N.B. Please note that Hypnotherapy and EFT belong to alternative, non-medical modalities, and should not be a replacement for a professional medical treatment. Always consult your doctor when considering them as an option.

Hypnosis is one of the oldest and most documented psychologic interventions for the reduction of pain and suffering. In recent years, it has become an increasingly more acceptable therapeutic intervention by health care provider in a variety of settings. Although scientists differ on theories about the nature of hypnosis, it is obvious that persons who are hypnotized report changes in the way they feel, think, and behave. Research studies are inconclusive about the outcomes of hypnosis. However, many studies (Ashton et al., 1997; Cadranel et al., 1994; Chaves & Dworkin, 1997; Hrezo, 1998; Lang, Joyce, Spiegel, Hamilton, & Lee, 1996; Marchioro et al., 2000; Patterson & Jensen, 2003; Van der Does, Van Dyck, & Spijker, 1988) have demonstrated that self-hypnosis in persons who experience pain or stress can reduce the need for pain medications. Outcomes of untreated or mistreated pain in the older adult can lead to depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness. Hypnosis may be an option for the older adult who does not want to take pharmacologic agents for chronic pain. To date, only a limited number of studies have documented the outcomes of hypnosis in the older adult (Ashton et al., 1997; Gay, Philippot, & Luminet, (Cuellar N. 2005 . Pain Management Nursing, Vol 6, No 3)

A study investigating impact of hypnosis during embrio transfer on the outcome of in vitro fertilization produceced a conclusion that the use of hypnosis during ET may significantlyimprove the IVF/ET cycle outcome in terms of increased implantation and clinical pregnancy rates. Furthermore, it seems that the patients attitude to the treatment was more favorable. (Fertil Steril 2006;85:1404-8 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.)

There is a growing body of evidence that in addition to your chosen medical treatment, hypnosis and EFT can be helpful in Bruxism (teeth grinding), pregnancy and childbirth, backache and spastic colon.You can choose hypnosis in addition to or instead of dental anesthesia.

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