Below is an excerpt from the 11/16/09 BBC article, “Hypnosis has ‘real’ brain effect.’”
Hypnosis has a “very real” effect that can be picked up on brain scans, say Hull University researchers.
An imaging study of hypnotised participants showed decreased activity in the parts of the brain linked with daydreaming or letting the mind wander. Read the whole article here.
Below is an excerpt from Helene Pavlov’s 10/28/09 Huffington Post article, “Hypnosis and Other Amenities Before Imaging Exams – Unlocking the Key to Relaxing.”
A recent study from Harvard University reported that teaching advanced communication skills and self-hypnotic relaxation techniques to MRI staff members can help them deal more effectively with patients and significantly increase the number of successful scans, even among patients with claustrophobia.
