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Take a look at some of these recent stress statistics, courtesy of the American Psychological Association (APA). Whether you’re stressed-out and looking for a way out, or simply curious about how stress may be affecting your life, you’re not alone … Two thirds of Americans say they are likely to seek help for stress. (APA Survey 2004) Researchers at the Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea studied the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation training and guided imagery in reducing the anticipatory nausea and vomiting and post-chemotherapy nausea and vomiting and in increasing quality of life for patients with breast cancer. Thirty new chemotherapy patients . . . → Read More: Guided Imagery: Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Breast Cancer Researchers from B. J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India, studied numeric measures of respiratory function, cardiovascular parameters and lipid profiles of those practicing Raja Yoga meditation. The profiles of short and longterm meditators were compared with those of non-meditators. The study found that vital capacity, tidal volume and breath holding were significantly higher in short and longterm . . . → Read More: Meditation Significantly Improves Respiratory Function, Cardiovascular Parameters and Lipid Profile Ninety-six women with newly diagnosed, large or locally advanced breast cancer were randomly assigned to either standard care, or standard care plus relaxation training and guided imagery (imagining host defences destroying tumor cells) at the University of Aberdeen Behavioural Oncology Unit in the UK. They were tested for mood and quality of life before each of the . . . → Read More: Relaxation training and guided imagery improve quality of life during chemotherapy Hypnosis is a powerful tool for accessing the subconscious mind and creating dramatic improvements in our lives. Certified Hypnotherapists provide Hypnotherapy, Guided Imagery, and relevant education to clients, patients, families, and the community. They work closely with physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nutritionists, and other health care professionals in providing total and integrated client care and healthcare. Certified Clinical . . . → Read More: Guided Imagery involves the use of the imagination to help bring about desired changes in one’s physical and emotional state Researchers from the Unidad de Investigació Médica in Merida, Mexico, explored the efficacy of Ericksonian Hypnosis for managing the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Forty-three female Fibromyalgia patients were randomly assigned to receive either six months of Ericksonian Hypnosis (n = 20) or a sham-Hypnosis protocol (n = 23). Each month, measures were taken using the Patient and Physician . . . → Read More: Manage Fibromyalgia Symptoms with Ericksonian Hypnosis and Guided Imagery for Relaxation The authors of this randomized, zolpidem-controlled clinical trial wished to examine the benefits of using Hypnosis to treat patients with chronic symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The participants were 32 patients being treated for chronic PTSD symptoms with a combination of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and supportive psychotherapy. The patients were randomized to a . . . → Read More: Hypnotherapy in the Treatment of Chronic Combat-Related PTSD Patients Suffering from Insomnia Research indicates Hypnotherapeutic intervention has assisted with the relief of a variety of patient symptoms and has shown beneficial client outcomes. In 2000, the Medical Journal of Australia published an article by Pirotta et al which acknowledged wide acceptance of Hypnosis by general practitioners. Gonsakarole et al conducted research into irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Patients were given . . . → Read More: Hypnotherapy for IBS, Clinical Pain, Anxiety, Insomnia, Panic Disorders, Burns, Surgery |
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