Yesterday, we saw how meditation and hypnosis can change actual structures in the brain (https://briandavidphillips.net/2011/01/25/medbrain/). Today, we see a Scientific American street science video that shows another benefit of mediation practice in terms of enhancing attention: Studies on attentional blink found that breathing meditation practices can enhance attentional blink. Of course, one need not take…

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The 22 January 2011 episode of the Scientific American podcast on the mind reports on a study that shows that even a short term meditation practice can change physical structures in the brain. Obviously, certain hypnosis and self-hypnosis practices would also be effective (particularly experiential mediation which is hypnosis used to enhance mediation practice). “Recently…

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The Canadian Medical Association Journal carries a piece on the Therapeutic Value of Hyper-Suggestibility which is well worth the read. The piece by Wendy Glauser appears in the news section for Jan. 18, 2011, and carries a very worthwhile overview of the current state of hypnosis as a treatment modality within Canadian healthcare and elsewhere…

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The Press Tribune has a piece on Cindy Schreiber who set her shop up three months ago to deliver hypnosis along with massage (see http://rosevillept.com/detail/169447.html for the full story on hypnosis and massage for weight loss). According to the PT, she hopes to patent the process . . . uh, unless her hypnotic massage process…

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The Mayo Advertiser has a brief piece on how hypnosis can help students through exams: “Many students who do not necessarily excel throughout the academic year suddenly seem to do well once it comes to exam time. At the same time, many exemplary students freeze when placed in an exam situation even though they would…

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Behavioral Health Central points out a study that demonstrates that relief from post-traumatic stress may be hours away (http://www.behavioralhealthcentral.com/index.php/20110119244564/Latest-News/relief-from-post-traumatic-stress-may-be-hours-away-moscow-pullman-daily-news-moscow-idaho.html). From the original Moscow-Pullman Daily News (http://www.dnews.com) report: Since July, a Washington State University doctoral student and an education professor have treated more than 30 adults with a form of hypnosis as part of a study…

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Yesterday, we had a quirky story regarding the use of hypnosis in the workplace in terms of a boss who had workers hypnotized to feel warmer so he could save on heating bills. Today, we have a bit more serious a take. In an interview at HBJ, hypnotist Lisa Zaccheo answers a question regarding hypnosis…

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A number of news sites and blogs recently repeated a piece about a British cobbler who keeps the doors open at his shop so that the fumes can escape. Unfortunately, that meant workers were getting rather cold. The boss purchased coats for his employees but that wasn’t enough. So, what’s his next step? Space heaters?…

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Monica Garske discusses the advice of one hypnotist on how to deal with holiday disappointment with one’s gifts and the like through the use of hypnosis. See http://www.aolnews.com/2010/12/24/awful-christmas-gift-learn-to-love-it-through-hypnosis/ for the piece. – Brian

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Now, THIS is more than a whole lot interesting! By interesting, I mean absolutely awesome! A recent study published at PLoS One has shown that even when patients know they are being given placebos – and it is very clearly spelled out that the pills or medicine or processes being used have inert ingredients that…

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The very good folks at io9 have a humorous but sadly very true piece on five reasons why Hyp Knox the Super Hypnotist is perhaps the world’s worst superhero of all time. See the piece at http://io9.com/5715031/5-reasons-why-hip-knox-the-super-hypnotist-is-the-worst-superhero-of-all-time and if you’re not familiar with Hyp Knox and his brand of hypnotic super uber-creepiness, see an example…

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The courts have ordered a payment of much more than previously set for the death of a woman by cancer with a causal link to tobacco. See http://www.wbur.org/2010/12/17/cigs-punitive-award for details. We’ve posted on this topic before but with a more effective hypnosis link. In this case, the woman tried hypnosis but . . . like…

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This is Lincolnshire profiles Jules King who uses hypnotherapy to help folks overcome their fears of childbirth and related stress . . . for pain-free childbirthing experiences. See http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/hypnosis-aiding-childbirth/article-2997384-detail/article.html. Yes, we offer fertility hypnosis services at http://www.briandavidphillips.com and those who are facing difficulties with conception – particularly stress-related infertility – as well as those who…

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The Straights Times has an interesting piece on how kids in Singapore are increasing their exam confidence and focus and memory retention through consulting hypnotherapists: “GETTING good grades are of paramount importance in Singapore’s education system and students are going the extra mile to ace their exams, no matter how unorthodox the strategies. 17-year-old Nanyang…

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This is a mess and a half coming out of Ankara . . . a military court is exploring evidence lines that a civilian court ruled inadmissible as it was obtained via the use of hypnosis which is not acceptable there. Forensic hypnosis is tricky stuff and only highly trained folks who understand critical concepts…

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Yep . . . while I have often said that many folks who work in NLP put way too much stock in so-called eye movement patterns as an indication of one’s mental state and the like (the folks who don’t calibrate first but rely upon decades old charts and apply them universally are missing out…

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Anne Marie Chaker writes an intriguing piece in the Wall Street Journal on the value of hypnobirthing, hypnosis for childbirth. It’s extremely valuable. I won’t summarize as you want to get on over to the original article at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703493504576007512674579874.html. If you are in Taiwan, feel free to contact me about hypnosis for your fertility and…

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Martin Smith has been accused of using hypnosis to sexually abuse a seven year old girl who he continued to abuse for nine years . . . be sure to read the whole article though . . . the headline features hypnosis because hypnosis is scary and sells through BUT he didn’t actually use hypnosis…

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The Amazing Kreskin tackles the topic of Love and Hypnosis at the Huffington Post . . . see http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-amazing-kreskin/love-and-hypnosis_b_458261.html for the complete essay. – Brian

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In an essay at the Huffington Post, Michael Yapko – reknowned hypnotist – discusses how what one focuses on in life shapes one life. See http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-yapko/your-focus-shapes-your-li_b_410655.html for his piece from nearly a year ago but still well worth reading today. If you’re in Taiwan and would like to refocus your life, see my webpages at…

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Lloyd Glauberman writes a longish piece at the Huffington Post exploring Trance-Formations: The Therapeutic Value of Hypnosis at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lloyd-glauberman-phd/hypnosis-therapeutic-benefits_b_790542.html which I won’t quote or summarize as it’s worth seeing the original article. – Brian

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The Indian Express has one of those pieces of “news” that pops up every once in awhile with an inadequate understanding of hypnosis and a slant to sell copy without much critical thought. A 25-year-old realtor’s been arrested by a special task force in Delhi. He preyed on elderly folks over 65 who wore gold…

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