| About smoking cessation (October, 2007): Want to Quit Smoking? Try Hypnosis (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hypnotherapy may be a better way to stomp out cigarettes than other smoking cessation methods, according to new research. Researchers from North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Mass., compared the quit rates of 67 smokers who were hospitalized with a cardiopulmonary condition. All patients were approached about quitting smoking and all said they wanted to do so. Patients were split into four groups upon leaving the hospital. One group received hypnotherapy, one group received nicotine replacement therapy, a third group received hypnotherapy and nicotine replacement therapy, and a fourth group said they wished to quit on their own. After 26 weeks, 50 percent of people who received hypnosis alone... To read the whole story go here------------------------------------------------------------ |
| About hypnosis alleviating medical and emotional conditions (December, 2007): Hypnosis: Another Way to Manage Pain, Kick Bad Habits http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypnosis/SA00084 (Mayo Clinic) -- Have you ever been totally absorbed while reading a book, cooking or watching a movie? Did you zone out to the point you didn't notice what else was going on around you? If so, you've experienced a trance-like state that's similar to what happens to you during hypnosis. Although its medical uses aren't entirely understood, hypnosis appears to help with a variety of health conditions, when provided by a certified hypnotherapist or other qualified clinician. These range from... To read the whole story go here-------------------------------------------------------------- |
| On this webpage I summarize past/current news and research for hypnosis, self-hypnosis and hypnotherapy. (The newest ones you'll find at the top of the webpage.) To read more of each article, just click the "To read the whole story go here" link at the end of each summary... |
| About someone who overcome his misperceptions about hypnosis (Feb 2004)... There's Entrancing News About Hypnosis Hypnosis News from Business Week magazine: FEBRUARY 2, 2004 It's gaining credibility as a treatment for a multitude of troubles, from nicotine addiction to post-traumatic stress disorder. Hypnosis helped James Williams cut back on his drinking eight years ago. So when he developed a fear of flying after September 11, he again sought hypnotic relief. "I had always thought hypnosis was a stage show kind of thing. But I've found it incredibly effective at getting me to focus on what I want to accomplish," says Williams, 56, a vice-president of Polyonics, a Westmoreland (N.H.) maker of bar-code stickers. Indeed, today he travels by plane without anxiety. Although still not well understood, hypnosis... To read the whole story go here------------------------------------------------ |
| U.S. News & World Report "Rated America's Most Credible Print News Source" ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 February 28, Monday The Secret Mind - How Your Unconscious Really Shapes Your Decisions Mysteries of the Mind - Your Unconscious is Making Your Everyday Decisions by Marianne Szegedy-Maszak The snap judgment. The song that constantly runs through your head whenever you close your office door. The desire to drink Coke rather than Pepsi or to drive a Mustang rather than a Prius. The expression on your spouse's face that inexplicably makes you feel either amorous or enraged. Or how about the now incomprehensible reasons you married your spouse in the first place? Welcome to evidence of your robust unconscious at work... To read the rest of the story, go here------------------------------------------- |
| About how hypnosis can help science to slow down dementia... Magazine For Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy ------------------------------------------------------ Public release date 28-July, 2008 Hypnosis may be of help with Dementia A scientist at the University of Liverpool has found that hypnosis can slow down the impacts of dementia and improve quality of life for those living with the condition. Forensic psychologist, Dr Simon Duff, investigated the effects of hypnosis on people living with dementia and compared the treatment to mainstream health-care methods. He also looked at how hypnosis compared to a type of group therapy in which participants were encouraged to discuss news and current affairs. They found that people living with dementia who had received hypnosis therapy showed an improvement in concentration, memory and socialisation compared to the other two treatment groups. Relaxation, motivation and daily living activities also improved with the use of hypnosis... To read the rest of the story, go here------------------------------------------- |
About weight loss (October 9, 2008): Hypnosis and Weight Control (Kilkenny Advertiser) "Are you struggling with shifting those extra pounds that have crept on? Are you lacking in motivation to do something about it because of previous attempts (and failures) with diets? Well, if the answer is yes then hypnosis is the solution. What makes hypnosis so different for weight control and how does it differ from other diets are two questions that hypnotists within Irish Hypnosis Ltd are frequently asked..." To read the whole story go here--------------------------------------------------- |
On becoming smokefree (November 11, 2008): Can hypnosis help people who want to quit smoking? from Newsday.com BY DR MICHAEL CRAIG MILLER. Harvard College November 11, 2008 I've smoked for 20 years and want to quit. A friend recommended a hypnotist, but it scares me. Does hypnosis work? How can I find out if this hypnotist is qualified and reliable? Hypnosis is one of the oldest forms of psychotherapy in the Western world. It may also be the most misunderstood, given its association with entertainers and charlatans. But, in fact, it is a specialized form of meditation and a relaxation technique. Hypnosis involves... To read the rest of the story, go here----------------------------------------------- |
| First an interesting bit of news I culled from Dr. Miller. It concerns how people can get over their fears about hypnosis-based therapies for smoking cessation. |
| This next wonderful, succinct news piece -- with just two waves of a magic wand -- explains how hypnosis can be effective for weight-loss control. -- Forbes |
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