Is hypnosis scientific?

Is hypnosis scientific?

Contrary to what you may have seen on television or in movies, hypnosis is a scientifically-proven method for treating a variety of conditions, from chronic pain to insomnia.

The world-renowned Stanford University School of Medicine’s Stanford Center on Stress & Health teaches hypnosis techniques as a treatment in clinical settings as part of an integrative medicine approach.

There have been hundreds of studies conducted published in reputable medical journals on the efficacy of hypnosis; if you’d like to learn more about the studies and results, click here.
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