What Is Hypnosis?

Physical Benefits And Goals Of Hypnosis

Research indicates hypnosis can have physical benefits as well as mental ones, though the reason for this isn't well known. It might be related to the body's ability to repair itself when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated. This portion of the nervous system becomes active during rest and relaxation. Hypnosis might help relieve menopause-related hot flashes, and it might also ease the side effects of radiation or chemotherapy treatment for cancer. One of the most common physical goals of hypnosis is to treat and control pain. In fact, it has the potential to help pain caused by headaches, dental procedures, joint problems, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, childbirth, cancer, or burns.

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