Research on Hypnotherapy

 

Hypnosis strengthens immune system and improves well being:

 

Gruzelier (2002) found "evidence of immune control accompanied by reports of enhanced mood and well being." The study noted "hypnosis buffered the effects of stress", hypnotic subjects had "fewer winter viral infections" and "six weeks of [self-hypnosis] training almost halved recurrence [of viral infections] , improved mood and reduced levels of clinical depression and anxiety

 

 

 

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References:
Gruzelier JG "A review of the impact of hypnosis, relaxation, guided imagery and individual differences on aspects of immunity and health." Stress 2002 Jun; 5(2):147-63