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, ...

A six-week at-home hypnosis program not only eased hot flashes more than an active placebo but also improved women’s daily functioning and sense of control, offering a powerful new option for those ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition in which intrusive thoughts can cause stress that is managed through a ritualistic compulsion (Stein et al., 2019). People with OCD are generally ...

A gentle breeze. Water trickling over a fountain. Crisp mountain air. Such scenes sound cool — and simply imagining them could help people feel cooler, too. For women experiencing hot flashes, ...

Guided self-hypnosis in women with a history of breast cancer led to a 64% reduction in hot flashes after 6 weeks. A daily, self-administered audio hypnosis program could serve as a non-hormonal ...

“It is estimated that over 25 million women in the United States have hot flashes, with up to 80% of women in the general population reporting hot flashes during the menopause transition, and 96% of ...

Writing for The Conversation, David Acunzo, an assistant professor in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, examines when and why hypnosis may be used ...