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andrew rader
Andrew Rader, LAc, MS is a Hypnotherapist, Acupuncturist and Herbalist. He received his BS in Biochemistry from UC Berkeley and his MS from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He completed an internship at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing. Andrew studied smoking cessation hypnosis with Will Goodey and has been in private practice since 1988.
He has been practicing Tai Chi, Qi-Gong and meditation for the past 30 years and brings all of this experience into his work with clients.
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The Biggest Myth About Hypnosis Dispelled
People have a lot of preconceived notions about Hypnosis . A popular held myth about hypnosis is that in hypnosis you can be made to do...
Coronavirus and Smoking/Vaping – They Don’t Mix
I am writing now from the San Francisco Bay Area where we are in day 9 of our Shelter in Place order. It is already proving to be...
Quitting Smoking…..It’s All In Your Mind
Sometimes the common wisdom is just plain wrong. And the truth is just that simple. Ask anyone who has quit smoking successfully and they...
The Problem With Smoking and the Addiction Model
Addiction is not a disease. Thankfully, we are hearing more and more that the current, yet troubling addiction model is not holding up to...
Honestly, What Had I Been Waiting For? Quitting Smoking Was Easy!
“Honestly, what had I been waiting for? Quitting smoking was easy. The secret, you see, is hidden in the phrase itself. You stop putting...
Nicotine Addiction: A Meme to be questioned
The Truth About Nicotine and Smoking Andrew Rader, LAc, MS Here are some things to consider that may shake your belief in the widely held...
Smoking Long Cigarettes Can Put You at Greater Risk
Smoking long cigarettes can put you at greater risk of lung and oral cancer. In a study by Dr. Vardavas from Harvard School of Public...
Electronic Cigarettes are A Sham
Electronic cigarettes (E cigarettes) are vapor and mirrors, with toxins mixed in. The argument in favor of them is that they are the...
The Dangers of Taking Wellbutrin to Quit Smoking
Wellbutrin to Quit Smoking Bupropion, (aka Zyban, Wellbutrin) is one of the most prescribed medications for smoking cessation. What are...
Quitting Smoking: Is It Mind Over Matter?
Most smokers over the age of 30 want to quit smoking. They think about stopping the tobacco habit to varying degrees, some even attempt...
Why Obama Quit Smoking Cigarettes
In an recent online article from USA Today , “President Obama says he quit smoking for one major reason: First Lady Michelle Obama.” In...
Do You Remember Your First Cigarette?
Do you remember your first cigarette? For most people their first cigarette was not a pleasurable experience. It took some getting used...
3 Reasons Hypnosis Works for Smoking Cessation
Hypnosis has been recognized for thousands of years and is used for treating pain, depression, anxiety, psychological problems and habit...
Number One Factor for Success in Quitting Smoking
What is the number one factor in success in quitting smoking... Determination If a man is willing to put a cage on his head and give the...
The Hidden Benefit of Goals
Recently I came across a wonderful piece by Mark Susnow on Goals, here it is: THE HIDDEN BENEFITS OF GOALS The future is not some place...
I am so glad I Quit Smoking
Emma quit in one session. She’s middle aged too. It’s been six months now and she is feeling wonderful. She hasn’t gained any weight or...
Want To Quit Too?
Do you want to quit too? The biggest myth about tobacco is that it is hard to stop smoking. White knuckling it is hard. However, once...
Big Tobacco Fighting Prop 29 in California
If you are a voter in California, do us all a favor and vote yes for Prop 29 on June 5th.. Simply by making smoking more expensive, fewer...
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