Gagging For It

Cut yourself free from gagging with The Magic Techniqueâ„¢

by Dr James Main

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In Gagging For It, Dr James Main addresses a common yet often overlooked affliction: the hypersensitive gag reflex. For those who dread the thought of dental appointments or flinch at the slightest touch around the neck, this book offers a beacon of hope. With over 40 years of dental experience and 15 years dedicated to research, Dr Main presents the MAGIC Technique, a revolutionary approach that reinterprets the gag reflex as a manageable airway issue rather than an insurmountable challenge.

Published in the esteemed British Dental Journal, this book serves as an accessible guide for anyone seeking to regain control over their gag reflex. Dr Main’s step-by-step self-help method is both practical and empowering, encouraging readers to confront their fears and transform their experiences at the dentist’s chair and beyond.

Gagging For It is not merely a manual; it is an invitation to reclaim one’s life from the constraints of discomfort. Dr Main’s clear and straightforward writing demystifies the condition, making it relatable and manageable. This book is essential reading for anyone who has suffered in silence, offering strategies to overcome this issue and live life more fully. With Dr Main’s expertise, readers can finally stop gagging and start living, making this a valuable addition to the libraries of those seeking relief and empowerment.

Published by Mainboys Publishing on 2025-11-22

Dr James Main has been a practicing private dentist for the past 40 years, working in the UK and overseas. He was a Royal Navy Dental Officer and taught for many years at the University of Manchester Dental School. He currently works at his private dental practice in Somerset, where he lives with his family and their dog.

He is the co-author of several academic papers in dental journals, both in the UK and the US, and is also a published poet.

Dr James has had a lifelong interest in hypnotherapy, successfully treating numerous patients for psychosomatic disorders unrelated to dentistry.

He has spent the last 13 years developing the MAGIC technique and in 2024 published a paper about it in The British Dental Journal for the benefit of other clinicians.

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