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Medical Science and Discovery, 2015
Background: Faith and hypnosis methods are applied in many experimental cancer treatments. Practices of religious and psychological healing have a major role in the recovery of tumors. Healing warts by prayer has been used for years, particularly in the Turkish society. The Hypothesis: This hypothesis maintains that believing is one of the key concepts in the recovery of tumors and also focuses on the effect of believing on the recovery of warts Evaluation Hypothesis: In people who believe, nerve, endocrine and immune system is activated. NK and T cells in the periphery cause destruction in the wart tissue and also lead to healing in all tissues. According to our hypothesis, believing is the actual trigger for the healing of warts. Both the prayer and the hypnosis methods, in terms of cancer improvement, have been shown in many publications in the literature and have brought a new dimension to cancer recovery. Conclusion: We hypothesize that believing (prayer or hypnosis) can be effective on the healing of warts through the stimulation of the immune system.
Archives of Dermatology, 2000
Background: Hypnosis is an alternative or complementary therapy that has been used since ancient times to treat medical and dermatologic problems. Objective: To describe the various uses for hypnosis as an alternative or complementary therapy in dermatologic practice. Methods: A MEDLINE search was conducted from January 1966 through December 1998 on key words related to hypnosis and skin disorders. Results: A wide spectrum of dermatologic disorders may be improved or cured using hypnosis as an alternative or complementary therapy, including acne excoriée, alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma, dyshidrotic dermatitis, erythromelalgia, furuncles, glossodynia, herpes simplex, hyperhidrosis, ichthyosis vulgaris, lichen planus, neurodermatitis, nummular dermatitis, postherpetic neuralgia, pruritus, psoriasis, rosacea, trichotillomania, urticaria, verruca vulgaris, and vitiligo. Conclusion: Appropriately trained clinicians may successfully use hypnosis in selected patients as alternative or complementary therapy for many dermatologic disorders.
Hypnosis and Clinical Hypnotherapy in the Treatment of Psychological and Psychosomatic Ailments
This review on hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy in the treatment of psychological and psychosomatic ailments comes to shed the light on a topic since its inception is neglected in our Arab world, though historically and scientifically it had been evolved as it is the case of other clinical procedures. Tracing of the most significant efforts in the history of hypnotism, the nature of the phenomenon, its scope and process was of great importance to be addressed. Also, earlier, late and current evaluations of the subject from a scientific outlook were highlighted, where it was shown that hypnosis and hypnotherapy is a valid and reliable clinical tool in the treatment of many health problems. From here, it leads us to conclude that hypnosis and hypnotherapy is a significant clinical tool in medical practice; in past and at present. With hope that one day hypnosis and hypnotherapy will become a therapeutic choice for all who may need it; individuals, families and groups; for a healthy living, happiness and much better promising quality of life.
Hypnosis in psychotherapy, psychosomatics and medicine. A brief overview
Frontiers in psychology, 2024
Aspects of hypnosis and its application in psychotherapy, psychosomatics and medicine are examined and contextualized in the 250-year history of hypnosis. Imagination as an essential element of hypnotic treatments appeared as early as 1784 as an argument rejecting the theory of animal magnetism of Franz Anton Mesmer. In somnambulism of German romanticism, another proto-form of hypnosis after 1800, concepts of the mind-body problem were dealt with, which still characterize the understanding of unconscious mental processes today. Hypnosis was at the beginning of psychoanalysis, but was not pursued further by Sigmund Freud from 1900 onwards. Nevertheless, there were some hypnoanalytical approaches in the 20th century, as well as attempts to integrate hypnosis into behavior therapy. Techniques of imagination and relaxation combine both; in particular findings from cognitive psychology explain processes of both hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy. The influence of social psychology brought a new perspective to the debate about the nature of hypnosis, which continues to this day: is hypnosis to be understood as a special state of consciousness or is it a completely normal, mundane interaction? The experiments that were carried out to support one side or the other were also dependent on the hypnotizability of the subjects involved, as the more difficult hypnotic phenomena such as paralysis, hallucinations or identity delusions can only be demonstrated by highly hypnotizable subjects. The fact that these are not mere compliance reactions has now been proven by many studies using imaging techniques. But even those who are moderately hypnotizable benefit from hypnosis rituals. Variables postulated by socio-cognitive hypnosis researchers, such as motivation and expectation, are relevant, as is a good "hypnotic rapport." Practical application of hypnotherapy today is characterized by the innovative techniques and strategies developed by Milton H. Erickson. Research into the effectiveness of hypnosis in the field of psychotherapy and psychosomatics still leaves much to be done. The situation is different in the field of medical hypnosis, where there are considerably more studies with a satisfactory design and verifiable effects. However, the impact in practical application in everyday medical practice is still low. Newer developments such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence are being looked at with critical interest.
Hypnotic and Self-Hypnotic Approaches
Adjunctive hypnotic therapy in cancer may be directed to many levels of its manifestations. Physical symptoms of cancer, the most coinrnon of which are pain arrd fatigue, and the physical effects of its treatment may be alleviated to enhance quality of life. Hypnotherapy can significantly help patients through medical procedures and operations Hypnosis may also be woven into psychotherapy to assist the uniquely personal adjustments facing each individual. Self-hypnosis allows patients to actively contribute to their treatment. Finally, hypnosis and self^iypnosis mtiy be recruited to stimulate healing spiritual discoveries.
Boland & Wark Health Care Applications of Hypnosis Vol
The book summarizes selected applications of clinical hypnosis for medical treatment. It is not a training manual, since professional hypnosis training is offered by the recognized national and international hypnosis organizations listed in APPENDIX 2. Hypnosis, properly understood, is not a treatment in itself, but rather a powerful reinforcement to a wide range of health care interventions. The two volume publishing project is designed to achieve recognition and acceptance of clinical hypnosis by major international health organisations. At the basic level, hypnosis interventions can be used safely by trained primary health care workers, nurses and doctors. To that end, this Volume 2 contains thirteen chapters on the clinical applications of hypnosis. It serves to remind clinicians, who have some knowledge of hypnosis, how to use general processes and specific techniques to augment their primary medical training. The appendices include: a brief glossary of hypnosis, contact with international and national hypnosis societies, an outline of the Olness-Team hypnosis training program for developing countries, some quiz to reinforce the learning, and finally email contacts for the contributors for further study. Volume 1 in the series covers selected Evidence Based Medicine (EMB) applications, with eleven chapters on: hypnosis concepts, testing, acute pain, chronic pain, childhood, PTSD, surgery, childbirth, sleeping, depression, stress & anxiety. Clinical hypnosis has been legally accepted by almost every medical authority worldwide. With hypnosis, each patient is encouraged to become an active part of his or her health care, team. Thus hypnosis could become recognized as highly cost-effective for both preventive and curative health care. Volume Two is an introduction, not designed to be a stand-alone training manual for beginners. A recent comprehensive textbook of hypnosis is available (Barabasz, A. & Watkins, J. G. (2005) Hypnotherapeutic Techniques, 2E. New York and London: Brunner/Routledge-Taylor and Francis (ISBN 0-415-93581-4). The key objective of this project is to begin to make hypnosis concepts available (by book or free download) and thus to motivate basic clinical hypnosis training for every doctor, nurse, medical and nursing student, internationally in both developed and developing countries. The project was inspired by the encouragement and support of Professor William C. Wester II of Cincinnati, Ohio.