Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Hypnotism and the Benefits of Hypnotherapy

By Mark Allen

Hypnotism and hypnotherapy have long been recognized for the benefits they can bring. In the last one hundred years, it has been studied, tested, and refined. Today it provides benefits for millions of people.

For centuries people have looked for different ways to improve themselves and alleviate suffering. Psychology, and psychiatry, psychology are devoted to trying to understand and improve the human condition.

Along the way, there have been many efforts at "alternative" healing and self-improvement. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy fall into this category.

There are many reasons for undergoing hypnotherapy or hypnosis. Relief from emotional disorders, physical problems, and the desire to reach improve one's self and one's potential are the most common.

Hypnotism can address physical problems like over-eating and weight loss, as well as emotional issues such as anger and low self-confidence or self-esteem.

Hypnosis can also help to overcome various negative habits and addictions like cigarette smoking, gambling, even drug and alcohol abuse.

Hypnosis has also been used successfully to aid with severe medical problems like diabetes and even cancer. Patients have been known to undergo pain-free surgery with minimal anesthesia, and reduce recovery times significantly.

Hypnotism and hypnotherapy shouldn't be considered a "cure-all", and may not even always be the best alternative. But more and more studies show that there are significant, tangible, and long-lasting benefits to this type of therapy and self-help. - 15438

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