Dr. Portenoy answers the question: 'How Is Hypnosis Used To Relieve Pain?' — -- Question: How Does Hypnosis Work, Can Anyone Be Hypnotized, And When Is It Used To Relieve Pain? Answer: Among the ...

Interview of a lead researcher performing hypnosis-based simulated surgery for weight loss with promising early results.

NEW YORK (CBSNEwYork) --Losing weight or quitting smoking can be a struggle for some people, but now some big name stars are turning to hypnosis to help. If you're looking to break a bad habit or take ...

Self-hypnosis is an accessible, effective treatment for hot flashes, according to an expert. Gary Elkins, PhD, professor of ...

Hypnosis is used for all kinds of things, but can it be used to jump start your workout? Turns out lots of people, including Hollywood actress Olivia Munn, swear by hypnosis as the key to their ...

Though not a panacea, hypnosis holds promise as an effective healing tool. New evidence suggests the mysterious, age-old technique may produce results for some people with difficult-to-treat ...

Hypnosis really does affect brain activity in ways that can be highly beneficial. These areas of the brain are linked to stimuli processing, preparing for action, pain processing and self-reflection.

When people learn how to use self-hypnosis, they often ask how can I make this method work best for me? The answer varies depending on the situation. Self-Hypnosis as a New Skill When self-hypnosis is ...

Hypnosis for childbirth has garnered a lot of attention in recent years and even has a celebrity following with the likes of Kate Middleton and Kim Kardashian reportedly using the techniques to make ...