Conversations I have had in the past about the difference between relaxation, self-hypnosis and meditation have always been slightly perplexing. As the universal benefits of all three: reduction in ...

Science backs hypnosis: Dozens of meta-analyses and clinical trials confirm hypnotherapy’s effectiveness for anxiety, depression, pain, and more, with significant improvements over control groups. How ...

A new 'hypnosedation' technique offers a new alternative for patients undergoing awake surgery for gliomas, suggests a study in the January 2016 issue of Neurosurgery. Initial evaluation shows a high ...

Skin conditions have a large psychological component in that stress tends to exacerbate various inflammatory skin conditions from eczema to rosacea and psoriasis. Stress also can lead to the ...

Researchers at Ohio State University have determined that hypnosis and related relaxation techniques can actually prevent the weakening of the immune response that often follows periods of acute ...

Skin conditions have a large psychological component in that stress tends to exacerbate various inflammatory skin conditions from eczema to rosacea and psoriasis. Stress also can lead to the ...

Hypnotherapy -- or hypnosis -- is a type of nonstandard or "complementary and alternative medicine" treatment. It uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a ...

A years-long case involving a teacher’s use of hypnosis on students and staff members at a Florida school was back in the news this week when the case was settled before going to trial. Since it was ...