In their commentary, Oakley and Halligan (2011) echo their recent thoughts regarding the cognitive neuroscience of hypnosis and suggestion (Oakley & Halligan, 2009, 2010). Here we address some of the issues they raise concerning the quest for neuropsychological markers of hypnotic states, the use of hypnotic vs. posthypnotic suggestions, and the potential for other forms of atypical attention s...

Abstract Background The purpose of our retrospective study was to assess the termination rate and image quality MR exams performed in claustrophobic patients under medical hypnosis, as compared undergoing spontaneous breathing general anesthesia. Methods Our approved by ethics committee. “hypnosis group” included consecutive that had previously interrupted an exam because claustrophobia. “contr...

An integration between neurobiological and sociocognitive perspectives is advocated to advance and overhaul the concept of hypnosis and its humanistic applications. The thesis is presented that hypnosis is an altered state of brain functional organization involving interrelations between brain regions initiated by the intervention of the hypnotist – that is, an atypical alteration of brain syst...

Abstract Background Gut-directed hypnosis (GDH) is a complimentary therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), that can be learnt by patients to practice self-hypnosis. GDH in IBD has augmented remission and improved inflammation. history of successful use Irritable Syndrome (IBS). In it may also improve IBS-like symptoms recovery from surgery. suitable youth adult patients. hypnosis, relaxed...

Clark Hull’s statement which Kirsch et al (in press) quote that “an increase in suggestibility takes place upon entering the hypnotic trance,“ is one few of us would dispute. However, they interpret Hull’s work and that of Hilgard and Tart quite idiosyncratically. Hull thought of hypnosis as a state. When Kirsch et al paraphrase Hull, the “increase in suggestibility” becomes “a relatively small...

Background and aims: Nowadays, hypnosis has opened its position in the medical community. Based on controlled trials, hypnosis has been superior compared to other interventional procedures to reduce acute pain. This investigation aims to determine the effectiveness of hypnosis in the treatment of pain and enhancing mental performance in Iran, using the meta-analysis method. <br...