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 ...

During the first one or two sessions with a patient I discuss the importance of positive self-talk as a prelude to use of hypnosis in a positive way. I demonstrate that telling themselves that they ...

During the first one or two sessions with a patient I discuss the importance of positive self-talk as a prelude to use of hypnosis in a positive way. I demonstrate that telling themselves that they ...

Quitting smoking can be a real challenge. But it's one of the best things you can do for your health. Smoking is a dangerous, even deadly habit. It's a leading cause of cancer. It also increases your ...

Hypnotherapy -- or hypnosis -- is a type of nonstandard or "complementary and alternative medicine" treatment. It uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a ...

The idea of drifting into a state of unconsciousness and waking up able to resist cravings and drop weight sounds too good to be true for most dieters. Hypnosis is widely used to help overcome phobias ...

The term “trip” notwithstanding, anyone who’s ever used a mind-altering drug can tell you that the experience does not follow a direct path from point A to B. Appropriately, then, a recent conference ...