Research shows clowns, handheld video games and hypnosis can be better alternatives to drugs used to help sedate children before they go under anaesthetic. An international study led by Adelaide ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) causes people to have recurrent unwanted or unreasonable thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or make them feel driven to do something repeatedly (compulsions).

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can present with stomachaches, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, irregular bowel movements, or a combination of any of these symptoms. The word “syndrome” in its ...

Through a laptop, Mary Battaglia’s Tibetan bowl rings slightly tinny. “I’ve been working on that,” said the 54-year-old from Oradell. “It’s still not quite to where I want to get it. I’m going to try ...

Hypnotherapy -- or hypnosis -- is a type of nonstandard or "complementary and alternative medicine" treatment. It uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a ...

Are you wondering if hypnosis is real? Well, it turns out that hypnotherapy for anxiety and worry can actually help calm emotional distress that happens before a medical procedure. Hypnosis for ...

Hypnosis is a genuine psychological therapy process. A trained hypnotist or hypnotherapist induces a state of intense concentration or focus to help you open up to therapeutic improvement. It’s often ...

Look into my eyes. The phrase calls to mind images of a psychotherapist swinging a pocket watch. Or maybe you picture Catherine Keener in the film Get Out, tapping her teacup and sending an unwilling ...

Quitting smoking can be a real challenge. But it's one of the best things you can do for your health. Smoking is a dangerous, even deadly habit. It's a leading cause of cancer. It also increases your ...