High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects almost half of all adults in the US. Anyone who has high blood pressure, if uncontrolled, is at risk for heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the country. In 2017, it was estimated that only 1 in 4 adults with high [...]
While the world grapples with the current COVID-19 pandemic, there has been progress with confirmed COVID-19 patients using a modality common to hypnosis. As confirmed patients must be treated in isolation due to the highly infectious nature of the coronavirus, patient anxiety and sleep disturbance increased significantly after going into isolation. Furthermore, drugs to assist [...]
Do you suffer from anxiety? If so, you’re not alone. The National Institute of Medical Health estimates that over 19% of the population in the US (over 60 million people!) has had an anxiety disorder in the past year. If you’re unsure whether you have anxiety, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and [...]
Are you experiencing depression or do you suffer from some or all of the symptoms of depression such as; sadnesstirednesstrouble focusing or concentratingunhappinessangerirritabilityfrustrationisolationloss of interest in pleasurable or fun activities? If so, you’re not alone. Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. In fact, it’s estimated that over [...]
Do you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Do you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? The increased intensity of modern life and the experiences in combat situations have brought on enormous stress and have led many people to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Hypnosis is one of the treatment methods available to professionals and [...]
Hypnosis can help relieve your pain! In a previous blog on this site (Hypnosis Can be Effective in Managing Pain), it is mentioned that hypnosis can be helpful in reducing patients' pain and anxiety during surgery, prior to chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients and alleviating chronic tension headaches. If fact, hypnosis is likely to be [...]
Does the thought of going to the dentist scare you? If so, you are not alone. While everyone agrees oral health is extremely important, the main problem encountered during routine dental treatment is anxiety and fear called dental phobia. Even a medical treatment of the oral region under local anesthesia procedures is a cause for [...]
Trouble with Headaches? Migraine headache is a type of headache with signs and symptoms of sensitivity to light, smells, or sounds, eye pain, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Triggers for migraine include foods, stress, and oversleeping. Migraine imposes major personal and social costs upon individuals and society . In an Australian study on the cost [...]
Do you have IBS? Try hypnosis. If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, distension, and altered bowel habits, you know that there remains a significant lack of effective medical treatments for IBS. However, a number of studies have shown that hypnosis, in conjunction with normal visits to [...]
Hypnosis Can Be Effective in Managing Pain Pain that persists for longer than 6 months is referred to as chronic pain. Does this sound familiar? Unrelieved chronic pain can cause considerable suffering, physical limitations, and emotional distress. Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical care but often persists despite treatment [...]
