Study reports: Hypnosis for depression
If you are feeling depressed, you may want to consider working with a professional who offers hypnosis, according to a recent study appearing in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy (AJCH). For this investigation, researchers conducted a meta-analysis of...
Study says hypnosis could tackle painkiller crisis
Hypnosis can reduce pain by up to 42% and may offer a genuine alternative to painkillers, according to UK researchers. They said their findings suggest that hypnotic intervention could deliver “meaningful pain relief for most people” and, therefore, may be an...
Hypnosis: grounded in science
Last summer, at age 14, Sue Jones suffered from stabbing pains in her abdomen that got so intense, “I couldn’t walk.” She spent three weeks in a wheelchair while doctors ruled out everything from digestive problems to appendicitis. Finally, after a...
Hypnobirthing: Calmer natural childbirth
When Anna Wall realized she was in labor with her son Luke, the 29-year-old first-time mom in Austin, Texas focused her breathing until she had hypnotized herself into a state of deep relaxation. Her eyes closed, she remained in deep hypnosis until delivering her baby...
Research uncovers science of hypnosis
Some argue that hypnosis is just a trick. Others, however, see it as bordering on the paranormal – mysteriously transforming people into mindless robots. Now our recent review of a number of research studies on the topic reveals it is actually neither. Hypnosis may...Paul Gustafson RN CH
A Boston area Hypnotherapist, with 10 years of medical experience as an RN, Paul has been helping clients since 2001 to overcome everyday challenges. Read more
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Healthy Hypnosis: The Simple Truth and Practical Use Paul explains the A-B-C’s of clinical hypnosis and offers case studies and examples of actual client sessions. This is a must read for anyone interested in this fascinating technique.
