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 ...

A strange mystic swings a pocket watch back and forth, repeating the phrase "You're getting sleepy, very sleepy," giving them absolute command over their subject. That's not how hypnotism really works ...

When people learn how to use self-hypnosis, they often ask how can I make this method work best for me? The answer varies depending on the situation. Self-Hypnosis as a New Skill When self-hypnosis is ...

Some people have reported that hypnosis helped them quit smoking. However, more research is necessary to determine how effective it may be. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the ...

Many people would agree that the worst thing about going through a breakup is that it seems as though the emotions you're feeling will never go away: it seems that there's no rom-com, no tub of ice ...