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 ...

A strange mystic swings a pocket watch back and forth, repeating the phrase "You're getting sleepy, very sleepy," giving them absolute command over their subject. That's not how hypnotism really works ...

This medical treatment is widely misunderstood, but can be unexpectedly effective for many conditions. Here's what happens to ...

Virtually all people who want to help themselves with hypnosis gain at least some benefit, since everyone can improve their mind/body connection with achievement of a healthier mental state, patience, ...

This sleep hypnosis video opens with a consent mechanism that's smarter than it looks: you're asked to say out loud that you accept the hypnosis before anything happens. From that point, a balloon pop ...

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 ...

Misrepresentations of hypnosis seem to pervade television shows and movies. For instance, they suggest hypnosis produces an unusual state of consciousness (trance) associated with loss of willpower ...

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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 ...