Few terms possess the magnetic allure of hypnosis. It instantly evokes images of powerful, altered states of consciousness. Yet, despite its widespread recognition, considerable confusion remains ...

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 ...

For many people, hypnosis is best known as a party trick or a bit of entertainment: A hypnotist on stage asks for a volunteer who undergoes hypnosis, then, at a snap of the hypnotist’s fingers, the ...

Hypnotherapist Lisa Machenberg uses the method on her three children. — -- Hypnosis is a clinical technique typically used to treat conditions like anxiety and pain but some say it could also ...

A gentle breeze. Water trickling over a fountain. Crisp mountain air. Such scenes sound cool — and simply imagining them could help people feel cooler, too. For women experiencing hot flashes, ...

Self-administered clinical hypnosis was linked to reduced menopausal hot flashes, greater perception of benefit, and reduced interference of hot flashes in daily life. These effects were further ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Self-hypnosis significantly reduced hot flash symptoms in a matter of weeks by ...

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 ...

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, ...

“It is estimated that over 25 million women in the United States have hot flashes, with up to 80% of women in the general population reporting hot flashes during the menopause transition, and 96% of ...