07/14/2025
Transforming Health from the Inside Out: How Hypnotherapy Complements Canadaās New Obesity Guidelines
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Todayās Spotlight: A major new study in CMAJ shows obesity rates in Canada surged faster during the pandemic (2020ā2023) than in the previous 11 yearsāespecially affecting young adults and women ļæ¼.
The findings echo a broader shift in Canadaās medical community: obesity is being redefined as a chronic disease influenced by mental, emotional, genetic, and socioeconomic factors, not just diet or exercise choices ļæ¼.
š§ Why Hypnotherapy Matters
⢠Hypnotherapy addresses stress, emotional triggers, and unhealthy habits at the subconscious level.
⢠It empowers clients to connect with their core values and internal motivation.
⢠It creates lasting shifts in behaviour, from snacking or impulse eating to making intentional and mindful choices.
⢠It reduces shame and self-blameāaligning with new guidance emphasizing compassion and unbiased care from healthcare providers ļæ¼ ļæ¼.
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In Practice
1. Explore Root Causes: Through guided sessions, discover emotional or habitual drivers behind unhealthy patterns.
2. Correct Weight Bias: Replace self-criticism with self-compassionāreframing self-talk to support wellness goals.
3. Plan Realistic Change: Create sustainable routines in partnership with nutritionists, hypnotherapists, and other providersāaligned with CMAJās recommendation for personalized, multidisciplinary care.
4. Track Progress Beyond the Scale: Measure success by improved mood, energy, sleep, and overall quality of lifeānot just number on the scale.
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š¬ Want Support?
Thinking about how hypnotherapy might help or want to refer a friend? The Canadian Hypnosis Centre is perfectly positioned to help you. In addition to our Clinical Hypnotherapists, we also have a Registered Dietitian on staff who has 25 years experience in the medical field. We are happy to share how sessions can support mindset shifts and behaviour aligned with evidence-based obesity care. Letās start the conversation!
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ā¤ļø If todayās study or this holistic mindset shift resonates, share this post with someone who might find value in it.
Together, we can support change thatās compassionate, evidence-based, and rooted in the powerful connection between mindset and well-being.