On November 3, 2008, Jane E. Brody published an article on hypnosis in The New York Times: “The Possibilities in Hypnosis, Where the Patient Has the Power.” Here’s an excerpt:
“In effect, hypnosis is the epitome of mind-body medicine. It can enable the mind to tell the body how to react, and modify the messages that the body sends to the mind. It has been used to counter the nausea of pregnancy and chemotherapy; dental and test-taking anxiety; pain associated with surgery, root canal treatment and childbirth; fear of flying and public speaking; compulsive hair-pulling; and intractable hiccups, among many other troublesome health problems.”
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