The Therapycast From Lcch International

In today's show we once again head down to Southeast Asia  where Sheila Menon talks about a decade of hypnosis in Malaysia in an interview first broadcast on BFM 89.9 BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my

In today's show we head down to Malaysia where Sheila Menon talks about weight control in an interview first broadcast on BFM 89.9 BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my

In today’s show we stay sober for October, explore the public’s perception of hypnotherapy based on stage hypnosis, and look at research showing hypnotherapy can reduce fatigue experienced by radiotherapy breast cancer patients, and how hypnotherapy can be used to ease a little reported condition: the discomfort of hot flushes experienced by men.   Go Sober for October: www.gosober.org.uk   Radiotherapy fatigue research: Montgomery GH, David D, Kangas M, Green S, Sucala,M, Bovbjerg DH.  Hallquist MN and Schnur JB. 2014) Randomized controlled trial of a cognitive-behavioral therapy plus hypnosis intervention to control fatigue in patients undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer Journal of Clinical Oncology 32(6): 557-563 Hot flushes in men research: Elkins GR, Kendrick C and Koep L (2014) Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy for Treatment of Hot Flashes Following Prostate Cancer Surgery: A Case Study International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 62(3): 251-259

In today's show we explore the therapeutic benefits of sighing, explore e-cigarettes as a gateway drug to tobacco use, and look at research that shows nicotine poisoning is on the rise in children. The sighing research: Vlemincx, E., Van Diest, I., & Van den Bergh, O. (2016). A sigh of relief or a sigh to relieve: The psychological and physiological relief effect of deep breaths. Physiology & Behavior, 165, 127-135. The e-cigarette as a gateway drug research: Barrington-Trimis, J. L., Urman, R., Berhane, K., Unger, J. B., Cruz, T. B., Pentz, M. A., Samet JM, Leventhal AM & McConnell, R. (2016). E-Cigarettes and Future Cigarette Use. Pediatrics, 138(1), e20160379. The nicotine poisoning research: Etzel, R. A., Wilson, K. M., Balk, S. J., Farber, H. J., Groner, J. A., & Moore, J. E. (2015). Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. Pediatrics, 136(5), 1018-1026.

In todays show, we have part 2 of Peter Mabbutt's chat with LCCH Southwest's Centre Manager Michelle Hague about running, health, well-being, and how to help her raise money for Cancer Research UK. Michelle is raising money for Cancer Research UK by running in their Race for Life on the 17th July 2016. To help Michelle, you can donate via: www.justgiving.com/michellehague You can text a donation to  70070 Text the message YTIG84£  putting the amount you want to donate immediately after the £

In todays show, Peter Mabbutt talks to LCCH Southwest's Centre Manager Michelle Hague about her personal journey with health and well-being, and how she has accomplished this through the medium of running. Michelle is raising money for Cancer Research UK by running in their Race for Life on the 17th July 2016. To help Michelle, you can donate via: www.justgiving.com/michellehague You can text a donation to  70070 Text the message YTIG84£ putting the amount you want to donate immediately after the £

In today's show we dive face first into the therapeutic benefits of eating chocolate, we look at what LSD can tell us about the brain and trance, and explore the joys of having a strong vagus nerve. Harry Potter Theme by Flute Cafe Chocolate references Crichton, G. E., Elias, M. F., & Alkerwi, A. A. (2016). Chocolate intake is associated with better cognitive function: The Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study. Appetite, 100, 126-132. Field, D. T., Williams, C. M., & Butler, L. T. (2011). Consumption of cocoa flavanols results in an acute improvement in visual and cognitive functions. Physiology & behavior, 103(3), 255-260. Mastroiacovo, D., Kwik-Uribe, C., Grassi, D., Necozione, S., Raffaele, A., Pistacchio, L., ... & Ferri, C. (2015). Cocoa flavanol consumption improves cognitive function, blood pressure control, and metabolic profile in elderly subjects: the Cocoa, Cognition, and Aging (CoCoA) Study—a randomized controlled trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 101(3), 538-548. Smit

In today's sojourn into the world of therapy we explore why complaining is bad for you, how anxiety is hard wired into the brain and look at yet more worrying potential side effects of vaping. The anxiety research Laufer O, Israeli D and Paz R (2016) Behavioral and Neural Mechanisms of Overgeneralization in Anxiety Current Biology In Press The e-cigarette research Allen JG, Flanigan SS, LeBlanc M, Vallarino J, MacNaughton P, Stewart J H Christiani DC (2016) Flavoring Chemicals in E-Cigarettes: Diacetyl, 2, 3-Pentanedione, and Acetoin in a Sample of 51 Products, Including Fruit-, Candy-, and Cocktail-Flavored E-Cigarettes Environmental Health Perspectives In Press

In this episode, depression, inflammation, sleep and mindfulness all come under the spotlight.The sleep research:Westermann J, Lange T, Textor J and Born J (2015) System consolidation during sleep - a common principle underlying psychological and immunological memory formation Trends in Neurosciences 38(10): 585-597Cordi MJ, Schlarb AA and Rasch B (2014) Deepening sleep by hypnotic suggestion Sleep 37(6): 1143-1152Professor Millers depression and cytokine research:Raison, C. L., Rutherford, R. E., Woolwine, B. J., Shuo, C., Schettler, P., Drake, D. F., Haroon E and Miller A H (2013) A randomized controlled trial of the tumor necrosis factor antagonist infliximab for treatment-resistant depression: the role of baseline inflammatory biomarkers JAMA Psychiatry 70(1): 31-41Two reviews of the role of cytokines in depression can be read here:Köhler O, Benros ME, Nordentoft M, Farkouh ME, Iyengar RL, Mors O and Krogh J (2014) Effect of anti-inflammatory treatment on depression, depressive symptoms, and adverse effec

In todays show, the media's interest in brain surgery under hypnosis is highlighted. We also explore the UK Governments new recommended drinking levels before looking at the link between alcohol and stress on weight. Papers referred to in the show:Hypnosedation and brain surgeryZemmoura, I., Fournier, E., El-Hage, W., Jolly, V., Destrieux, C., & Velut, S. (2016). Hypnosis for Awake Surgery of Low-grade Gliomas: Description of the Method and Psychological Assessment. Neurosurgery, 78(1), 53-61. Betatropin, stress and weight gainZhang, Y., Li, S., Donelan, W., Xie, C., Wang, H., Wu, Q., ... & Yang, L. J. (2016). Angiopoietin-like protein 8 (betatrophin) is a stress-response protein that down-regulates expression of adipocyte triglyceride lipase. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, 1861(2), 130-137.

In the first show of 2016, Peter Mabbutt explores giving up alcohol for Dry January, and Dr Alan Soh talks about his career in hypnosurgery. Referred to in the show:Alcohol is measured in units, and currently the UK Department of Health guidelines indicate that the safe weekly levels of consumption are:• 2-3 units a day for women• 3-4 units a day for menDependent on the percentage of alcohol contained within each drink:1 pint of beer / lager = 2-3 units1 125ml glass of wine = 1-2 units1/6th gill glass of spirit = 1 unit1 pint of cider = 2-3 units1 glass of sherry / port = 1 unitThe Dry January website is: http://www.dryjanuary.org.uk/The UCL study: Mehta G, Macdonald S, Maurice JB, Al-Khatib SH, Piao S, Rosselli M,Nair D, Jalan R, Sumpter C, Khera-Butler T, Cronberg A and Moore K (2015) 113 Short Term Abstinence from Alcohol Improves Insulin Resistance and Fatty Liver Phenotype in Moderate Drinkers Hepatology 62(S1): 265A-268AThe New Scientist study: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22129502.600-our-liv

In todays show, Peter Mabbutt explores the reality of emotional abuse, its portrayal in the BBC's The Archers and in the media. Peter also explores how the law stands in regard to emotional abuse in the UK, Portugal, Malaysia and Singapore (countries in which the LCCH trains). A comprehensive list of support groups for those affected by abuse in the UK (men, women, children, gay, lesbian) can be found here: http://thisisabuse.direct.gov.uk/need-help   In Malaysia, men and women can contact: http://www.wao.org.my/Do+You+Need+Help_62_62_1.htm   In Singapore, men and women can contact: http://www.aware.org.sg/dealing-with-family-violenceIn Portugal, men and women can contact: http://www.apav.pt

In todays show Peter Mabbutt talks to Andy Cast from Holding Hands for Equality about equality and diversity. You can contact Holding Hands for Equality via one of the following routes: Website - www.hh4e.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/hands4equalityTwitter - www.twitter.com/hands4equalityEmail - info@hh4e.org If you would like top participate in the photography competition then visit: www.hh4e.org/click4equality2016

In todays show, Caroline Dyson talks about her Hypnotherapy in Schools Programme that is being embraced by local authorities in the UK. Caroline can be contacted at: http://www.hypnotherapyinschools.co.uk Telephone: 0121 – 240 0694 Telephone: 07779 101789 Email: info@hypnotherapyinschools.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/hypnoinschools Twitter: @hypnoinschools

Principal of LCCH Scotland, Angela Trainer, interviews world renowned Michael Yapko about psychosomatic medicine, depression and elephants...!

Sheila Menon talks to Noelia Leite about the differences between hypnotherapy in Malaysia and the USA, the role epigenetics has on psychological and physical health, and why Noelia has not embraced eating the dreaded durian fruit.

In Podcast 31 Peter Mabbutt talks to Anne Holve, who shares her journey with  confidence. You can contact Anne by visiting her website: www.anchorhypnotherapy.co.uk or by calling her on 020 7692 1818

In Podcast 30 we tackle the difficult subject of suicide. The LCCH’s Angela Trainer talks to Anne Rowan, founder of Chris's House: Centre for Help Respite Intervention Surrounding Suicide about the work they undertake in Scotland. Chris's House on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/Chriss-House-387877624740201/timeline/ Angela Trainer can be contacted via the Harvest Clinic Website http://www.harvestclinic.co.uk/

Love and relationships come under the spotlight in todays show as Peter Mabbutt talks to relationship expert Beth Sullivan about her work.Beth can be contacted at:www.lovementor.comelizabethsullivan@lovemento.com

  In this episode, we once again focus on hypnosis and childbirth as LCCH Asia’s Sheila Menon talks to Zuhrah Beevi about her PhD research. The reference for Zuhrah’s paper is: Beevi Z, Low WY and Hassan J (2015) Successful Treatment of Ptyalism Gravidarum With Concomitant Hyperemesis Using Hypnosis American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis 58(2): 215-223