Tag: pain management

• The Science of Hypnosis – fMRI & EEG Studies

  

  Recent brain imaging studies using fMRI and EEG confirm that hypnosis creates measurable changes in brain function. These include reduced cognitive control, enhanced mind-body communication, and decreased self-criticism. Such changes validate hypnosis as a distinct brain state—beyond simple relaxation or placebo—and explain its effectiveness in pain relief, behavioral change, and emotional healing.

  Liana West

  April 9, 2025

  FAQs, Neuroscience

  accelerated therapy, altered states, brain imaging, EEG, fMRI, health, hypnosis research, hypnotherapy, mental health, mental-health, mind body connection, mindfulness, mindset shift, Neuroscience, pain management, psychology, subconscious mind, therapy works, trauma recovery

• Proven Ways Hypnosis Helps Pain

  

  There has been extensive research on hypnosis and both physical and emotional pain management. One of the ways hypnosis was originally used for was as an anesthetic. In the 18th and 19th centuries hypnosis was explored to alleviate pain during medical procedures by inducing a trance like state. James Braid coined the term “hypnosis” to…

  Liana West

  July 26, 2023

  FAQs, Pain, Superconscious Mind

  acute pain, chronic pain, hypnosis, pain management