Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a therapy that unlocks the power of the subconscious mind to control physiological conditions. It has proven to effectively relieve pain, reduce stress and allow people to alter unwanted behaviors. Some studies show relief for patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, side effects of chemotherapy, and pregnancy-related nausea. Other reports indicate that hypnotherapy can help patients lose weight or stop smoking.

Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of mind that can occur when a person is absorbed in thoughts or external stimuli and becomes oblivious to certain things around them (picture being caught up in a TV program and not hearing someone calling to you or missing your exit on the freeway because you were lost in your thoughts). In hypnotherapy, practitioners aid patients into such a state and then make suggestions that will help guide them to overcome subconscious beliefs or barriers.