PAGE 12, WEDNESDAY, APRIL Z 1975, WHITBY FREE PRESS TODAY'S HEALTH Hypnosis helps relieve tension and anxîéty by David Wood Even though doctors have been using it successfully for decades, hypnosis still lingers on in some peoples' niinds as a "showbiz" phenonienon only one step rernoved from sawing a lady in haîf, I fact, hypnosis is simply a con- dition simnilar to normal sleep in which the subject is especially sus- ceptible to suggestion. Which is why it can help - in a mind-over-mnatter sense - in relieving some of the so-called psychosomiatic problemrs like tension and anxiety. Rather than actually being sleep, hypnosis is more a state of con- sciousness characterized by high levels of concentration. Can anyone be hypnotized? Dr. Bernard Stein, a North York psychiatrist who has used hypriosis with some of bis patients, says the subject should have average or above average intelligence, the abil- ity ta concentrate, and a wilingness ta be hypnotized. It imeans bing prepared to give tip a certain amount of self-control to the hyp- notist. This belief in the hypnotist*s power creates a situiation in which the subject will believe practically anything. This, says Dr. Stein, is why the technique cari be used to lessen pain, to control certain gastro- intestinal disorders, ta correct psychiatric disturbances by unlock- ing a greater self-awareness in the patient, and as an aid in changing such behavior patternis as smoking, or other drug dependence. But, he emphasizes, there is no condition where hypnosis is the one speciic treatment. Hypriosis is an adjunct, an addition, to other meth- ods. And it has ta be used with discretion. For example, using hyp- nosis ta rnask heart or ulcer pains - which arc warning signaIs - could be more dangerous than bene- ficial. The early niedicail hypnotists, Breuer and Freud, used the tech- nique ta treat hysteria by indtrcîng patients to recaîl the circunstanccs of onset, sirice they believedl that hysteria w"as a discase ai the iiiind rather than of the nerves. Even at the turn of the century, physicians had ta work at dispelling thec myths and ru isconcept iôns t hat surrotrldc(l hypnosis. One of these was that if the hypnotîst leaves the room the subject wil never corne out af the trance, or cansciouisness will bc altered irrevocably; in fact, as Dr. Stein points out, in that unlîkely event the patient would mcrely fal aslecp. and w%,ake as normial. Hypnotisnî, then. ks a generally harniless aid in medical treatrnent - involving a very close anid confident interaction between two people. Used properly, it cari he a valuable tool in health care. COURTHOUSE SQUARES MMGIC laXrlv Enropeannagicians were vagabonds, eurryig their tricks ni tlir îxwkvts. Flwy evn titally rîîoved orito stages and into cost umes.('olortists in Arnerica mouralimagie preva lent arnong the ludians of North America., Medicine men wîelded great in- fluence through their corn- miunicat ion with the spirits. ý",7REAT WALL CHINESE & CANADIAN RESTAU RANT Huge stone boulders wblch once protected the royal clty of ViJayanagar back ln the l6tb century today seem to merge with the skeletons of this frntastic lost Hindu city. Located in India's southern Mysor-e State, the Vijayanagar empire was founded in 1336 by the Ilindus, and was farned for its magnificence. ,1The lost city oflIndia tireasure chest of past 668-7021 FREE DELIVERY BUSINESS HOURS Monday - Thursday ......l1 a.m. - 1 .a.m. Friday and Saturday .... il ar.- 3 a.m. Sunday ....................l11a.m. -,lOP.m. 116 Du ndas St. West Whitby WANITEDI CUSTOMERS NO EXPERIENCE NEESR MITCHELL BROTHERS Building Supplies Ltd. Brooklin. 655-4991 H AMPI, India-Hôllywood bas churned out several spectacular motion pictures over the years dealing with the rise and fail of empires and lost Cities. Rome and Pornpeii are two examples- which quickly came to mînd. Today, the ruins of these empires are seen by thousands of camera-toting tourists each year, as bus-loads of people arrive and- depart daily with computer-like efficiency. H-owever, there is one lost city which the movie studios have overlooked, and it is gen- erally regarded by archcolog- ical experts as anc af the most fascinating areas in the world for ruins. Not only that, but the story behind it is romantic and exciting. The place in question ks Hampi, located in India's southerri Mysore State, site of the once proud royal city of Vijayanagar. Here, you will find no tourist busses -only quiet desolation offering a different kind of peace. The peace of departed spirits. The Vijayanagar empire was founded in 1336 by the Hindus, and was fanied for its magnificence. The real glory days lastcd until 1560, although the empire continued for another 100 years under a series of minor rulers. The most famous reigning raja was Krishnadeva Raya (1509-29). The splendour of his capital and wealth of the court impressed Italian and Portu- guese travellers of the day. His military prowess, lavish hospi- tality and love for the arts made him known beyond the confines of India. The ruins of Vijayanagar ,GESUN DIIEILT" are spread over an area somne 26 square kilometers (9 square miles) and most of the build- ings are in- excellent condition. Ruins include palaces, open pavillians, pillared halls, baths, stables and broad ancient bazaars. The reigning rajas of the Vijayanagar empire were con- tinually at war with the Mos- 1cm"sultanates of the Deccan. These Moslems eventually combined against the powerful Hindu kingdom, and an 'enor- mous clash ensued north of the capital in 1565. For ail intents and purposes, the city was takeri, and lost its soul when Ramaraja, the Iast reigning raja of a great dynasty, was killed. He was followed by somne minor rulers who at- tempted ta keep hold of the city. But it was neyer the same thereafter. While visitors flood other great fallen empires, adding an almost carnival atmosphere, the ruins of Vijayanagar re- main sulent near Hampi. Automobile Service Tips ON M057 '7 Ceý 7--lÇ Z3 C/W SCAN3eeC/-/25P A'1 /NV5j/PF ile 7kZ/A'*<. 7-0,McVJ~IL P,e533 77/e 3tjZe /NtIIW41,?7RV 9/6/7- COJ7i-'i-Cc/ r-/:ý 7N VPZALL/TE'0 PASSPO.RTS NW APOINTVENY NECESSARY HOURS: Weeknights.6:OOpm to 9:OOprwt Thursdays ll:OOam to 5:OOpm, Fridays & Saturdays lO:OOam ta 5:OOpm. 214 btock.sireet souyth. wht yontorio ôôil2 J ( ~LAFF 0f THE WEEK & Umm% MM"