Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the common conditions affecting people across the world. Various treatment methods have been adopted to treat the illness and ameliorate its effects. Drug therapy has proved beneficial in most cases, through additional therapies are also being considered. There has been a growing interest in the use of … Continue reading Can High Blood pressure be treated with Hypnosis
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Surgery is an agonizing experience due to the pain that patients always experience. Doctors use various techniques including analgesics to manage it, though some of these methods have not been very effective. An Hypnosis aided Awake Surgery (HAs) technique is another intervention believed to help reduce the psychological trauma related to surgery and decrease the … Continue reading Hypnosis aided Awake Surgery
Patients undergoing Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedure when they are awake may experience anxiety, stress and pain. In some cases, local anesthesia with conscious sedation (LACS) has not even proved successful in ameliorating these conditions. Moreover, it has been determined that use of sedatives may results in other health complications such as aspiration, hypoxia … Continue reading Hypnosis and surgery
Many individuals would agree that pain management after a cancer surgery is the most challenging aspect of the cancer treatment process. It is true that different guidelines are often provided for pain management after a cancer treatment, including the need for regular anesthesia. However, organizations or bodies that offer these recommendations also acknowledge the role … Continue reading Hypnosis for Procedure-related Cancer Pain
Most people believe their immune systems aren’t controlled by their central nervous systems. However, decades of research might make them think otherwise. The brain connects with the immune system through the limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary pathway, and the immune system responds by releasing hormones. Through mind-body relaxation, ego strengthening, and guided imagery, hypnosis may help the brain and … Continue reading Allergies and Hypnosis
As my father recently had a stroke and another parental type figured passed away on Tuesday for both of them, it seems appropriate to do a replay of my strokes and hypnosis article in honour of my father. *** When people [unaware] think of hypnosis, they often think of something close to mind … Continue reading Strokes and Hypnosis (repeat)
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal problem affecting up to 20% of the population. Primarily known for it's pain and discomfort as well as changing frequency of bowel movement, it also can include constipation and diarrhea. Often it also leads to a decrease in the quality of life and potentially missing school or work. … Continue reading Treating IBS with hypnosis
Studies show that medically applied hypnosis can help relieve your symptoms and also alleviate the mental effects caused by pain. If you suffer from from any of the following symptoms, a report by Stoelb, Molton, Jensen, & Patterson (2009) suggests hypnosis might alleviate the following forms of pain • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal … Continue reading More hypnosis and pain management
Studies show that medically applied hypnosis can help relieve pain suffering due to injuries, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, some studies suggest that undergoing hypnosis for your injury or wound can promote faster healing (Ginandes & Rosenthal, 1999). These studies compare the use of hypnosis (for relaxation or for analgesia) against the … Continue reading Wound healing and hypnosis
Let’s be honest: Medical anesthesia can be expensive and unpleasant. The stronger pain-killers taken for chronic pain, such as back pain and arthritis, can leave individuals feeling out of sorts and not quite themselves, assuming they help at all. Pain-relievers for minor medical procedures, including dental surgeries and childbirth, are more likely to work, but … Continue reading Hypnotherapy for Pain Management