Few terms possess the magnetic allure of hypnosis. It instantly evokes images of powerful, altered states of consciousness. Yet, despite its widespread recognition, considerable confusion remains ...

Writing for The Conversation, David Acunzo, an assistant professor in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, examines when and why hypnosis may be used ...

When you think about hypnosis, what do you visualize? For many, it’s a clock-swinging magician or a comedy act that forces an unwitting volunteer to make embarrassing public admissions on stage. But ...

If your goal is to eat healthier this year or lose weight, a hypnotherapist has shared two ways to hypnotize yourself and help you reach your goals. Maridav - stock.adobe.com You’re getting very ...

I was dubious that it would be work but I've never been so clear, present, and in the moment with my daughter. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Even before I became a parent, finding my “zen” has been an ...

Hypnotherapist Lisa Machenberg uses the method on her three children. — -- Hypnosis is a clinical technique typically used to treat conditions like anxiety and pain but some say it could also ...

A writer tries self-hypnosis for seasonal depression to see if it lifts her mood. Here's what she found out. On the ride home from work, all I can see is the unending greyness of trees without leaves.

Meet Oneleaf, a new startup that wants to make hypnosis mainstream. The startup has designed an app that helps you get started with hypnosis and follow various programs to quit smoking, reduce anxiety ...

People often listen to self-hypnosis tapes to quit smoking or other addictions, think more positively, or lose weight. Although I could stand to drop a few pounds, that’s not why I like to listen. I ...

Joan Raymond writes: Got a weird wart? If home remedies like acid or duct tape aren't working to annihilate it, try self-hypnosis. It’s not as crazy as you think. Though hypnosis has suffered mightily ...