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WHAT HYPNOSIS CAN DO FOR YOU
Dr. Herbert
Benson of the Mind/Body Medical Institute refers to the “three-legged stool”
of health care consisting of medications, surgery and other procedures, and
self-care approaches. Hypnosis, one of the most effective and perhaps the
earliest self-care approach known to man, can help in many areas of health
management. Among these are:
CARDIOVASCULAR
Essential hypertension
Arrhythmias
Palpitation
Post-coronary Syndrome
DERMATOLOGY
Itching
Rashes
GASTROINTESTINAL
Peptic Ulcer
Colitis
Diarrhea
Constipation
Difficulty swallowing pills
Anorexia nervosa
Dumping syndrome
Postgastrectomy syndrome
GENITOURINARY
Postoperative urinary retention
Chronic bladder irritability
Premature ejaculation and impotence
Infertility
GYNECOLOGY
Premenstrual Tension
Amenorrhea (lack of menstrual period)
Dysmenorrhea (menstrual discomfort)
Pseudocyesis (phantom pregnancy)
Frigidity
Infertility/Sterility
OPTHAMOLOGY
Hysterical blindness
Adjustment to contact lenses
Blepharospasm (involuntary blinking)
ONCOLOGY
Secondary effects of pain, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, etc. Imagery techniques have also been reported to have a substantial impact on
cancer development itself.
OTOLOGY
Tinnitus (vertigo)
Hysterical Deafness
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Migraine headache
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis and rheumatism
Chronic pain associated with prolonged or terminal illness
PEDIATRICS
Nocturnal enuresis (bed-wetting)
Nail biting
Tics or habit spasms
Stuttering
Thumb sucking
Behavior disorders
RESPIRATORY
Allergies
Asthma
DENTISTRY
Relaxation and elimination of tensions, anxieties, and fears of pain
and discomfort
Discomfort from dental appliances
Maintenance of comfort during long, arduous periods of dental work
Amnesia for unpleasant work
Reduction of anesthesia or analgesia
Prevention of gagging and nausea
Postoperative anesthesia
Control of salivary flow
Control of bleeding
REMOVAL OF
HABIT PATTERNS
Alcoholism
Smoking
Narcotics Addiction
Hypnosis can
also help with:
Weight loss
Motivation
Self-esteem and confidence
Recovery of lost memories
Increased learning and study habits
Improve athletic performance
Speech disorders
Relaxation for undergoing medical or dental procedures.
AND MUCH MORE...
Hypnosis is not
a cure-all, but there are a
large number of issues with which it can help. Many
require an appropriate referral from a licensed physician,
psychologist, or dentist. If you feel that
you might benefit from
hypnosis, speak with your health care professional, or
contact
Mind Body Dynamics at 812.760.7011 for more information.
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