The word hypnosis may conjure up images of a mysterious stranger swinging a pocket watch, but it is a form of psychotherapy that allows for a changed state of awareness, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Hypnosis can help you achieve your goals because it increases relaxation and when you’re relaxed, your mind is more open to new ideas and the concept of change, which is key to changing a lifetime of ...

As a pediatrician specializing in the care of children with lung disease, I was introduced to hypnosis 28 years ago in a dramatic way. “Paul is the most allergic patient I’ve ever encountered,” his ...