Hypnotherapy applications

Hypnotherapy Applications offers an overview of effective treatments with hypnosis for numerous complaints such as persistent physical complaints, anxiety, depression, weight management, oncology, PTSD, irritable bowel syndrome, pain management, insomnia, sports performance, bereavement counseling, smoking, stress, dentistry, addictions, well-being and self-confidence.
This text will be updated as relevant research becomes available.

Content

• Introduction
• Persistent physical complaints (MUPS)
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
• Allergies
• Fears and phobias
  • Fear of pricks
• Chronic complaints
• Dementia
• Depression
• Epilepsy
• Weight Management
• Child Hypnosis
• Oncology
• Transitional symptoms
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Performance Improvement
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Pain Management
  • Hypnosis in surgical procedures
  • Pain management in childbirth
• Sexual problems
• Insomnia
• Sports performance enhancement
• Dying Guidance
• Quitting smoking
• Stress and the immune system
• Dentistry
• Tinnitus
• Lost objects
• Addictions
• Welfare
• Self-confidence

Introduction to hypnotherapy applications

Hypnosis, an ancient technique often associated with relaxation and behavior modification, has a wide range of applications that are both medical and psychological in nature.
Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis in conjunction with therapeutic processes.
The efficacy of hypnotherapy has long been known and scientifically established.
Particularly in the areas of pain management and depression, large meta-studies have been conducted confirming the effectiveness of hypnosis.
Meanwhile, there have been major breakthroughs in research and meta-studies in many more areas.
Until recently, there was no clarity on the state of hypnosis.
However, with the research of de Matos et al. published in late 2024, it has become clear that two states of hypnosis have been scientifically demonstrated.
These findings have laid the foundation for a deeper understanding of how hypnosis works and how it can be applied in different contexts.
If you want to learn more about various hypnotherapy techniques, read this article.

Virtually no negative effects in hypnotherapy applications

The article “The Rate of Adverse Events Related to Hypnosis During Clinical Trials” by Jared W. Bollinger, published in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, examines the frequency of adverse events that occur during clinical trials involving hypnosis.
Data collected from ClinicalTrials.gov showed that the percentage of serious adverse events likely attributable to hypnotherapy applications was 0%, while the percentage of other adverse events was 0.47%.
This percentage is consistent with previous reports.
The study highlights the need for more accurate assessment methods in future clinical trials, especially in mental health disorders.
For more information, read the full article here.

Persistent physical complaints (ALK)

The article “The Efficacy of Hypnotherapy in the Treatment of Psychosomatic Disorders: Meta-analytical Evidence” by Erich Flammer and Assen Alladin presents a meta-analysis of 21 randomized, controlled clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in psychosomatic disorders.
The analysis included studies in which patients were treated exclusively with hypnotherapy, as well as studies in which standard medical care was used as adjunctive treatment.
Hypnotherapy was divided into classical, mixed and modern forms.
Results showed a weighted mean effect size of d+ = 0.61, indicating significant effectiveness of hypnotherapy in treating psychosomatic disorders.
The analysis revealed significant differences between the various forms of hypnosis, although the relationship between treatment dosage and outcome was not significant.
The meta-analysis highlights that hypnotherapy is a highly effective treatment modality for psychosomatic disorders.
For more details, see the full article here.

Irritable bowel syndrome

There is much scientific evidence for the work of irritable bowel syndrome with hypnosis.
Also read this article.

Fibromyalgia

Read this article on fibromyalgia and hypnosis.

Allergies

Hay fever

Hay fever can be established because there were certain pollen in the air during a threatening event that established a “negative” connection with the subconscious mind.
The subconscious mind wants to protect and thinks, pollen in the air, the airways had best allow as little pollen as possible because it is dangerous.
For example, in hypnotherapy we encounter children who develop a pollen allergy during a birthday party.
They act “hyper,” fine for the child, but the subconscious mind can still see signals that something special is going on and make a cross-reference with the pollen in the air.
If we go back to the event through regression therapy (R2C & Fix it = regress to the cause and fix it) and desensitize it there.
Also read this article feed hay fever and hypnosis.

Fears and Phobias

Fears and phobias are common psychological problems that can have a significant impact on daily life.
Hypnosis, a technique often used to achieve an altered state of consciousness, is increasingly recognized as a possible treatment method for these conditions.

Fear of the dentist

Read how Simone got rid of dental anxiety in one session.

Fear of pricks

The article “Psychological interventions for needle-related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents” published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, examines the effectiveness of psychological interventions in reducing pain and stress related to needle procedures in children and adolescents.
The review analyzes 59 randomized controlled trials with a total of 5550 participants, comparing interventions such as distraction, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and hypnosis with control conditions.
Hypnosis, although based on very low-quality evidence, was found to be effective in reducing self-reported pain and distress, as well as behavioral distress.
For detailed results and methodology, consult the full article at the Cochrane Library.

Chronic complaints

Hypnotherapy can help with numerous chronic complaints.
Read this article.

Depression

Depression can have profound effects on daily life.
Hypnosis can help by breaking negative thought patterns and reinforcing positive thoughts and behaviors.
This is often done in combination with other therapies.
Meta-analyses, such as that of Milling et al. (2018), show that hypnotherapy can be effective in treating depression.
Hypnosis offers a safe and non-invasive approach to relieve the symptoms of depression.

Dementia

We grow up with the idea that as you get older all kinds of problems arise with regard to your memory – forgetfulness, difficulty storing new information – and health.
We receive this negative programming from an early age and establish thought patterns even before we can think critically ourselves.
The question is what it does to us.
Do we behave as we age from this programming?
Middle-aged people who forget something sometimes wonder, “Am I becoming forgetful already? One of the rules of hypnosis says, ‘what the mind expects to happen, stands a good chance of happening.’
In psychology, this is called the “self-fulfilling prophecy.

Use an antidote

From this perspective, it is important to give ourselves an antidote to this negative programming and release imaginative fears around old age.
We should think of memory as a muscle.
You do need to actively maintain it to keep functioning properly, but then why shouldn’t it just keep working properly?
Studies around neuroplasticity show that the brain is capable of creating flexible brain connections well into old age.
Hypnosis for seniors is still in its infancy.
Not as many programs have been developed for it.
In addition, it is more difficult to work with people who are already severely demented because they no longer understand hypnotic suggestions very well.
Nevertheless, older clients can also benefit from the positive effects of (self) hypnosis.
In Liverpool, forensic psychologist Dr. Simon Duff investigated the effects of applying hypnosis to people suffering from dementia and compared them to the effects of other – more commonly used – methods of supporting people with dementia.
The results of Duff’s study suggest that the people who underwent hypnotherapy experienced improvements in their concentration, memory and coping, compared to the control group.
Relaxation, motivation and performance of daily activities also improved.
Give yourself antidotes and release negative programming and imagination fears at a younger age.
If you want to listen to a free audio of self-hypnosis for seniors, get a free membership with the Hypnosis Community.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent, uncontrolled seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
These seizures vary in intensity and form, from brief moments of loss of consciousness to prolonged, severe convulsions.
Epilepsy can occur at any age, and causes can vary, including genetic predisposition, brain damage from injury or infection, and developmental disorders.
Although epilepsy cannot be cured, most patients can effectively control their seizures with medication and lifestyle modifications.
Application of hypnosis seems to hold great promise. Read this article.

Weight Management

Weight management as a hypnotherapy application can be an effective method for weight loss by addressing the underlying causes of eating behaviors.
It can help change eating habits and promote a healthier lifestyle.
Research by Kirsch et al. (1996) shows that hypnosis can contribute to long-term weight loss.
Hypnosis helps develop healthy eating habits and enhance motivation to maintain a healthy weight.

Child Hypnosis

Hypnosis works particularly well with children.
It is very child-friendly and great results can be achieved quickly.
Examples of hypnosis with children include working with various fears, bedwetting, being bullied.
and many more. Also read about children and hypnosis here.
Children can also easily absorb negative suggestions.
More about children and the power of words. 

Highly sensitive children

With hypnosis, we can help children who are highly sensitive and have a variety of symptoms based on that.
Also read this article.

Children and chronic pain

A study shows that self-hypnosis can significantly improve the quality of life of children with chronic pain.
A group of French researchers (led by Honorine Delivet) sought to find out whether and, if so, how effective self-hypnosis can be in treating children with pain.
They did so in a multidisciplinary therapeutic-educational treatment program for 26 children aged 7 to 17 with chronic pain.
From the study, goals such as pain reduction, improved sleep quality, educational outcomes and functional activity were found to be partially or fully achievable.
In 16 patients, pain reduced and in 10 children all goals were achieved.
In nine, therapeutic goals were partially achieved.
The results were solely due to self-hypnosis.
The researchers conclude that with self-hypnosis in a multidisciplinary treatment program, a significant reduction in pain can be achieved.
In addition, quality of life improved in 42% of patients.
The study also shows that self-hypnosis in children with chronic pain helps improve sleep quality and boost their social activity.
The group rightly calls for additional research on hypnotizability, sleep quality and quality of life.
Source: University, and Paris Descarte University, France.
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Oncology

The article “The Effect of Hypnosis on Anxiety in Patients With Cancer: A Meta-Analysis,” published in Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, examines the effects of hypnosis on anxiety in cancer patients.
The meta-analysis included 20 studies and showed that hypnosis achieved significant immediate and sustained reductions in anxiety in cancer patients, with higher effect sizes for children, hematologic malignancies, and procedure-related stressors.
Hypnosis given by a therapist was found to be more effective than self-hypnosis.
These findings suggest that hypnosis may be a valuable intervention for reducing anxiety in cancer patients.
For more details, see the full article here. Here is even more information on hypnosis as cancer support.

Hot flashes in menopause symptoms after breast cancer

Relaxation therapy using hypnosis helps reduce hot flashes in menopausal women and women who have had breast cancer.
It is not known what biological mechanism causes this.
The study tested how hypnosis affects the stress hormone cortisol.
Relaxation therapy using hypnosis was tested on 62 menopausal women and resulted in a significant decrease in cortisol.
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Volume 64, Number 1 – January 2015

Reducing pain in cancer

Many studies demonstrate the benefits of reducing pain and anxiety associated with cancer and its treatments using hypnosis.
The Institut Curie provides an overview1):

• According to psychoncology, “clinical hypnosis can be used as an effective adjunct to the treatment of mental disorders, including cancer.”
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• According to the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, “Self-hypnosis can be taught to improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients.”
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• Using hypnosis during surgery is a way to provide comfort to patients, according to Dr. Aurore Marcou.
  The team conducted research on 150 cancer patients who underwent hypnosis surgery between 2011 and 2017.
  About 90% of the surgeries were breast surgeries and the remaining 10% were gynecological surgeries, colposcopies and superficial plastic surgeries.
  The mean duration of interventions was 60 minutes and the mean length of stay in recovery was 35 minutes.
  The patients were 18 to 100 years old with a mean of 60.5 years, 22% were older than 75 years.
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Sources:

1. Medical hypnosis
2. Reducing anxiety
3. Hypnosis

Transitional symptoms

The famous Mayo Clinic in Phoenix United States indicates that the exact cause of hot flashes is not known, but it is probably caused by several factors including changes in reproductive hormones and the body’s thermostat (hypothalamus).
During menopause, the amount of estrogen is reduced which can confuse the hypothalamus resulting in menopausal symptoms .
Another cause of menopause symptoms is caused by rising levels of cortisol.
Known menopausal symptoms include hot flashes, changes in mood and sleep problems.
An important factor in reducing these symptoms is reducing stress. Research has shown that using relaxation through hypnosis can lower cortisol levels in the body.
A quick and effective way to physically and mentally relax in a short period of time is hypnosis.
Actually self-hypnosis, because all hypnosis is ultimately self-hypnosis.
In a recent Fox News article, a gynecologist recommends using hypnosis in addition to acupuncture, supplements and herbs as a means of reducing menopause symptoms.
Through our hypnosis community you have free access to various relaxation self-hypnosis audios.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychological condition that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event.
Symptoms of PTSD include re-experiencing, avoidance behaviors, negative changes in thoughts and mood, and increased irritability.
The search for effective treatments for PTSD is of great importance because of the significant impact the disorder can have on the lives of those affected.
A recent study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress examined the effects of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy on posttraumatic growth in patients with PTSD.
This form of therapy combines traditional psychotherapeutic techniques with the administration of MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), a substance known for its empathogenic and anxiety-inhibiting properties.
The study showed that patients who underwent MDMA-assisted psychotherapy experienced significantly higher levels of posttraumatic growth (PTG) compared to the control group who received a placebo.
PTG refers to positive psychological changes that result from coping with highly stressful life circumstances.
Moreover, participants in the MDMA group reported greater reductions in PTSD symptom severity, which persisted at 12-month follow-up.
These findings suggest that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy may contribute not only to symptom relief in PTSD, but also to promoting positive psychological changes.
The research adds to a growing number of studies examining the effectiveness of psychedelics in therapeutic settings. Source: Posttraumatic Growth After MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD.
Journal of Traumatic Stress.
Available at: Wiley Online Library

Performance Improvement

Various hypnotherapy applications are used to improve performance.
With regard to active wake hypnosis in particular, there are numerous scientific studies showing efficacy. Research has shown that active wake hypnosis, as described by Bányai and Hilgard (1976), produces a similar increase in suggestibility as relaxation-based techniques, but has some limitations, including the need for an exercise bike and a certain level of physical fitness.

The authors compared this method with the new “alert hand” method, which emphasizes activity and alertness but is simpler and less strenuous.
In a repeated measures, counterbalanced design (N = 80), the authors found that
(a) the alert hand method produced significantly higher objective and subjective suggestibility scores than active-wake hypnosis, and
(b) a high percentage (23%) of volunteers stopped participating during active-wake hypnosis but not during the alert hand method.
The alert hand method extends the benefits of active hypnosis to individuals who have difficulty with the physical demands of active-wake hypnosis and appears to increase suggestibility even more.
Click here for training in active wake hypnosis.

Irritable bowel syndrome

The article “Efficacy of psychological therapies for irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and network meta-analysis,” published in Gut, examines the effectiveness of various psychological therapies for irritable bowel syndrome (PDS).

The study analyzed 41 randomized controlled trials with 4072 participants.
The results showed that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), both self-administered and face-to-face, and gut-focused hypnotherapy were the most effective treatments.
These therapies were found to be significantly better than routine care or educational and supportive interventions.
The findings highlight the potential of psychological treatments for PDS patients.
For more details, see the full article at the Cochrane Library(BMJ Gut).

Pain Management

Hypnosis can be effective in reducing chronic pain, such as arthritis or fibromyalgia.
Hypnotic suggestions can change the perception of pain, leading to a reduction in pain without medication.
Several meta-studies, including that of Jensen et al. (2009), have shown that hypnosis is a reliable method for pain management.
These techniques help patients interpret pain signals differently and respond in ways that reduce their suffering. Pain relief with hypnosis is so effective because pain is felt with your brain.

The pain mechanism

We do not have a pain center.
The mechanism of pain is still the subject of research.
However, modern research techniques are increasingly lifting the veil on the mystery of how the pain mechanism works.
There are receptor cells in the body that constantly monitor pressure, temperature and chemical changes.
As soon as these receptor cells measure that something is not right, such as the injury to a body part, a warning is immediately transmitted through the spinal cord to the brain.
That signal depends on whether a certain threshold is exceeded, how many receptor cells are involved.
In simple words, the greater the injury, the more powerful the signal sent to the brain.

Different parts of the brain

In the brain, different brain areas are involved in processing the alert signal.
You can think of it as a small meeting of the various brain regions deciding whether it is necessary to send out an alarm warning, in other words to send out a pain message.
This “meeting” takes place in milliseconds.
However, not all participants in the meeting are always present.
For example, if normal consciousness is distracted, the meeting cannot always be fully concluded by giving the pain signal.
Perhaps you have discovered a bruise on your body that you don’t even know how you got.
Perhaps you were so much in a focus with what you were doing that you did not “register” the pain.

Compare with meeting

The pain mechanism, on the other hand, may have been called into a “meeting” so many times and is also intertwined with emotion, previous experiences, reactions of the environment, among other things, that at the slightest, a pain alarm is issued.
Thus, in a person with chronic pain, an alarm signal of pain may be issued even with minimal or sometimes no tissue damage.
The article “Nocebo 1) and pain: an overview of the psychoneurobiological mechanisms 2)” contains a full explanation of the mechanism of pain.
The neurophysiological changes are only part of the whole story, the other mechanisms are verbal suggestions, social interactions and observations, conditioning, previous experiences, negative expectations and personality factors.
That is, a negative expectation can contribute to creating or exacerbating pain.
The pain mechanism involves a complex body/mind mechanism, this knowledge opens the door to positively influence this mechanism.

What about hypnosis and pain

Looking at the nocebo mechanism of pain, one can imagine that by using this same mechism a placebo 4) effect can be evoked.
We use hypnosis to powerfully evoke a positive effect of reducing or eliminating pain.
More and more hospitals are moving to alleviate or eliminate anxiety and pain using hypnosis techniques.
France leads the way as far as the European continent is concerned.
Hypnosis is used in all university hospitals in France.
A recent article highlights the power of hypnosis in medical applications.
The article states, “A French hospital used hypnosis to block pain in 150 cancer surgeries.”
At the 2018 Euroanesthesia Conference in Copenhagen, a research team presented an evaluation of 150 surgeries.
These surgeries, performed between 2011 and 2017, relied on hypnosis in cancer patients.
In 99% of the cases, the method worked absolutely well.
Aurore Marcou, anesthesiologist at the Institut Curie and lead author of the study, explains that fMRI scans show how hypnosis affects brain mode.
The high success rate of hypnosis in clinical studies suggests that maintaining consciousness with hypnosis is a viable alternative to general anesthesia for most people.
Patients who used hypnosis recovered faster than patients under general anesthesia.
In addition, they avoided side effects of anesthesia, such as sore throat, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and cognitive impairment.

Hypnosis in surgical procedures

The article “Efficacy of Hypnosis in Adults Undergoing Surgical Procedures: A Meta-Analytic Update” by Mareike Holler et al. provides an updated meta-analysis of the effectiveness of hypnosis in adult surgical patients.
By adding 23 new studies to the original review, the analysis included a total of 50 studies with 4269 patients.
The results showed that hypnosis had positive effects on mental stress, pain, medication use, recovery and duration of the surgical procedure, although the results showed significant heterogeneity.
Further studies are needed to understand and explain this variability.
For more details, see the full article here.

Brain Surgery

Hypnosis is a new option for brain surgery as revealed in the study by physician Zemmoura and his colleagues from the University Hospital in Tours, France.
This involved testing hypnosis techniques between 2011 and 2015 on 37 patients who had to undergo a craniotomy, that is, surgery on the brain in which an opening is made in the skull so that the neurosurgeon can access the surgical area.
The purpose of this study was to describe a new method in which hypnosis could be used as a tool so that during surgery the surgeon could continue to communicate with the patient to avoid damaging critical areas, language center or the cortex.
One month prior to surgery, patients were admitted to the hospital for one day for a complete neuropsychological examination, an fMRI scan and an appointment with the anesthesiologist.During this visit, information about the patient’s habits and hobbies was collected.
A brief hypnosis session was further conducted, during which the anesthesiologist sought the patient’s trust and approval.
In addition, the patient was taught to mentally create a “safe place,” an imaginary place where they felt safe and protected.

Survey results

The results of this study are promising.
There were 43 procedures performed with 37 patients.

• Two patients decided not to use hypnosis for their surgery.
• In six patients, the hypnosis was discontinued shortly after the start of the operation and they switched to another procedure.
• In the other patients, hypnosis was shown to provide a reliable and reproducible procedure for surgery in which the surgeon must continue to communicate with the patient.
• The procedures were associated with little or no negative psychological impact.
• The findings regarding pain sensation suggest that pain sensation decreases as hypnosis goes deeper.
• Success seems strongly linked to patients’ motivation and determination.

The application of hypnosis is not new.
Operations are performed in several European countries using hypnosis as the only form of anesthesia.
The reason may be a patient’s fear of not waking up from the surgery or objections regarding the use of chemical anesthesia, for example, because the patient is allergic to it.
However there are additional benefits to using hypnosis, such as faster recovery and reduced bleeding Source: Neurosurgery January 2016

Hypnosis as an alternative to anesthesia

Pain management in childbirth

This article examines the effectiveness of hypnosis for pain relief during childbirth.
The researchers searched databases such as Medline, Embase, Pubmed and the Cochrane Library for clinical trials comparing hypnosis with nonhypnosis interventions, no treatment or placebo.
Five RCTs and 14 non-randomized comparisons involving a total of 8395 women found that hypnosis reduced the use of analgesics during labor and produced lower pain scores.
Gerald Kein describe the program for comfortable childbirth.

Sexual problems

Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction in men such as problems like impotence, premature ejaculation and so on, summarized under the name erectile dysfunction seem to be a major problem even though the figures are not unequivocal.
Research among the male population has revealed that 14% of between 41-50 suffer from this problem and 42% in men between 71-80.
Another sexual problem such as erectile dysfunction is defined as an ongoing or recurrent inability to achieve or maintain an erection until the completion of sexual activity (in the absence of premature ejaculation).
(Source: Dutch Society of Urology guideline for diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction).
The causes are diverse and can be either physical or psychological or a combination of both.

Physical causes

Poor physical health can contribute to erectile dysfunction, but obesity, drug intake and various psychological disorders can also prevent an erection from occurring.

Mental causes

The psychological problems that can cause erectile dysfunction are diverse such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress, trauma that has not been properly processed, fear of failure and more.
In addition, the problem may be caused by upbringing, for example, a sense of shame created, negative associations surrounding sexual experience.
Other causes may include negative sexual experiences related to masturbation, abuse, being laughed at, guilt over cheating.
Furthermore, unrealistic expectations may play a role that may have been created when picking up information while growing up or unrealistic information absorbed from various media such as movies, for example.
This can lead to an unrealistic view regarding the duration and frequency of performance.

Anorgasmia and vaginismus

Sexual dysfunction also occurs in women such as problems like anorgasmia, the inability to orgasm.
According to the NVSH, women’s problems around orgasm are common and it is estimated that between 10 and 40% of women face this problem.
In addition, there are women who suffer from vaginismus, which is pain and/or fear of pain around intercourse which can result in fear of penetration.
Again, the causes may be physical such as nerve damage from inflammation, surgery or an accident.
There can also be a negative influence of medication or hormonal problems.
There may also be underlying psychological factors that can be related to upbringing or negative experiences such as abuse.
Sometimes the problem can be caused by the relationship with the partner and there are demands in the relationship that the woman would rather not meet.

Hypnosis for erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia and vaginismus

If the problem with regard to erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia or vaginismus is not based on a physical cause, then a hypnosis session can be of great significance in resolving the problem.
Should the dysfunction be known, then it can be resolved with direct hypnosis suggestions.
If the cause is not known then hypno-analysis techniques can be used to find the cause and then resolve it.
The amount of research in this area is limited.
A 1997 study (Acupuncture and hypnotic suggestions in the treatment of non-organic male sexual dysfunction) suggests that working with hypnotic suggestions may be effective for this dysfunction.
Dave Elman, the founder of direct hypnosis has worked successfully with many patients regarding these issues.
For hypnotherapists interested in learning to work with these techniques, enroll in the Neuroplasticity & HypnoWaving course.

Insomnia

The use of hypnotherapy for insomnia can be effective in improving sleep quality and treating insomnia.
Through relaxation techniques and suggestions, the mind can be trained to fall asleep more easily.
This also helps achieve deeper and more restorative sleep.
Studies, such as that of Anderson et al. (2007), support the use of hypnosis for sleep problems.
Hypnosis can help patients sleep better and reduce the negative effects of insomnia.

Sports performance enhancement

Athletes often use hypnosis for mental training and focus.
Through visualization and suggestions, athletes can improve their performance and increase their self-confidence.
Research by Barker et al. (2010) supports the use of hypnosis in athletic performance.
Hypnosis can help athletes improve their mental focus and optimize their athletic performance.
Read more about improving sports performance read the following blog.

Dying Guidance

Hypnosis is used to help terminally ill patients find peace and reduce fear of death.
It can also help with pain management and provide emotional support during the final stages of life.
Studies such as that of Butler et al. (2009) suggest that hypnosis can be valuable in bereavement counseling by helping patients achieve a sense of calm and acceptance.

Quitting smoking

The article “Hypnotherapy for smoking cessation,” published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, examines the effectiveness of hypnotherapy as a method of smoking cessation.
This systematic review analyzes randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing hypnotherapy with other interventions or placebo.

Effectiveness of hypnotherapy

The review concludes that there is some evidence that hypnotherapy may be more effective than no treatment or minimal interventions in smoking cessation.
However, the quality of evidence varies widely among studies.
Some studies suggest that hypnotherapy can help reduce smoking behavior and promote abstinence, but the results are inconclusive.

Variability in results

An important factor contributing to the variability in results is the diversity in the hypnosis techniques used, the intensity and duration of treatment, and the characteristics of the participants.
This highlights the need for more standardized and rigorous studies to better assess the effectiveness of hypnotherapy.
Uniformity in study protocols and larger sample sizes could help produce more reliable and generalizable results.
For a more in-depth analysis and access to the full article, visit the Cochrane Library(Cochrane Library).

Comparison with other methods

In the review, researchers compared hypnotherapy with other proven methods such as nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) and behavioral support.
The findings showed that hypnotherapy was not significantly more effective than these traditional methods.
Nevertheless, hypnotherapy remains a viable alternative option for some smokers.
They may benefit from this approach.
Hypnotherapy preference may vary depending on individual needs and degree of responsiveness to hypnosis.

Stress and the immune system

Stress is a common problem that can lead to various health problems.
Hypnosis can help reduce stress through deep relaxation and reprogramming the mind to better handle stressful situations.
This can lead to an overall improvement in mental and physical health.
Extensive research, such as that by Gruzelier (2002), has demonstrated the effectiveness of hypnosis in stress management.
Hypnosis offers an effective way to reduce daily stress and promote a sense of well-being.

The article “The benefits of hypnosis for neuroendocrine and immune system functioning” published in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, examines how hypnosis can contribute to improvements in neuroendocrine and immune system function.
DThe study emphasizes that hypnosis not only provides psychological benefits.
It also causes physiological changes that promote overall health.
The study shows that hypnosis helps reduce stress.
In addition, it improves immune responses, which can be important for both preventive and therapeutic health care.
For more details, see the full article here.
The role of the nervous system is of great importance.
More about the nervous system and hypnosis. 

Dentistry

The article “Non-pharmacological interventions for reducing mental distress in patients undergoing dental procedures: Systematic review and meta-analysis” by Sophia Burghardt et al, published in Journal of Dentistry, examines the effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions in reducing mental stress in adults undergoing dental procedures.

The meta-analysis includes 29 randomized controlled trials with 2,886 patients.
It shows that interventions such as hypnosis, enhanced information, relaxation, music and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have significant positive effects on reducing mental stress.
However, they have no significant effects on pain relief or reduced use of painkillers.
These findings suggest that non-pharmacological interventions may be valuable additions to standard care in dental treatment.
For more details, see the full article here.

Tooth Removal

Comfort tooth removal with hypnosis makes dental visit more enjoyable.
Research shows effectiveness to tooth removal with hypnosis to reduce anxiety at dental visit.
Researchers conducted a controlled study of patients who needed a tooth extracted.
They assessed dental anxiety in 102 patients before and after treatment.
In addition, they asked about their experiences with hypnosis.
More than 90% of the patients gave positive feedback.The study concluded that hypnosis is useful in reducing the anxiety of patients in whom a tooth needs to be removed.
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Not only anxiety can be eliminated or reduced with hypnosis, but equally pain and other complaints that may be associated with dental visits.
Slowly we are seeing the number of dentists offering hypnosis in their practices increase.
Many dentists think that the techniques will take too much time and are not easy to integrate during treatments.
The opposite is true.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus or tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head without an external sound source.
People with tinnitus may hear different types of sounds, such as a constant or intermittent beeping, buzzing, rustling, whistling or whistling.
These sounds can vary in pitch and intensity, and can be perceived in one ear, both ears or in the head.
Tinnitus can range from mild discomfort to a serious problem that affects daily life.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause, and while there is no cure for tinnitus, several treatment options are available to manage symptoms and reduce the impact on a patient’s life.
Tinnitus can be reduced using hypnosis.
Read this article for more information.

Lost objects

“I can’t remember where I left my jewelry!”
Jewelry lost One of the things in a hypnosis practice is to help people find lost items.
Case in point: When women feel their home is not safe, they hide their jewelry before they go on vacation.
This is where the problem then begins.
Many come back from vacation and can’t remember where they hid the jewelry!
Then they call a hypnotist for help.
It is interesting how many of them say, “I wanted to hide it in a place where no one can find it.”

Gun lost

Another example: Once there was a client who was a gunsmith and he hid an antique gun belonging to his client somewhere in his house.
It was not loaded, and thank God the man had no children or grandchildren who might have found it.
What is the rate of success in finding lost and found?
Experience shows that in about 50 percent of cases the object is recovered.
If alcohol was involved, the rate of success is not so high!
How is this done?
Simply hypnotize and deepen the person.
Take her back to when she last had the object and then go through the steps she took.
This is often successful.
If it is not immediately successful during the session, there is the next backup: Give the client a post-hypnotic suggestion that they would remember the location of the missing object in a dream that night.
This often works!

Addictions

Hypnosis can contribute to the treatment of addictions such as smoking, alcohol and drugs by addressing the underlying causes of the addictive behavior and strengthening motivation to quit.
Studies such as that of Green et al. (2000) support the effectiveness of hypnosis in smoking cessation.
Hypnotic suggestions can help reduce cravings for addictive substances and promote healthier behaviors.

Welfare

You can use hypnosis to improve a person’s self-image and charisma.
Through positive suggestions, a person can learn to feel more confident and charismatic, which can contribute to better interaction with others and a positive self-image.
Although there is less scientific research in this particular area, anecdotal evidence and smaller studies suggest positive results.
Hypnosis can be a valuable tool for personal development and charisma.

Self-confidence

You can use hypnosis to increase self-confidence and improve performance, both personally and professionally.
People often apply it to public speaking, and to athletes and performers.
Studies such as that of Pates et al. (2001) show that hypnosis can contribute to performance enhancement.
Hypnotic techniques can help individuals increase self-confidence and optimize performance.