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Self-Hypnosis: Alternative Anesthesia for Childbirth

By Debra Ketterhagen, Leona VandeVusse and Margaret Ann Berner — 2002

The purpose of this article is to inform nurses about the use of self-hypnosis in childbirth. Hypnosis is a focused form of concentration.

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6 Surprising Health Benefits of Hypnosis

“In healthcare, hypnosis can be used as a psychological treatment to help you experience changes in sensations, perceptions, thoughts, or behaviors. It’s done in a clinical setting and performed by a trained, licensed healthcare professional, like a psychologist or a physician,” says Alison T.

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How to Talk to Kids about Weight

In today's culture, weight can be a sensitive subject, especially for children and teens. The desire to be thin is reaching school-aged children, as girls as young as 6 years old express concerns about their body image and gaining weight.

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What Is Hypnosis for Weight Loss—And Does It Work?

When it comes to losing weight, you already know about the usual go-to professionals: doctors, nutritionists and dietitians, personal trainers, even mental health coaches. But there may be one you haven’t quite thought of yet: a hypnotist.

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Is Hypnosis Real? Here’s What Science Says

“There are many myths about hypnosis, mostly coming from media presentations,” like fictional films and novels, says Irving Kirsch, a lecturer and director of the Program in Placebo Studies at Harvard Medical School.

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Nothing Good Can Ever Come from Weighing Your Child

Why the scale won’t help your child reach a healthy weight.

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Pregnancy and Childbirth