In the movies, hypnosis usually involves someone falling under the magical spell of a villainous character. The hypnotized person then goes into a trace and carries out the hypnotizer's nefarious ...

As a cognitive psychologist, nothing makes me happier than finding tools that actually facilitate real change in people. Explaining how to change is easy, and most of my patients will tell you they ...

A gentle breeze. Water trickling over a fountain. Crisp mountain air. Such scenes sound cool — and simply imagining them could help people feel cooler, too. For women experiencing hot flashes, ...

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 ...

Can a simple daily audio hypnosis session help women find relief from one of menopause's most disruptive symptoms – hot flashes – without medication? A new clinical trial led by Baylor University's ...

Guided self-hypnosis in women with a history of breast cancer led to a 64% reduction in hot flashes after 6 weeks. A daily, self-administered audio hypnosis program could serve as a non-hormonal ...