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 ...

In the 18th century, hypnosis was all the rage, but the practice goes back further than many realize. Temple sleep, practiced widely throughout early Greek and Egypt, involved a meditative ritual said ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Joan Raymond writes: Got a weird wart? If home remedies like acid or duct tape aren't working to annihilate it, try self-hypnosis. It’s not as crazy as you think. Though hypnosis has suffered mightily ...

Self-administered clinical hypnosis reduced hot flash frequency and severity by more than 50%, according to the results of a recent study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

I was dubious that it would be work but I've never been so clear, present, and in the moment with my daughter. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Even before I became a parent, finding my “zen” has been an ...

A six-week at-home hypnosis program not only eased hot flashes more than an active placebo but also improved women’s daily functioning and sense of control, offering a powerful new option for those ...

Postmenopausal women who listened to self-guided hypnosis recordings daily for six weeks saw meaningful improvements in hot flash symptoms.

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, ...

Healthy weight loss isn’t a magic trick. For most people, losing weight requires regular exercise, coupled with conscious choices about what, when, and how much to eat. Hormones and health conditions ...