Millions of people watched Howie Mandel get hypnotized to (momentarily) overcome his germ phobia using hypnosis. How was that possible and if it worked for Howie, could it help YOU? Today on ...

Self-hypnosis is a process that involves using certain techniques to enter a hypnotic state. While in a state of intense relaxation, people often try to visualize certain goals. Self-hypnosis has its ...

In the 18th century, hypnosis was all the rage, but the practice goes back further than many realize. Temple sleep, practiced widely throughout early Greek and Egypt, involved a meditative ritual said ...

Lack of motivation is a complaint I often hear about from parents and their teenagers who are referred for therapy. Occasionally, the motivation issue turns out to be a symptom of depression that can ...

Self-hypnosis is an accessible, effective treatment for hot flashes, according to an expert. Gary Elkins, PhD, professor of ...

When you think about hypnosis, what do you visualize? For many, it’s a clock-swinging magician or a comedy act that forces an unwitting volunteer to make embarrassing public admissions on stage. But ...

Healthy weight loss isn’t a magic trick. For most people, losing weight requires regular exercise, coupled with conscious choices about what, when, and how much to eat. Hormones and health conditions ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. When you hear about hypnosis, you probably have some pre-conceived notions about what it ...

Self-hypnosis might help some women in menopause find relief from hot flashes. Hot flash frequency and intensity decreased by more than 50% among women who listened to a daily audio hypnosis session, ...

Hypnosis is a technique that practitioners may use to help people change unwanted thoughts or behaviors. Some evidence suggests that this method may be an effective strategy to help some individuals ...