Early theories of motivation focused on instinct and drive reduction and dealt primarily with biologically based behavior. More recent theories ascribe complex human behavior to expectations, values, and needs for achievement and self-esteem.

Motivation to obtain some standard of excellence has been one of the most studied aspects of social motivation.  In contrast to pole with low achievement motivation, those with high achievement motivation attempt harder tasks, persist longer, and choose goals that are challenging but not overwhelmingly difficult.

The role of conventional medical and health care and how this relates to the professional standards of care in the hypnotherapy clinic. Evidence supports the clinical use of hypnosis for pain control, for weight control, in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, and as an adjunct to cognitive behavioral therapies.

The idea of using hypnotherapy in the management of diverse problems such as pain management, persistent cough, gastrointestinal symptoms etc. opens new paths of treatment for the holistic physician. 

Sex is incredibly difficult to discuss, despite the vast range of words to choose from and the huge number of sexual images that surrounds us. However in any good relationship you'll need to be able to talk about it. With good communication people can create the four ingredients of good sex, which build on the initial chemistry of attraction:

• Expressing affection
• Finding mutual vocabulary
• Communicating likes and dislikes
• Negotiating and compromising

We bring information about the world around us through a chain of events known as sensory information processing. The first part of this process is sensation, the activation of sensory receptors by physical stimuli and the transmission of neural signals to the brain. The second part is perception, the final mental representation of the original stimuli as organized by the brain.

This chain of events, from sensation to perception, is a single continuous process.Sensations can vary in following ways: quality, timing and the information they carry about location. Adaptation allows us to react quickly to any change of stimulus once our senses are exposed to a constant, unchanging level of stimulation.

There are two separate minds, the conscious mind and the subconscious mind, which creates the body’s controlling “central voice.” The mind and body are also one. Whatever action takes place in the mind produces an immediate reaction in the body and vice-versa. 

As children we are programmed and conditioned to have beliefs in each area of our life. This was instilled by parents, teachers and caregivers, through books we read and the experience we’ve had. 

When we think about prevention of disease it’s usually about physical factors but there is a very important emotional component that comes into play. Each influences the other. Coping does not just mean dealing with the physical symptoms, it also means processing the emotional competent of the disease.

The main reason for the failure of modern medical science is that it is dealing with results and not causes.  Emotional and psychological issues can affect the body and cause illness, and it is essential to be aware of this. 

To achieve lifelong health and wellness the body must be well balanced. Healthy refers not only to the physical being, but also to the sate of a number of related processes. It involves the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social dimension of people’s lives.

A problem with any of these will directly affect out body’s overall performance or total fitness. 

• Physical fitness
• Social fitness
• Spiritual fitness
• Emotional fitness
• Psychological fitness