by Bruce Alexander | Jun 21, 2011 | Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders, Hypnosis Research
Hypnotherapy & Panic Attacks Rational self-directed hypnotherapy treatment was used for a single-subject who suffered from panic attacks. Experienced symptoms ranged from acute fear and upset stomach, to loss of weight, appetite, and fear of going to work. Guided... by Bruce Alexander | Jun 17, 2011 | Depression, Hypnosis Research
Hypnosis Combined with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy In this study 84 participants suffering depression were treated with either hypnosis combined with cognitive-behavioural therapy or cognitive behavioural therapy alone. All participants showed improvement but those... by Bruce Alexander | Jun 17, 2011 | Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss), Hypnosis Research
Alopecia Areata Hypnotherapy Benefits Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease which results in loss of hair from the scalp. Previous studies have shown it is often triggered by psychological stress. In this study 21 patients, who had not responded to conventional... by Bruce Alexander | Jun 17, 2011 | Cancer Issues, Hypnosis Research
Hypnosis and the Reduction of Acute Pain and Anxiety in Adolescents undergoing Cancer Related Treatments. Eighteen adolescents with cancer were trained in self-hypnosis techniques to reduce the discomfort and anxiety associated with bone marrow aspirations, lumbar... by Bruce Alexander | Jun 15, 2011 | Asthma, Hypnosis Research
Hypnotherapy in the Treatment of Chronic Asthma This study investigated the effect of hypnotherapy on sixteen patients suffering from chronic asthma. All sixteen were having their asthma controlled by drugs however this drug therapy was proving inadequate as all... by Bruce Alexander | Jun 15, 2011 | Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders, Hypnosis Research
Patients can often become stressed or anxious prior to skin surgery. This stress can create procedural issues such as postponement or cancellation or surgery. Other issues include fainting, abnormal changes in blood flow and severe emotional disturbance. This paper...