The Brain Effect of Hypnosis

A recent study shows that specific zones of the brain react to hypnosis, showing decreased activity. The authors of this study point out that the observed changes are due to hypnosis and not simple relaxation. These results add to the increasing evidence that hypnosis is an objective tool we can use to improve health. Even with little understanding of how it works, hypnosis has been used in medicine since the 1950’s to treat pain and, more recently, as a treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, irritable bowel syndrome and eating disorders.