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...
Virtual reality hypnosis cuts post-op pain for children
Virtual reality hypnosis (VRH) can reduce the need for postoperative opioids and anti-anxiety medications and lead to improved outcomes in children, new research suggests. A team of anesthesiologists at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Hopitaux...
Hypnotherapy for pain relief
If you’re looking for a gentle way to reduce the pain that comes with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or osteoarthritis( OA), hypnosis may just do the trick. Studies show that more than 75% of people with arthritis and related diseases experience...
Hypnotherapy Eases Pain of Breast Cancer Surgery
Instead of pills and needles, hypnosis may ease the pain of surgery both during and after the procedure. According to a new study, women who received hypnosis before breast cancer surgery needed less anesthesia during the procedure, reported less pain afterward,...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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