Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are characterized by periods of inflammation and remission. Patients in remission often exhibit persistent gastrointestinal symptoms that are similar to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often referred to as IBS-type or IBS-like symptoms. Studies that have been conducted to test the efficacy of various strategies in treating these conditions have confirmed that … Continue reading Inflammatory bowel diseases and Hypnosis
Category: Benefits of Hypnosis
Researchers have determined that hypnosis is more effective in managing pain resulting from thyroid surgery than general anesthesia. In a study conducted by Badidi et al. (2020) to examine patient’s satisfaction with surgery under Hypnoanesthesia, the researchers determined that patients showed overall satisfaction with the surgery process. Hypnoanesthesia led to a significant reduction in postoperative … Continue reading Hypnoanesthesia for Surgical Pain Management
Neuropathic pain is a common type of chronic pain that mostly affects people with diabetes mellitus. Painful diabetic neuropathy is characterized by mood disorders, sleep disturbances, reduced quality of life, and morbidity. One of the challenges faced in the management of chronic neuropathic pain is the unavailability of a standardized treatment method. The existing studies … Continue reading Diabetic neuropathy and hypnosis
Several studies have explored the influence of hypnosis on cardiovascular autonomic control. These studies have given mixed results as some of them indicate that hypnosis leads to increased cardiac vagal activity, increased vascular sympathetic modulation, while others have indicated no change. These observations are always attributed to the fact that hypnotherapy can influence respiratory pattern. … Continue reading Cardiovascular autonomic control and hypnosis
Studies have shown individuals with high and low scores of hypnotizability show differences involving the “morpho-functional characteristics of the cerebral and cerebellar cortex, cardiovascular control, and sensorimotor integration”. Research has also shown the highs and lows to portray cognitive differences in imagery abilities, attention, and in the functional equivalence between imagery and perception. One of … Continue reading Hypnosis, Neuroscience, and Pain Perception
Hypnoteaching refers to the application of hypnosis in teaching and learning. It is defined as an alternative state of awareness in which learners can focus, concentrate and absorb various suggestions to attain specific educational outcomes. It has been determined that children are more susceptible to hypnotic suggestions than adults, which shows that the use of … Continue reading Hypnoteaching and Hypnolearning
Labor pain is one of the most critical issues in the life of a woman because it represents both a psychological and a physiological challenge. Although labor pain is an experience that every childbearing mother must undergo, every woman experiences it differently and the level of pain may also differ from pregnancy to pregnancy. Moreover, … Continue reading Child birth and Labor Pain Management with Hypnosis
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term that describes a variety of unconventional practices and products. These techniques have been developed over many years and are now being used to treat various kinds of mental health and medical conditions. These CAM techniques are complementary to mainstream treatments such as psychotherapy or medication. Complementary alternative … Continue reading Treating Panic Disorder with Hypnotherapy
Phobias are described as unnecessary fears of life situations, objects or places. They affect individuals differently depending on the person and the reactions they exhibit. Excessive fears are signs of phobias that can adversely affect quality of life, resulting in mental disorders and stress. Other people exhibit adverse reactions that lead to depression, anxiety, panic … Continue reading Hypnosis as a Treatment for Phobias
Trauma is defined as a wounding experience that interferes with an individual’s development, relationships, and coping mechanisms. The condition requires therapy that targets one’s behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Hypnosis can be used effectively to manage trauma and help the affected individuals to invoke their innate potentials of identity and self. Hypnotherapists aim at tuning individuals’ … Continue reading Trauma and hypnosis