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| Photo courtesy of Microsoft Almonds and peanuts are a great source of protein to prevent the a sudden drop in blood sugar associated with the development of phobias. |
According
to Hypnosis Motivation Institute founder John Kappas, Ph.D., low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
can exacerbate or even be the cause of a person’s presenting problem. A sudden
drop in blood sugar can trigger physical symptoms such as shaking, light-headedness
and feeling tired. People can also experience psychological symptoms such as
depression, paranoia, irritability and memory problems. This condition is often
associated with triggering a phobic response and influencing the person’s
suggestibility, which will increase his or her vulnerability to other factors
in the environment, Dr. Kappas warned.
When
someone seeks my help to overcome a phobia, I work with the person to
desensitize the person to the stimuli that triggers his or her anxiety. I also suggest
that the person should include more protein in the diet to help stabilize the
blood-sugar level. Keep protein-rich foods such as almonds or peanuts, cheese
or even a slice of turkey available to snack on between will meals to alleviate
the physical symptoms described above. (Please consult your physician and/or a
certified nutritionist for recommendations about an appropriate diet to manage low
blood sugar).
“As the
blood-sugar level stabilizes, the client’s anxieties will start dissipating on
their own,” Dr. Kappas advised.
Sara R. Fogan, C.Ht. is a certified hypnotherapist based in
Southern California. She graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation
Institute in 2005. For more information about Calminsense Hypnotherapy®
and to set up an appointment, please
visit http://www.calminsensehypnotherapy.com/.
