Research
Research and Studies on Hypnosis and Related Topics
Vlieger AM, Menko-Frankenhuis C, Wolfkamp SC, Tromp E, Benninga MA. Hypnotherapy for children with functional abdominal pain or irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Gastroenterology. 2007 Nov; 133 (5): pages 1430-6. Epub 2007 Sep 2. a.vlieger@antonius.net
ARCH DERMATOL/VOL. 136:393-399 MAR 2000
“Results: A wide spectrum of dermatologic disorders may be improved or cured using hypnosis as an alternative or complementary therapy, including acne, alopecia, herpes simplex, psoriasis, rosacea, trichotillomania…” Philip D. Shenefelt, MD, MS, Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Department of Internal Medicine, Mailstop MDC 019, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa FL 33612 (email: pshenefe@hsc.usf.edu)
Calvert EL, Houghton LA, Cooper P, Morris J. Whorweil PJ. Long-term improvement in functional dyspepsia using hypnotherapy. Gastroenterology, 2002. Dec; 123 (6) pp. 1778-85
“Hypnosis Can Reduce Pain Perception After Surgery” LifeScript
9/23/2007. Journal of National Cancer Institute. Provided by Reuters Health, New York
Hypnosis before breast surgery reduces the amount of medication required during the procedure and lessens post surgical pain and nausea, according to results of new study.
Study indicates that motor imagery exercises improve walking skills for post-stroke hemiparesis.
Citation: Dunsky A, Dickstein R, Marcovitz E, Levy S, Deutsch J. Home-based motor imagery training for gait rehabilitation of people with chronic poststroke hemiparesis. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2008 Aug; 89 (8): pages 1580-8. ayelet@wincol.ac.il
Citation: Wagner J, Stephan T, Kalla R, Brückmann H, Strupp M, Brandt T, Jahn K. Mind the bend: cerebral activations associated with mental imagery of walking along a curved path. Exp Brain Res. 2008 Aug 12. [Epub ahead of print] Judith.Wagner@med.uni-muenchen.de
Citation: Orr EL, Lacourse MG, Cohen MJ, Cramer SC. Cortical activation during executed, imagined, and observed foot movements. Neuroreport. 2008 April 16; 19 (6): pages 625-30.
Mind-Body Program Effective, Durable, in Treatment of Children With PTSD - by Caroline Cassels (August 21, 2008)
Albom, Mitch. Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson. New York: Broadway, 2002.
Alvarez-Nemegyei, J., A. Negreros-Castillo, B. L. Nuno-Gutierres, J. Alvares-Berunza, and L. M. Alcocer-Martinez. “Ericksonian Hypnosis in Women with
Fibromyalgia Syndrome.” PubMed. July & Aug. 2007. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
“Brain Scans Of The Future—Psychologists Use MRI To Understand Ties Between Memories And The Imagination.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/0710-brain_scans_of_the_future.htm>.
Carlson, L. E., and BD Bultz. “Mind-Body Interventions in Oncology.” PubMed. 13 Aug. 2008. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
Carmody, T. P., C. Duncan, J. A. Solkowitz, J. Huggins, S. Lee, and K. Delucchi. “Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Trial.” PubMed. 10 May 2008. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
Davis, Judith. Emotional Comfort: The Gift of Your Inner Guide. New York: Wilder P, Inc., 2005.
Durlacher, James V. Freedom From Fear Forever: The Acu-POWER Way To Overcoming Your Fears, Phobias, and Inner Problems. Tempe, Ariz: Van Ness Pub. Co., 1995.
Elkins, G., J. Marcus, V. Stearns, and M. Hasan Rajab. “Pilot evaluation of hypnosis for the treatment of ...[Psychooncology. 2007] - PubMed Result.” NCBI HomePage. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17048223>.
“Emotional Memories Function In Self-Reinforcing Loop.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/03/050323130625.htm>.
“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009. Merriam-Webster Online. 21 May 2009
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Goleman, Daniel. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Los Angeles: Audio Renaissance, 2001.
Goodman, A. “Hypnosis, Hypnotizability and Treatment.” PubMed. Oct. 2008. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
Gottlieb, David and Tatz, Akiva. Letters to a Buddhist Jew. Southfield, MI: Targum P, 2005.
Hammond, D. C. “Review of the Efficacy of Clinical Hypnosis with Headaches and Migraines.” PubMed. Apr. 2007. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
“Happiness Is ‘Infectious’ In Network Of Friends: Collective—Not Just Individual—Phenomenon.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081205094506.htm>.
“Happiness Lengthens Life.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080805075614.htm>.
Hay, Louise L. You Can Heal Your Life. Santa Monica, CA: Hay House, 1987.
“Hypnosis As An Alternative To Drug-Induced Sedation.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/02/030207072158.htm>.
“Hypnosis Shown to Reduce Symptoms of Dementia.” Science Daily. Ed. Dan Hogan. 29 July 2008. <http://www.sciencedaily.com>.
“Hypnotherapy An Effective Treatment for Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” Science Daily. Ed. Dan Hogan. 28 Sept. 2005. <http://www.sciencedaily.com>.
Iglesias, A. “Hypnosis as a Vehicle for Choice and Self-Agency in the Treatment of Children with Trichotillomania.” PubMed. Oct. 2003. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
Jung, C. G. “THE CONCEPT OF THE COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS.” Collective Unconscious. 21 May 2009 <http://www.timestar.org>.
Maudouax, A., S. Bonnet, F. Lhonneux-Ledoux, and P. Lefebvre. “Ericksonian Hypnosis in Tinnitus Therapy.” PubMed. 2007. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
Mawdsley, J. E., D. G. Jenkins, M. G. Macey, and L. Langmead. “The Effect of Hypnosis on Systemic and Rectal Mucosal Measures of Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis.” PubMed. June 2008. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
“Media Violence Cited As ‘Critical Risk Factor’ For Aggression.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081119122632.htm>.
“Memorizing In Your Sleep.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/10/991026074517.htm>.
“Methods of reducing discomfort during colonoscopy. [Dig Dis Sci. 2008] - PubMed Result.” NCBI HomePage. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17999189>.
Morton, P. A. “The Hypnotic Belay in Alpine Mountaneering: The Use of Self-Hypnosis for the Resolution of Sports Injuries and for Performance Enhancement.” PubMed. July 2003. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
Novoa, R., and T. Hammonds. “Clinical Hypnosis for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.” PubMed. Mar. 2008. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
Pekala, R. J., R. Maurer, V. K. Kumar, N. C. Elliott, E. Masten, E. Moon, and M. Salinger. “Self-Hypnosis Relapse Prevention Training with Chronic Drug/Alcohol Users: Effects on Self-Esteem, Affect, and Relapse.” PubMed. Apr. 2004. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
Pert, Candace. Your Body Is Your Subconscious Mind. Riverside: Sounds True, 2004.
“Positive Thinking May Protect Against Breast Cancer.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080821194717.htm>.
“Presurgical Hypnosis Reduces Patient’s Pain Perception, Lowers Hospital Costs | OncoLink Cancer Resources.” Cancer Resources from OncoLink | Treatment, Research, Coping, Clinical Trials, Prevention. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.oncolink.org/resources/article.cfm?c=3&s=8&ss=23&id=14566&month=
08&year=2007.>
“Put On A Happy Face: It Helps You See The Big Picture.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081117121229.htm>.
Rinpoche, Sogyal. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. New York, NY:HarperSanFrancisco division of HarperCollins, 1993.
Ruiz, Don Miguel. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book. Grand Rapids: Amber-Allen, 2001.
Saxe, John G. “The Blind Men and the Elephant.” 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.noogenesis.com/pineapple/blind_men_elephant.html>.“
Science Of Stress—Dermatologists Detail The Scary Signs Of Stress Revealed By Skin.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0411-science_of_stress.htm>.
“Spirituality, Religious Practice May Slow Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease.” Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/04/050430222301.htm>.
“Stanford Study Shows Hypnosis Helps Kids Undergoing Difficult Procedure.” Science Daily. Ed. Dan Hogan. Jan. 2005. <http://www.sciencedaily.com>.
Sunnen, Gerard V. “Spiritual Epiphanies During Hypnosis.” The Great Plains: Turning off the taps. 28 Mar. 2009 <http://www.triroc.com/sunnen/topics/spiritualepiphanies.htm>.
Walsh, B. J. “Hypnotic Alteration of Body Image in the Eating Disordered.” PubMed. July 2008. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
Warren, Rick. The Purpose-Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002.
Willemsen, R., and J. Vanderlinden. “Hypnotic Approaches for Alopecia Areata.” PubMed. July 2008. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
Winfrey, Oprah. “Love: It’s All In Your Head.” O Magazine Apr. 2004.
Xu, Y., and E. Cardena. “Hypnosis as an Adjunct Therapy in the Management of Diabetes.” PubMed. Jan. 2008. <http://www.pubmed.gov>.
