The effectiveness of hypnosis is obvious to those who choose to use it and apply the simple behavioral instructions that enhance it’s effectiveness even more. If you are on the fence about whether you would like to use this modality to help you reach your goals, you may appreciate knowing that the Mayo Clinic has found hypnosis to be very effective and beneficial with a variety of disorders. They claim that its effectiveness cannot be denied. Why does their opinion matter? The Mayo Clinic is a one of the leaders in research in the medical field. They are a reputable source of information on the topic of hypnotherapy and medicine and their research is evidence-based.
The Mayo Clinic defines hypnosis as being an altered state of consciousness. There are many changes that occur while a person is in a trance-like state. A person is able to focus their attention in a more direct way while under hypnosis. People are also more open to suggestion, which often helps people make changes in their thought process and in their actions. While in a hypnotic state, people tend to be less critical and more believing. The Mayo Clinic believes that the purpose of hypnosis is a therapeutic technique to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, actions, emotions, or physical well-being.
Researchers and doctors at the Mayo Clinic are not sure how exactly hypnosis works, but current research points to a mind-body connection through nerves, hormones, and chemicals in the brain and body. Hypnosis is best used in conjunction with other forms of therapy. The Mayo Clinic lists the following benefits of hypnosis: changing negative habits (stop-smoking), reduce stress and anxiety, control pain, relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), lower blood pressure, reduce frequency and intensity of migraines, treat asthma, and heal skin disorders.
There are many myths out there about hypnosis and the Mayo Clinic has put many of them to rest.
Many people think that under hypnosis, they will have no free will. This is untrue; under hypnosis people have a heightened state of concentration, but they are in complete control. Another myth is that a hypnotherapist can control people under hypnosis. The truth is that a hypnotherapist serves as a guide and cannot make anyone do something that they do not want to do. It is also not true that people can become hypnotized without consent. Hypnosis involves a person`s willingness to participate (Goal Oriented Hypnotherapy).
Myths aside, it is a privilege to have a front row seat and witness the transformation that happens in clients lives as they roll up their sleeves with a “what do we have to lose?” attitude. Luckily, they realize that their past does not need to equal their future and that they can change their story using this powerful, life changing and gentle approach to health and wellness.
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In an article published in NaturalNews, author Steven G. Jones wrote. http://www.naturalnews.com/027611_hypnosis_research.html#ixzz2W7ha2REl