Hypnotism seems to help hot flashes

Here's an article from SouthBendTribune.com about the use of hypnosis to treat the hot flashes experienced by women who’ve had breast cancer.

A study randomly assigned 60 breast cancer survivors who had an average of eight hot flashes a day to be given weekly hypnosis or to receive no treatment while on a waiting list for hypnosis.

Hypnotism sessions of 50 minutes each included suggestions for relaxation and coolness. Women also were encouraged to use imagery and positive suggestions during self-hypnosis at home.


After five weeks, based on a standardized scale incorporating severity and frequency of hot flashes, scores dropped by an average of 68 percent among women who’d been hypnotized, whereas the others experienced little or no change in hot flashes. The hypnosis group also reported less anxiety, better sleep and improved ability to function day to day, compared with the others.



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