It seems like a simple question: What is hypnosis? The answer, however, is quite complicated, and people—including experts in the field—can not agree on a definition. Hypnosis involves a shift in the ...

Hypnosis has been treading the line between quackery and therapy since around the 18th century, but recently it has been picking up steam as an alternative treatment for many disorders. What is ...

When I tell people, and I love telling people, that I was hypnotized recently, they immediately envision me up on a stage acting nuts. Then, usually, they ask if I remember anything about the ...

Self-hypnosis is an accessible, effective treatment for hot flashes, according to an expert. Gary Elkins, PhD, professor of ...

Hypnosis is safe and can work as both a standalone or a complementary treatment with other therapies. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

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 ...

Many women use hypnosis to ease the pain of childbirth. When it comes to using hypnosis during labor, the theory is this: If you're scared, your body will respond accordingly by producing adrenaline, ...

Can hypnosis be an alternative to medication for relieving acute dental pain? Although there are only a few dozen studies on the topic, the evidence is promising that hypnosis can help relieve dental ...

The frequency and severity of menopausal hot flushes could be more than halved through the use of hypnotic audio recordings, which can be listened to from the comfort of home. Up to 80 per cent of ...