Hypnotherapy Aids in Promoting Better Helth

Hypnotherapy, also referred to as Hypnosis or hypnotic suggestion, is a type of complementary and alternative medicine in which the mind is used to help with a variety of problems, such as breaking bad habits or coping with stress. A person is put into a trance-like state in which to have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a therapist using verbal repetition and mental images. When you're under hypnosis, you usually feel calm and relaxed and are more open to suggestions.

      Hypnosis can be used to help you gain control over undesired behaviors or to help you cope better with anxiety or pain. It's important to know that although you're more open to suggestions during hypnosis, you don't lose control over your behavior.

      Hypnotherapy can be an effective method for coping with stress and anxiety. In particular, hypnosis can reduce stress and anxiety before a medical procedure, such as a breast biopsy.

      Hypnosis has been studied for other conditions, including:

• Weight Control.  Hypnosis can aid in creating a new relationship with food and removing anxiety around weight loss.

• Pain control. Hypnosis may be beneficial for pain associated with cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, temporomandibular joint problems, dental procedures, and headaches.

• Hot flashes. Hypnosis may relieve symptoms of hot flashes associated with menopause.

• Behavior change. Hypnosis has been used with some success in the treatment of insomnia, bed-wetting, smoking, obesity, and phobias.

• Fatigue. Hypnosis has been used to treat fatigue associated with radiotherapy in people with breast cancer.

Source: Mayo Clinic