Essentially, the word hypnosis is just another word for relaxation. Yes hypnosis is brought on by suggestion, but it0s that deep state of relaxation that qualifies hypnosis. I sometimes use the term creative relaxation. When I say that, I0m referring to the fact that it0s the use of hypnosis that I call therapy. I0ve always defined hypnosis as just what it is, an altered state of awareness through deep relaxation.
Some people define relaxing as just taking time to read through a magazine or have a cup of tea. But really just changing activities is not relaxation. When you reach a state of total relaxation through hypnosis, you will see the difference. And it0s in this totally relaxed state that you can bring some balance back into your life. Some people call it recharging their batteries or use any other metaphoric term, but it all means the same thing.
Real, deep, relaxation used daily or regularly has a terrific effect on all our internal systems, far beyond what a coffee break can do.
As to the question of whether sleep is equivalent to relaxation, most of us know from experience that it is not. Experts even state that hypnosis, or deep relaxation, is […]
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The better question is, “For what can’t hypnosis be used?” In actuality there’s
nothing for which hypnosis can not be used.
For every known type of operation–even open heart surgery,
hypnosis has been successfully used at least once in lieu of anesthesia.
Hypnosis is used to control bleeding and facilitate speed of
recovery.
The more popularly known uses of hypnosis are
for weight loss, stopping smoking, and
stress management. Suggestions are used for turning off one’s
desire to smoke or eat excessively or non nutritiously and to be relaxed in the
face of stressful situation.
In reality, for just about every use, there’s an expert. For
instance, from my personal experience in handling dental pain, I can say I’m an
expert on painless dentistry and produced a cd program for that
purpose. That’s right, you can have fillings, caps, and even root canals without
the use of Novocain–that’s how powerful suggestion
can be. However, I would not say I’m an expert on painless surgery although what
I do with painless dentistry could be easily used with surgery.
There are those who are familiar with the twelve steps of AA and
Al-anon who are experts in utilizing hypnosis for drug
addiction and alcoholism.
Some are experts at dealing with the symptoms of PMS
(premenstrual stress) and other endocrine related health issues.
Hypnosis can […]
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