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 ...

Research shows clowns, handheld video games and hypnosis can be better alternatives to drugs used to help sedate children before they go under anaesthetic. An international study led by Adelaide ...

Are you wondering if hypnosis is real? Well, it turns out that hypnotherapy for anxiety and worry can actually help calm emotional distress that happens before a medical procedure. Hypnosis for ...

What it is: Hypnotherapy combines a calm, focused mental state with structured therapeutic methods to create lasting changes in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Why it matters: Extensive clinical ...

NEW YORK(CBSNewYork)-- A technique that magicians and entertainers have used for years may be useful as a form of cancer therapy. It doesn't treat the cancer itself, but hypnosis has been shown to ...

A teenage patient recently asked us, “How do I stop overthinking?” Though not listed in the DSM-5, overthinking is something many of us find ourselves doing and can often be a sign of psychological ...

Dancing on a stage, acting like a monkey is a common misconception about hypnosis, said Teresa Alva, Hypnobabies Childbirth instructor and Hypno-Doula. Hypnosis can be helpful in many different ...

Self-hypnosis is a process that involves using certain techniques to enter a hypnotic state. While in a state of intense relaxation, people often try to visualize certain goals. Self-hypnosis has its ...

I integrate hypnotherapy with brain-based approaches such as Brainspotting to access subcortical areas that talk therapy alone cannot reach. Did you know that the quality of your relationships is one ...

Quitting smoking can be a real challenge. But it's one of the best things you can do for your health. Smoking is a dangerous, even deadly habit. It's a leading cause of cancer. It also increases your ...