Mindshifting methods in improving well-being
Fortunately, more and more people are discovering the most beneficial non-pharmacological means (our natural mindshifting methods) to improve their well-being through clinical hypnotherapy i.e. hypnosis combined with various therapeutic methods. People have realized that non-pharmacological therapies like cognitive behavior therapy work for many mental and physical health conditions without harmful side effects, which may sometimes be caused by medications such as antidepressants to address depression. (see the scientific references at the end of this article).
Researchers have noticed that many issues can be overcome by changing thinking patterns or modulating brain activity, e.g., with the help of therapeutic hypnosis. People can learn to understand what makes them anxious or depressed, causes stomach upset, and so on.
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Despite knowing the risks of their behavior (e.g., drinking too much coffee or other caffeine products to manage their stress burden during a busy day or using alcohol for relaxation after work) or understanding the problem, people usually need more help to improve their behavior. Our unconscious or subconscious beliefs and emotions cause our harmful behavior, which is why relaxing hypnosis can help alter our state of mind naturally on a deeper level than only rational (conscious) cognitive-level therapy can reach.
Hypnosis in practice
Despite the proven power of clinical hypnosis (hypnotherapy), awareness of its various practical benefits still needs to be increased. For example, did you know modern clinics use hypnosis instead of general anesthesia for pain-free surgery? Yes, clinical hypnosis can be that effective (Pierce, 2018).
After you understand the various ways in which hypnosis can be combined with, e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, you will notice its profound power in improving your daily life (in business and pleasure!) in so many ways you could not even imagine earlier.
How Hypnosis Affects Brain, Hormones, & Other Body Functions
There is no doubt that hypnosis works, but its mechanism still needs to be fully understood. It is always challenging to understand any treatment approach that works by altering brain function. That is why even the best researchers have a limited understanding of how various drugs acting on the brain, like anxiolytics, antidepressants, hypnotics, sedatives, and antipsychotics work, either. Luckily, hypnosis comes with no side effects because, after all, any hypnosis is self-hypnosis. Did you know that you have that all-natural power within you already?
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Fortunately, understanding of how hypnosis works is improving due to increasing interest in clinical hypnotherapy and technological advances in neuropsychology. Scientific studies using MRI, EEG, and fMRI confirm that hypnosis helps rewire the brain, alter blood flow to various brain regions, alter the activity of different brain centers, and more (Wolf et al., 2022).
Brain Functions, Hormones, Nervous System, and Holistic Well-Being.
Hypnosis improves connectivity between various brain centers, enhances focus and attention, reduces anxiety, and much more. It may help “reset” the brain, which is beneficial in many mental and physical health conditions (e.g., mental/physical pain relief). Hypnosis improves the working of different brain areas, helps enhance the activity of suppressed brain centers, and lowers the activity of hyperactive brain centers.
How Hypnosis Affects the Nervous System: Benefits of Hypnotherapy
It has long been known that the various holistic health effects of hypnosis (hypnotherapy) are due to its beneficial influence on the autonomic nervous system (DeBenedittis et al., 1994). Hypnosis helps reduce sympathetic activity and blood pressure, slow heart rate, and improve stress responses. Hypnosis triggers the production of endorphins, reducing pain sensation and enhancing mood. Due to its influence on the vagal nerve (vagus), hypnosis helps overcome also the many physical signs of stress, improve digestion, reduce gastric distress, overcome irritable bowel disease, and so on (Tan et al., 2005).
How Clinical Hypnotherapy (Hypnotic Mindshifting Methods) Affects Hormones
One of the benefits of hypnosis is that it can influence levels of various hormones. Though altering the levels of just any hormone via hypnosis is possible, it is particularly good for reducing stress hormone cortisol levels.
Another way in which hypnosis works is by influencing serotonergic neurotransmission. Serotonin is among the most important hormones affecting various aspects of mood. Everyone knows that some medications influence serotonin levels to treat various mood disorders, so it is vital that you realize you can also choose natural hypnosis to achieve such benefits.
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However, it may not be in the best interest of global pharmaceutical companies that an increasing number of scientific studies suggest our natural healing method, hypnosis, helps boost serotonin levels (De Benedittis, 2021). As those pharma giants finance scientific research, it is understandable that it may take lots of courage from the best-known scientists to choose to study hypnosis more thoroughly instead of traditional Western medications.
Other functions of hypnosis
Our nerves, body, and mind are fully 100% in symbiosis with each other – or otherwise, not even medications could help in severe mental disorders. That is why our natural mindshifting method, hypnosis, may help also with various physical ailments, from chronic infections to autoimmune diseases. When new research gets financed, scientists will be able to notice how hypnosis works in conditions where traditional Western medical treatment cannot help much (or at all).
The list of ways in which hypnosis may help is getting longer as new scientific research is done all around the world. There are more and more signs that hypnosis may also help modulate immunity in various ways, enhance skin healing, influence respiratory function, and alter pain perception (that is why doctors use it for anesthesia).
Hypnosis and Medical Uses
Hypnosis can be suitable for a range of medical conditions. Here is a look at some common health disorders that hypnosis may help manage in many cases.
Hypnosis for Stress and Emotional Disorders
Hypnosis may help boost energy levels and enhance mood (Untas et al., 2013).
Everyone knows stress significantly increases the risk of various mental and physical health issues. Emotional disorders like anxiety and depression are common; too many adults suffer from them. People may already know about their most profound problems and want to overcome stress, anxiety, and depression, but they do not know how to overcome them in practice.
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Even the most skillful self-leaders may feel helpless because problem awareness (e.g., after basic cognitive-behavioral therapy alone without more profound impacts on the subconscious level) does not always lead to the best solutions. Also, traditional medications fail to help people, and they often come with adverse side effects.
Luckily, more people have realized that hypnosis (clinical hypnotherapy) helps in many instances.
Clinical Hypnosis for Pain Management
Hypnosis alters pain sensation by modulating pain pathways. It is equally suitable for managing acute and chronic pain. Thus, doctors may use hypnosis instead of general or local anesthesia in surgery or dental practice (Pierce, 2018).
Similarly, clinical hypnosis may be a safe way to overcome chronic pains like lower back or joint pains. There is increasing scientific evidence that chronic pains occur not only due to local inflammation but also due to specific brain changes, making the body more sensitive to pain (G. Elkins et al., 2007).
How Hypnosis Enhances Sleep Quality
People need to spend one-third of their lives sleeping to stay healthy. Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality causes an increase in stress hormone levels, inflammation, changes in the autonomic nervous system, and more. Now, science realizes that poor sleep quality is among the leading and less acknowledged causes of various chronic health issues. Hypnotherapy is a safe way to fall asleep more quickly and enhance sleep quality.
Hypnosis for Weight loss
Obesity is widespread these days. Especially in most EU nations and the US, too many adults are overweight or obese. Food addiction and dietary choices have much to do with higher rates of obesity in the nations.
Unmanaged obesity significantly increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer, etc. Clinical hypnotherapy (therapeutic hypnosis) may help normalize one’s attitudes towards food, help eliminate food addiction, improve mood and emotional eating behavior or binging, and promote weight loss.
Hypnosis for weight loss may work the best when combined with lifestyle interventions, resulting in more significant weight loss (Stradling et al., 1998). When interested in nutritional coaching by our clinical hypnotherapists (hypnosis works also online), please contact us. We are happy to help you improve your holistic well-being also in this area!
Naturally Healing Hypnosis for Addiction Management
Addiction to caffeine, alcohol, sex, or video games (etc.) has lots to do with changes in specific neural pathways like dopamine pathways. Altering brain connectivity may help people get rid of habits or addictions. Researchers have been increasingly exploring the role of hypnosis in managing addiction. Clinical hypnotherapy including hypnosis and specific retreatments may help rewire the brain and thus provide prolonged relief for addicts (Godvliet, 2023).
Even though people do not know of all the benefits of hypnosis, most people already know that hypnotherapy can help you quit smoking without using nicotine. I assume you too know at least one person who has quit smoking with the help of hypnosis, right?
Relaxing Hypnosis for Healing Digestive Issues
The gut-brain connection is under increased scrutiny as researchers realize that poor gut health can increase the risk of mental health issues and vice-versa.
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Additionally, what has worried researchers is the increasing prevalence of functional gastric disorders. Such disorders are one of the most common reasons for visiting physicians. Yet, many “basic” doctors (who do not yet have education in clinical hypnotherapeutic techniques) may feel helpless in managing these issues, as despite their normal-looking lab test results, people with functional gastrointestinal issues continue to experience bloating, abdominal pain, poor appetite, lack of energy, diarrhea, constipation, and more.
Luckily, all-natural hypnotherapy may help improve digestion and even eliminate functional gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel disease (Hypnotherapy for IBS) (Tan et al., 2005).
Managing Mental Health Issues & Psychological Problems
Hypnosis can be good for providing relief for mental issues. Clinical hypnotherapy can help overcome stress, anxiety, and depression. However, it may also help overcome milder psychological issues like social anxiety and lack of confidence.
Hypnosis also has a place in modifying certain habits and altering behavior. For example, you can get rid of nail-biting habits or other habitual behaviors.
Traditionally, hypnotherapy has been used also for overcoming phobias and fears. I guess you already know someone who learned not to be afraid of spiders, mice, or flying anymore after a few sessions of healing hypnotherapy? Yes, that is awesome!
Regarding fears and trauma, it was noticed in World War II that hypnosis may even help with severe PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).
Scientific Studies about Hypnotherapy for Performance Enhancement
To enjoy the various health benefits of therapeutic hypnosis, of course, you do not have to experience any mental/physical health issues or disorders, such as PTSD. You can use hypnotherapy to enhance your performance (at work, in sports, etc.) or, for example, improve memory and focus.
Clinical hypnotherapy may help you boost sports performance, academic performance, and more. Hypnosis is also helpful for those engaged in performance arts, as it helps overcome performance anxiety and build confidence. Hypnosis for performance-related anxiety (top leaders, artists, musicians, etc.) is commonly known and effective.
Managing Difficult-to-Manage Health Problems with the Help of Hypnosis
Apart from this, some people use therapeutic hypnosis for other reasons. There are mental/physical health issues in which even the most advanced Western medicine is helpless. In such instances, naturally healing hypnosis may help in ways even doctors cannot yet imagine.
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Some examples of such problems include chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, frequent mood swings, hormonal issues, problems related to the menstrual cycle, overcoming grief, and more. For example, researchers have tested hypnosis for post-menopausal flashes, and studies show that it may provide much-needed relief without using medications or hormonal drugs (G. R. Elkins et al., 2013).
Researchers are also exploring the role of hypnosis in managing autoimmune diseases.
It is no secret that autoimmune diseases are characterized by exacerbation and relative calm or remission periods. Quite often, exacerbation is associated with mental stress. Therefore, clinical hypnotherapy may help manage these issues by altering parts of your mind. It may also alter how one responds to disease and feels (Hypnotherapy and Its Benefits for Autoimmune Disease | Psychology Today, n.d.).
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As chronic physical and mental health issues continue to pose significant threats to our holistic well-being, it is vital to consider also these natural, non-pharmacological means to manage them.
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Non-drug therapies, like clinical hypnotherapy, have no side effects. They are safe for regular and prolonged use. Obesity, fatigue, anxiety, depression, mood swings, hormonal issues, chronic inflammation, metabolic disorders, gut issues, and various brain disorders are all too common, and most would benefit from the healing power of natural hypnosis combined with specific therapeutic mindshifting methods.
After reading this article
I hope you realize hypnosis can also help you manage various mental or physical health issues in multiple ways. You have learned how hypnotherapy helps overcome stress, normalize hormone levels, counter inflammation, help make healthy lifestyle choices, and much more.
Finally, it is also vital to understand that hypnosis is good for preventing health issues and improving your performance in many areas of your life. Now, you can consider hypnotic therapy and our various beneficial mindshifting methods already in the early stages of mental/physical health disorders or as a preventive measure. You can also consider hypnosis to enhance body and brain function in a naturally healing way, which I bet you will enjoy!
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Your Coach Kati Niemi
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