Writing for The Conversation, David Acunzo, an assistant professor in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, examines when and why hypnosis may be used ...

Hypnosis sounds like such a scary thing to many people. You “go under” and maybe lose control of your mind and functions. Someone else is giving you suggestions that you may or may not like. It can be ...

Some people have reported that hypnosis helped them quit smoking. However, more research is necessary to determine how effective it may be. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the ...

Researchers from Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Washington are harnessing the power of interactive media and clinical hypnosis to help people manage pain without drugs. The team ...

When you think about hypnosis, what do you visualize? For many, it’s a clock-swinging magician or a comedy act that forces an unwitting volunteer to make embarrassing public admissions on stage. But ...

"Pain" is the word most associated with labor and delivery. But it doesn't have to be; here's why. Learning self-hypnosis can make childbirth and labor much easier with less discomfort, more control ...

Hypnosis is a technique that practitioners may use to help people change unwanted thoughts or behaviors. Some evidence suggests that this method may be an effective strategy to help some individuals ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. As more women seek a natural birth without risky medical interventions, a new prenatal class is helping them meet that goal ...

Guided self-hypnosis in women with a history of breast cancer led to a 64% reduction in hot flashes after 6 weeks. A daily, self-administered audio hypnosis program could serve as a non-hormonal ...

Self-hypnosis might help some women in menopause find relief from hot flashes. Hot flash frequency and intensity decreased by more than 50% among women who listened to a daily audio hypnosis session, ...