Know-It-All Syndrome

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

Many people, who have a ‘know-it-all,’ persona; whether a Webster definition, or who pretends to know more than anyone else; have one personality trait in common, narcissism. Hidden behind the need to let the world know exactly how smart, funny, interesting or great she/he is, is the need to convince him/herself of their value. All know-it-alls suffer from a lack of self-confidence, and what they seek, through their tireless efforts to impress, is usually the need for approval and validation.

Guest Blog: Evidence for the Existence of a Hypnotic State?

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

A multidisciplinary group of researchers from Finland (University of Turku and Aalto University) and Sweden (University of Skövde) has found that the strange stare of patients under hypnosis may be a key that can eventually lead to a solution to a long debate about the existence of a hypnotic state.

Addictive Personality – What Is It and What Causes It?

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

Society needs to take a hard look at what is created when thoughts and feelings are labeled an Addiction. Western/Allopathic theory and protocol fails to recognize symptoms are inexplicably within the person’s thoughts, feelings and actions. Every symptom can be more accurately defined as an expression of the person’s experiences, lifestyle, beliefs, indoctrination and conditioning.

Guest Blog – Study Reveals Hypnosis Improves IBS Symptoms

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

Various forms of hypnosis, trance, and altered states of consciousness have been documented in a number of cultures throughout history. Some changes in the body have been associated with hypnosis, including changes in skin temperature, heart rate, intestinal secretions and immune response. Preliminary research suggests that hypnosis lowers the sensory and motor component of the gastrocolonic response in patients with IBS.