Articles by Steve G. Jones, Ed.S.:Studies Show New Information about Blood Pressure(NaturalNews) Blood pressure is the force that the heart exerts on pumping blood through the body's circulation system. High blood pressure has many negative health risks. A new study shows that there is a link between high blood pressure and dementia....
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Yoga Reduces Inflammation and Improves Heart Health(NaturalNews) Many people choose to practice yoga for the relaxation and flexibility benefits it brings. Yoga is a low impact form of exercise that strengthens muscles, increases balance, improves flexibility, and reduces stress with various poses and...
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Hypnosis Benefits Migraines(NaturalNews) A migraine is a debilitating form of a headache. Many people suffer from migraines. Various triggers can produce the onset of a migraine. However, reducing the likelihood of a migraine occurring and getting rid of one once it occurs, can...
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Use Hypnosis to Treat Dyspepsia(NaturalNews) Dyspepsia is a very common gastrointestinal disorder. Researchers and doctors are not sure what the underlying causes are of the disorder, which makes treating dyspepsia somewhat challenging. However, researchers have found that hypnotherapy...
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Use Hypnosis to Research Creativity and Imagination(NaturalNews) Creativity is defined as the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc. Creativity is easy to define, but researchers often...
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Research Shows Effectiveness of Hypnosis(NaturalNews) The effectiveness of hypnosis is often questioned because the cause of hypnotic phenomenon is not yet known. Research has been conducted on hypnosis for hundreds of years. Thousands of studies have been performed, yet the origination of...
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Hypnosis Helps Reduce Symptoms of Tourette Syndrome(NaturalNews) Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that is characterized by motor and verbal tics. The symptoms first become apparent in early childhood. The first symptom is usually a facial tic such as eye blinking, grimacing, or nose twitching...
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Hypnosis Brings Benefits during Pregnancy and Childbirth(NaturalNews) Hypnosis has been used during childbirth for approximately 100 years. Many research studies have been conducted to study the effects of hypnosis on pregnancy and labor. Hypnosis has been used on women during labor to help reduce pain. Hypnosis...
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Hypnosis Benefits the Immune System(NaturalNews) The flu is expected to reach more people this year compared to the average flu season. There are many uncertainties this year due to the H1N1 influenza virus. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that the H1N1 virus has caused the...
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Treat Phobias with Hypnosis and the Rewind Technique(NaturalNews) Phobias are fairly common. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that approximately 8-18% of the American population suffers from a phobia. They are the most common form of an anxiety disorder. Among women of all ages, phobias...
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Common Misconceptions Mistaken Hypnosis(NaturalNews) Hypnosis has long been misunderstood due to the negative portrayal of hypnosis as a form of entertainment. Hypnosis can be separated into two very different classes: Clinical hypnosis and stage hypnosis. Clinical hypnosis is used to help...
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Learn the History of Hypnosis(NaturalNews) Hypnosis has been used since ancient times, for thousands of years in Egypt and Greece. Hypnosis is even mentioned several times in the bible (Genesis 2:21, 1 Samuel 26:12, Job 4:13, 33:15, Acts 10:10). However, modern hypnosis started...
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Hypnosis is Used in Study of Emotions (NaturalNews) There is a lot still to be learned about emotions. Approximately 20 years ago, researchers were under the impression that emotions and feelings originated with the heart, not the brain. They also believed that emotions could not be measured...
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The State or Non-State of Hypnosis: Debate Continues(NaturalNews) One of the many mysteries of hypnosis is where hypnosis comes from. Many researchers believe that hypnosis produces an altered state of consciousness while others believe that there is no altered state with hypnosis. Research has been conducted...
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Scientists Use Post-Hypnotic Suggestion on the Stroop Effect(NaturalNews) The field of psychology uses various instrumental studies to examine cognitive processes. These processes are either controlled or automatic. Further, automatic processes can either be innate or learned. When a process is automatic, it...
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Hypnosis Shown to Reduce Medical Cost of Sedation(NaturalNews) Hypnosis research covers a vast number of topics from treating medical conditions such as asthma and irritable bowel syndrome to researching pain control from headaches and surgery. Research on hypnotherapy has also included brain images...
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Use Hypnosis to Research Conversion Disorder(NaturalNews) Research has been conducted to learn more about the benefits of hypnosis. Hypnosis has also been used to research neurological and psychological disorders such as conversion disorder. Hypnosis is a natural method that can be used with no...
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Hypnosis Impacts the Amygdala (NaturalNews) Recent research conducted on the brain shows that hypnosis gives a person the ability to control the amygdala. The amygdala is a section of the brain that involves emotion, creativity, and memory. Hypnosis promotes mind-body interaction...
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Hypnosis can Play a Role in Overcoming Fears(NaturalNews) Many people have fears and phobias that can interfere with their ability to lead a normal life. Most fears and phobias develop due to traumatic experiences and are thus mostly psychological. Researchers also believe that genetics and our...
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Hypnotherapy Helps Crohn's Disease(NaturalNews) Hypnotherapy has long been used to help people cope with stress. No matter what the source of stress is, hypnosis is a relaxation technique that calms the mind and body into a deeper state of relaxation. Research has shown that when stress...
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Hypnosis Plays Role in Improving Self-Confidence(NaturalNews) Confidence is an important aspect of a person's life. Confidence provides a foundation for success, achieving goals, being motivated, and feeling good about yourself. Confidence is something everyone should work on improving because it...
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Use Hypnoanalgesic Techniques with Pain Patients(NaturalNews) Hypnosis has long been studied for its usefulness in easing pain, also known as hypnoanalgesia. Modern studies on hypnosis date back to the late 1700`s and they involve both psychological and physiological mechanisms. The founder of hypnosis...
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Reduce Pain and Anxiety for Dental Patients Using Hypnotherapy(NaturalNews) A common phobia that many people have is the fear of dentistry. They fear pain and possible procedures that could cause them anxiety. This can also lead to a great deal of stress and anxiety over going to the dentist. Many people avoid...
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Hypnosis Offers Benefits in the Treatment of ADHD (NaturalNews) Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a very common disorder among children. The traditional form of treating ADHD is medication and psychotherapy. However, every person with ADHD is different and a one-size-fits-all approach...
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Hypnotherapy Improves Self-Concept(NaturalNews) The term `self-concept` is someone`s awareness of themselves in relation to self-esteem, personality, and skills. Along with the present, it includes how people perceive themselves in their past and how they believe they will be in the...
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Benefit from Alternative Medicine and Hypnosis(NaturalNews) Research shows that more people are using alternative forms of medicine including hypnosis, herbs, massage, self-help groups, acupuncture, and energy healing. Other forms of alternative medicine include mind-body medicine and mindfulness-based...
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Hypnotherapy Plays Various Roles in Stress Management(NaturalNews) Hypnotherapy has long been useful in stress management. Hypnosis gives a person the ability to target their subconscious mind and control their psychological thoughts and feelings. Stress causes both psychological and physiological symptoms...
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Use the Benefits of Hypnotherapy to Lose Weight and Keep it Off(NaturalNews) Being at your ideal weight for your height and bone structure is very important for your overall health and well-being. Being overweight or obese can have detrimental effects on your physical health, mental health, and lifestyle. As important...
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Use Hypnosis to Better Understand Brain Functioning(NaturalNews) Researchers are constantly performing studies and research to find out more about the brain. A human brain is extremely complex and although we have learned a great deal about the brain, there is still a lot more that remains unknown to...
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Use Hypnotherapy to Treat Postoperative Pain and Anxiety(NaturalNews) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 46 million inpatient surgeries were performed in 2006. This statistic does not include outpatient surgeries where people are released within 24 hours after surgery. Preoperative...
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Use Hypnotherapy to Reduce Pain and Nausea in Cancer Patients(NaturalNews) Cancer is an illness that affects millions of Americans, whether they are currently being treated or in remission. Two of the most common symptoms of cancer and cancer treatments are pain and nausea. Hypnotherapy has been proven to help...
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Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy(NaturalNews) We have all heard how bad tobacco products are for our health. Smoking is an addiction that is very difficult to quit, but there are proven techniques that help increase your chances of not only quitting smoking, but never smoking a cigarette...
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Self-Hypnosis Helps Children Overcome Migraines(NaturalNews) In the United States, about 5% of elementary school aged children get migraines. For teenagers, the percentage increases to 20% experiencing migraines (familydoctor.org). Symptoms of juvenile migraines are similar to migraines adults get....
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The Benefits of Using Hypnosis in a Pediatric Setting(NaturalNews) Hypnotherapy is a natural and safe form of relaxation. The person receiving hypnosis is always in control whether the hypnosis is being administered by a licensed hypnotherapist or through self-hypnosis. Hypnosis is particularly effective...
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Treat ADHD with Hypnosis(NaturalNews) According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4.5 million children (ages 5-17) in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. A lot of research is being conducted to find ways in which the symptoms of ADHD can be...
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Hypnosis Helps Pain Caused by Breast Cancer(NaturalNews) Breast cancer is a very serious disease that will affect one in eight women who live to the age of 85. Currently, there are 2.4 million women in the United States who have been diagnosed with breast cancer (Breast Cancer: Network of Strength)....
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The Benefits of Hypnosis in Treating Asthma(NaturalNews) Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the lungs. It causes inflammation of the airways and causes people with asthma to be more sensitive to the particles they breathe in. Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing,...
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Hypnotherapy Treats Irritable Bowel Syndrome (NaturalNews) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder involving the intestines. Symptoms can be mild to severe and include abdominal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and gas. Many people who have IBS are often embarrassed by their symptoms...
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Use Hypnotherapy to Treat Bulimia(NaturalNews) According to the World Encyclopedia (2005), bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by excessive eating followed by purging by methods of vomiting, diuretics, or laxatives. Bulimia is usually the result of a psychological...
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Hypnosis Therapy Helps Pediatric Cancer Patients(NaturalNews) According to the National Cancer Institute, almost 11,000 children (under the age of 15) will be diagnosed with a form of cancer in 2008. Advances in cancer research and cancer treatments have greatly improved since the 1970`s. Before the...
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The Role of Self-Hypnosis in Children Experiencing Pain(NaturalNews) Self-hypnosis is an easy and useful technique for children to learn. Self-hypnosis is often taught to children by a trained hypnotherapist and it is designed to help them relax in difficult situations. The first step to self-hypnosis is...
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Hypnotherapy and Alopecia Areata(NaturalNews) There are many maladies that can affect a person`s hair. The use of hair care products and blow dryers leaves people with dull, dry hair, begging for hydration, but there are a select few who suffer from hair problems that go beyond a few...
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Integrate Hypnotherapy into the Medical Field(NaturalNews) The United States has very little integration between medical doctors and hypnotherapists. Many studies have shown that people suffering with many disorders greatly benefit from hypnotherapy. However, hypnotherapy is used by less than 10%...
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Hypnosis and Dissociative Disorders of the Self(NaturalNews) Think about your daily routine. From the minute you wake up in the morning, to the moment you get back into bed at the end of the day, you generally take on a wide number of different personalities. The way you conduct yourself with your...
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Hypnosis and its Role on Children with Chronic Headaches(NaturalNews) Everyone gets headaches. Most often, children fall victim to these sudden attacks as well. Headaches occur when certain sensitive areas of the brain become over-worked or damaged. According to the Mayo Clinic, 90% of children under the...
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The Benefits of Hypnosis in Treating Gastrointestinal Disorders(NaturalNews) Gastrointestinal disorders plague many people. Gastroenterologists report that over 50% of the cases they see are either irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or functional dyspepsia (FD). Many studies have been done that show effective results...
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Treat Fibromyalgia with Hypnotherapy(NaturalNews) Fibromyalgia is an illness with common symptoms such as pain, sensitivity to touch, fatigue, joint soreness, and problems sleeping. According to research conducted over the last 30 years, Fibromyalgia is most likely caused by the central...
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Use Both Hetero-Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis for Best Results (NaturalNews) Like with many other great things, hypnotherapy can be categorized into 2 different subcategories. They are hetero-hypnosis and self-hypnosis. The key to understanding the difference between the two can be the key to a successful session...
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Treat Psoriasis with Hypnosis(NaturalNews) Psoriasis is a disorder most often affecting the skin. Psoriasis is caused by the build-up of skin cells. The severity of the disorder varies from person to person. Some people experience psoriasis in a small area and some people have it...
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Hypnotherapy and its Role on Boys with Nocturnal Enuresis(NaturalNews) A study published in The Journal of Norwegian Medical Association found that hypnotherapy has a positive affect on children who experience problems with Nocturnal Enuresis. Nocturnal Enuresis is another name for bedwetting, which most frequently...
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Hypnosis Compared to Stress Reducing Strategy in Burn Patients(NaturalNews) Any kind of burn, whether it is a first, second, or third degree burn, is painful. In addition to the pain felt from the burn, burn victims have to keep their wounds covered to help the healing process and prevent infection. Patients with...
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The Usefulness of Hypnosis in Pediatric Patients(NaturalNews) Hypnosis has been shown as being an increasingly beneficial treatment for helping children with medical illnesses. Studies have shown that children in particular are very suggestible and have a good chance of benefiting from hypnosis.
A...
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Controlling Dyspnea With Self-Hypnosis in Pediatric Patients(NaturalNews) Dyspnea is a disease of the airway, lungs, or heart. Dyspnea is characterized by difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and painful breathing. The disease is often diagnosed with a physical exam, but a doctor may need the help of chest...
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The Benefit of Hypnosis on Breast Cancer Survivors(NaturalNews) On a worldwide scale, breast cancer is the second most prevalent cancer. The most common is lung cancer. In 2004 over 185,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer. In the same year almost 41,000 died from breast cancer.
One of the...
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Using Hypnotherapy as a Treatment for Non-Cardiac Chest Pain(NaturalNews) Non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) is pain in the chest that is not caused by the heart. NCCP is often caused by the organs near the heart, such as the esophagus. Symptoms include an ache in the center of the chest that does not move to the...
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Hypnotherapy as a Treatment for Depression(NaturalNews) Depression is not to be taken lightly. Depression is often defined as being "down" for more than two weeks and when symptoms begin to interfere with your life. Symptoms of depression vary for people. People with depression almost always...
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The Power of Hypnotherapy on Surgical Patients(NaturalNews) Undergoing surgery is a very common occurrence. In the United States, it is estimated that 15 million people undergo surgery each year. People have an operation to fix a medical problem or sometimes to diagnose a problem. Surgeries are...
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The Cost-Effectiveness of Hypnosis and Sedation(NaturalNews) I have written many articles about studies that have been performed using hypnosis. Most studies focus on the success of the hypnosis and how it helped participants in a different way compared to more traditional approaches and treatments....
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Hypnotherapy and the Prevention of Recurring Ulcers(NaturalNews) An ulcer is a wound that develops inside the body where acid and digestive juices eat away at the mucous lining. Duodenal ulcers are ulcers in the duodenum which is the upper part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach. Symptoms...
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Hypnosis Shown to Speed Healing After Surgery(NaturalNews) As a Clinical Hypnotherapist I have been a major proponent and supporter of hypnosis and the effect it can have on people. I have helped people with different problems such as wanting to quit smoking to getting rid of a phobia. I have helped...
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Study Shows Hypnosis Is Beneficial in the Treatment of Pain(NaturalNews) According to my own research, I have found that hypnotherapy is very helpful in treating patients who are experiencing pain. Over the years I have had many clients walk into my office suffering from various types of pain. Oftentimes, they...
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The Benefits of Hypnosis and Imagery in Athletes(NaturalNews) I recently met a friend, John, for lunch and I hadn't seen him in awhile so we caught up on what was going on in each other's lives. He mentioned that he recently signed up to race in a marathon and he was one month into his training. I...
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The Role of Hypnotherapy in Pediatric Cancer Patients(NaturalNews) Two years ago I received a call from a doctor in my area needing my assistance. She was wondering if I would be interested in using hypnosis to help a couple of her patients. I was immediately interested in hearing more so I met her in...
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World Hypnotism Day 2008: Recognizing the Power of the Mind(NaturalNews) World Hypnotism Day is on Friday, January 4, 2008. World Hypnotism Day is a day when professionals in the field of hypnotism from many different organizations around the world will be sharing their expertise and promoting the truths and...
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Natural Suggestions to Eliminate Stress From Your Life(NaturalNews) The holidays have arrived and while this is a joyful and exciting time, this can also be a stressful time for some. Let's take a look at ways we can relax year-round. It has been demonstrated in numerous studies that reducing stress will...
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Studies Show Hypnotherapy Eases Dental Anxiety(NaturalNews) I recently had a friend come to me complaining about some tooth pain. I asked her what her dentist said. I thought this was a rather simple question, because pain in your mouth equals a trip to the dentist. You can imagine my shock when...
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