Pain Management
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Snikewin, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsThe Soldiers Who Didn’t Want Morphine
In 1944, badly wounded soldiers at Anzio told their doctor they didn’t need morphine. Years later, a little girl invented a way to divide her pain until it disappeared. Both reveal how much…
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A Feeling of Hypnosis Coming Gently Over You
Jane Cameron didn’t live near Phoenix, and she couldn’t just drop by Erickson’s office when the pain flared. She was one of the many people who wrote to him from a distance, describing…
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Hypnosis and Anaesthesia: Can Hypnosis Reduce the Need for Medication?
This article looks at how hypnosis may be used alongside anaesthesia and pain management in some medical settings. It explains what hypnosis is, how it may help reduce anxiety and discomfort, and why…
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Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsDental Hypnosis: Hypnosis in Dentistry
Dental hypnosis is the use of guided relaxation, focused attention, and suggestion to help people feel calmer during dental care. This article explains how hypnosis may be used in dentistry, such as easing…
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Hypnosis in Surgery
Hypnosis in surgery refers to the use of guided relaxation, focused attention, and suggestion before, during, or after a medical procedure. This article explains how hypnosis may be used alongside standard surgical care…
