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Hypnotism

Hypnosis may ease chronic pain

October 03, 2008
A small study has found that hypnosis can offer significant reduction in patients' pain awareness. Scientists in Belgium and Denmark hypnotized 13 patients and found that the patients' perception of acute pain was reduced by about one-third while they were under hypnosis. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Hypnosis for Pain Management
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

Keep your eyes on the ball swinging back and forth, watch very closely and focus your attention. We... Read more »

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FDA Requests Label Change for All Sleep Disorder Drug Products
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

For those of us who have been diagnosed with sleep disorders, medications often become a part of... Read more »

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FDA Requests Label Change for "Sleeping Pills"
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

The FDA has has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products, a class of... Read more »

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Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and... Read more »

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Arthritis and Alligators
By Pattye Snyder , Health Expert

A few years ago, when I began my journey with O.A., I obviously had no idea what was happening. Of... Read more »

Health Guide

Hypnotics
Hypnotics are medications that cause sleep or partial loss of consciousness. Information Read more »
Hypnosis
The other night I was watching a movie with my family. It was one of those movies where I was completely engrossed in the story. Transfixed. So much so, that I felt transported to the time and place... Read more »
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A whip of rainbow squares Translucent, neon, opaque Dance towards me Beckon an interlude No canvas, this Intelligence quivers with delight My hand holds no brush The whip mingles with air ... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Epidemiological Study
In late 2005, the National Fibromyalgia Association in conjunction with several well-known fibromyalgia researchers conducted the first FM epidemiological study to be done since the 1980s.  The... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Medication
Prescribed medications are a key component of most fibromyalgia treatment plans.  Since there are currently only three FDA approved medications for fibromyalgia, many medications are prescribed... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia).... Read more »

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Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, stay... Read more »

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This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia).... Read more »

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This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia).... Read more »

Related News

Insomnia Linked to Lack of Brain Chemical
November 04, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a tough time falling asleep? A chemical in your brain may be to blame. Researchers recently discovered insomnia in... Read summary »

Zolpimist approved for insomnia
December 23, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral spray for the treatment of insomnia. Zolpimist contains the active ingredient found in the... Read summary »

Sleep drugs need stronger warnings, FDA says
October 02, 2008

Sedative/hypnotic medications--including Ambien, Halcion, Lunesta, and Rozerem--need stronger warning about potential side effects, says the U.S.... Read summary »

Hypnosis Before Cancer Surgery Reduces Pain and Cost
December 24, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A hypnosis session before a woman undergoes breast cancer surgery can have tremendous benefits, according to a new study. The... Read summary »

Want to Quit Smoking? Try Hypnosis
October 25, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hypnotherapy may be a better way to stomp out cigarettes than other smoking cessation methods, according to new research.... Read summary »