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Gastrointestinal
Disorders: Ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis,
Dermatological Disorders: Eczema, Herpes, Pruritus [itching], Warts
Surgery/Anesthesiology: In unusual circumstances, hypnosis has been used as the sole
anesthetic for surgery, including the removal of the gall bladder,
amputation, cesarean section, and hysterectomy.
Reasons for using hypnosis
as the sole anesthetic may include: situations where chemical anesthesia
is contraindicated because of allergies or hyper-sensitivities; when
organic problems increase the risk of using chemo anesthesia; and in
some conditions where it is ideal for the patient to be able to
respond to questions or directives from the surgeon)
Pain: Back pain, cancer pain, dental anesthesia, headaches and
migraines, arthritis or rheumatism
Burns: Hypnosis is not only effective for the pain, but when hypnotic
anesthesia and feelings of coolness are created in the first few hours
after a significant burn, it appears that it also reduces
inflammation and promotes healing. We believe that a second-degree
burn can often be kept from going third degree if hypnosis is used
soon after the injury.
Nausea and Vomiting: Associated with chemotherapy and pregnancy (hyperemisis
gravidarum)
Childbirth: Based upon our members' anecdotal evidence, approximately two
thirds of women have been found capable of using hypnosis as the sole
analgesic for labor. This eliminates the risks that medications
can pose to both the mother and child.
Hemophilia: Hemophilia patients can often be taught to use self-hypnosis to
control vascular flow and keep from requiring a blood transfusion.
Victims of Abuse: incest, rape, physical abuse, cult abuse
Other areas of
application include:
Allergies;
anxiety and stress management; asthma; bed-wetting; depression;
sports and athletic performance; smoking cessation; obesity and
weight control; sleep disorders; High blood pressure; Low Blood Pressure;
Concentration, Test anxiety and learning disorders. Headaches; Guilt;
Insomnia; Hypochondria; General Improvement
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