Hypnosis shown on brain scans

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.

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