Hypnosis in the Mainstream

Hypnotherapy Studies

In a recent Daily Express article, published in August 2007, the Health Editor Victoria Fletcher writes about a new study with breast cancer patients in New York. In this study, conducted by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, hypnotherapy is used to help combat pain and reduce the levels of anaesthesia needed.

The study looked at using hypnotherapy prior to surgery and then assessed the amount of drugs patients needed both during the surgery and after. The study showed that patients who underwent a 15 minute session of hypnosis an hour prior to surgery had shorter surgery times and needed fewer drugs and consequently felt better after the surgery. The reduction of drugs during the surgery reduced their post surgical side affects such as nausea, fatigue and emotional distress.

This story was picked up by the BBC and was added to its growing catalogue of articles about hypnosis being used in the medical mainstream. Another story in the BBC online Health section highlights the use of hypnosis, which is now being taught to selected midwives in Scotland, to help women give birth naturally and reduce the need for pain medications during labour. By learning relaxation techniques through self-hypnosis, women can manage the discomfort, remain calm and have a more peaceful birthing experience.

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NLP

NLP, which has its roots in hypnosis, is also growing in the public consciousness and in acceptance. One of the best known NLP practitioners is Paul McKenna. Although many people still think of him as a hypnotist, much of the work that he is involved in today, in programs such as “I can change your life” on Sky, uses NLP to help people achieve their goals.

NLP is used widely in the field of life coaching, counselling and self-help programs because it uses our own internal dialogue to help let go of worries and fears and focus on what we want to achieve. It is also used extensively in the business world, helping increase confidence and motivation. It is also used in training sales people, teaching people how to “read” the customer more effectively and then use that knowledge to align the product that is being sold.

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