know that hypnosis is a natural occurring state for all humans. In fact lack of sleep, stress, repetitive actions, and low blood sugar are all triggers for uncontrolled hypnosis. In a session the client cooperates with me to learn how to relax more. The more open a client is to my suggestions the faster they see results.

Please feel free to look at my website and to call me with any questions you may have.

Here's to your increased self awareness and to your good heath!

I hope to meet you soon.

-Aura Walker, MA CHt
www.aurawalkerhypnotherapy.com
(310) 382-6313

Using Hypnotherapy to Achieve your Goals in 2010

Happy New Year to You!

Already I feel like this year will be a good one. Let's face it life will always be full of ups and downs, but how we deal with them is key. Some of the biggest challenges people face is dealing with body issues, self-esteem, weight loss, trying to quit smoking and general stress, anxiety and old or new traumas.

Many people seek the help of a hypnotherapist in order to try to achieve their weight loss goals, smoking cessation goals, trauma release goals, or to get relief from stress and anxiety. The truth is there is no instant formula. No magic potion, no instant cure. However, hypnotherapy can help.

Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state that happens to all people. Basically the human brain goes in and out of phases of focus on attention every few minutes to cycles of 10, 20, to 30 minutes at a time. This is also similar to sleep patterns. So when your brain gets tired of focusing you go into a state of "auto pilot" basically a state of "overwhelm." Your brain starts recording information more deeply and in a less controlled manner.

Some of the triggers for waking states of hypnosis are low blood sugar and repetitive actions. So be sure to take short breaks during your day, and eat high protein (brain food) every 3-4 hours. This will boost your natural metabolism, and help you to stay out of uncontrolled hypnosis. It will also keep you more alert and functioning at a more optimum level.

In order to lose weight more effectively I can help you to become aware of which habits to change and how to achieve your weight loss goals more efficiently through proper diet, do-able exercise, and better self-acceptance. I will also teach you how to better cope with every day stress and your triggers for overeating. I will "feed you" your weight loss goals while you are deeply relaxed in a state of controlled hypnosis.

In order to quit smoking, I will help you to identify your triggers and teach you alternatives to coping with your stress. I will also assess where you are at with smoking and help you to understand how ready you are to quit. Through deep relaxation I will help you to release your biggest triggers and replace your enjoyment with negative associations so that every time you pick up a cigarette you will feel nauseous.

Life is a mixed bag. Trauma is part of life. Being born is a bit traumatic for most, and giving birth can be traumatic. As we grow older we encounter all kinds of obstacles from minor life lessons to huge hurdles and sometimes big traumas. Trauma is part of life. Currently the trauma of war is a more commonly experienced trauma because there are so many American soldiers returning from the Middle East. I developed a hypnosis protocol that is highly efficient in releasing trauma of any kind from the deep subconscious. It is like deleting a ton of SPAM mail and bad virus' in a computer hard drive so that the mechanism operates faster and more efficiently. My non threatening, relaxing, hypnotherapy releasing protocol, helps people to get past their trauma and to thrive!

Anxiety is also an every day common human experience. Everyone experiences anxiety. My stress relieving exercises combine ancient Eastern Tibetan and Indian meditation and pranic (Ancient Hindu / Yoga) breathing exercises that help to alleviate stress almost instantly. I will teach you how to use these simple techniques in your every day life.

I have a masters degree in psychology and counseling, and have been working with all ages since 1994, that's 16 years! To schedule a controlled and confidential hypnotherapy session with me, please call me at (310) 382-6313 Please also check out my website at: www.aurawalkerhypnotherapy.com

Peace to you in this auspicious time of the early new year! what an exciting symbolic time for fresh beginnings!

Sincerely,

-Aura Walker, MA, CHt