The Hypnosis Treatment Option Proven Solutions for Pain, Insomnia, Stress, Obesity, and Other Common Health Problems

by Lewis, Scott D.

• ISBN13: 9781938636097
• ISBN10: 1938636090
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-01-01
• Publisher: Copper Ridge Press

Summary

Clearing up the myths about hypnosis and presenting scientific research documenting its efficacy, this guide explains what hypnosis is and how it can be used to treat more than 50 common health problems, including chronic pain, sleep disorders, smoking cessation, asthma, obesity, and headaches. Hypnosis works as a healing, anesthetic, and pain-management tool, providing real, measurable health benefits to patients either on its own or in conjunction with other therapies and treatments. In addition, patients who learn and practice self-hypnosis are able to reduce their healthcare costs, prevent symptom relapses, take fewer medications, and make fewer emergency room visits. This book includes information on specific health issues for which hypnosis has been proven to be effective, including issues related to pregnancy and childbirth; up-to-date studies than demonstrate the results that can be achieved, including how it can benefit children; an appendix with resources for ongoing research; and a glossary of terms.

Author Biography

Scott D. Lewis is a chiropractor and clinical hypnotherapist who has spent more than 25 years educating people about hypnosis and using hypnosis to help patients. He lectures throughout the year and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs worldwide. He formerly headlined his own hypnosis show at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas for more than nine years. He lives in Las Vegas.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. xi
What You Need to Know about Hypnosis	p. 1
What Is Hypnosis?	p. 3
Myths and Misconceptions	p. 13
The History of Hypnosis	p. 19
Finding a Good Hypnotist	p. 31
Guided Self-Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis	p. 39
How Hypnosis Can Improve Your Health	p. 47
Anxiety, Stress, and Phobias	p. 49
Asthma	p. 59
Childbirth	p. 67
Chronic Pain	p. 77
Distress from Diagnostic and Medical Procedures	p. 97
Headache Relief: Migraines	p. 105
Headache Relief: Tension Headaches	p. 113
Insomnia	p. 121
Irritable Bowel Syndrome	p. 129
Lower Back Pain	p. 137
Presurgical Hypnosis	p. 145
Postsurgical Hypnosis	p. 155
Smoking Cessation	p. 165
Weight Management	p. 175
More Health Conditions That Respond to Hypnosis	p. 185
Epilogue	p. 199
Glossary	p. 205
Resources	p. 209
Notes	p. 213
Index	p. 251
Acknowledgments	p. 261
About the Author	p. 263
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