Andrew Hardwick
Hypnotherapy
Featured in 'Diabetes Wellness Magazine' Autumn 2025 Edition
Presenter of 'Change Habits & Thrive' on Hutt Radio 88.3FM
Manage Diabetes With Hypnosis and Tai Chi
Did you know we can help manage Type 2 Diabetes with hypnosis?
Diabetes New Zealand do! - They interviewed me in December 2024
We were recently featured in Diabetes Wellness Magazine, Autumn 2025 Edition.
This article tells how we use Hypnotherapy to help manage Type 2 Diabetes
From now until 30th April 2025 we are running 'Hypnosis for Diabetes' promotions
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Offer 1 - Enjoy a 90 minutes session (Normally $285) for the cost of a 60 minutes session ($190)
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Offer 2 - Prepay for 3 x 1 hour sessions for just $450 (That's $150/hr instead of $190/hr)
Call or Text "DIAB" and state "Offer 1" or "Offer 2" to start now
Tai Chi can also help you to manage Diabetes
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Tai Chi can be a powerful tool for managing diabetes by improving physical health,
reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being. Here’s how it helps:
1. Improves Blood Sugar Control**
- Regular Tai Chi practice increases insulin sensitivity, helping the body to use glucose more effectively.
- It enhances circulation, which is crucial for people with diabetes to prevent complications like neuropathy.
2. Reduces Stress and Lowers Cortisol**
- Stress can cause blood sugar spikes due to the release of cortisol.
- Tai Chi’s slow, mindful movements and breathing techniques promote relaxation, helping to stabilise blood sugar levels.
3. Enhances Physical Activity Without Overexertion**
- Unlike high-intensity workouts, Tai Chi provides gentle, low-impact exercise that improves strength, balance, and flexibility. This is ideal for people with diabetes, especially those with joint pain or mobility issues.
4. Supports Cardiovascular Health**
- Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease, but Tai Chi helps by improving circulation, reducing blood pressure, and enhancing heart function.
5. Aids Weight Management**
- Regular practice can help with weight loss or maintenance, which is essential for managing type 2 diabetes.
6. Improves Sleep Quality**
- Poor sleep can negatively impact blood sugar control. Tai Chi promotes relaxation and better sleep patterns, contributing to overall diabetes management.
7. Reduces Risk of Diabetic Complications**
- Improved balance and coordination from Tai Chi reduce the risk of falls, which is crucial for those with diabetes-related nerve damage.
Tai Chi is an excellent complementary practice for diabetes management when combined with a healthy diet, medication (if prescribed), and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels. Would you like some simple Tai Chi exercises to get started?
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