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health-and-science2 years ago

"Magnetic Brain Stimulation Enhances Hypnotic Susceptibility, Study Finds"

Stanford University researchers have found that using transcranial magnetic stimulation can enhance a person's ability to be hypnotized, particularly in those with chronic pain disorders like fibromyalgia. The study aimed to make the brains of people who were not highly responsive to hypnosis act and function as if they were, potentially opening the door for improving therapy. This research could have implications for managing pain, controlling habits, overcoming phobias, and addressing various neurological and psychiatric challenges.

via Boing Boing|
#chronic-pain#health-and-science#hypnosis
health-and-medicine2 years ago

"Brain Zapping Technique Enhances Hypnotizability, Stanford Study Finds"

Researchers at Stanford University have discovered that electrical brain stimulation can make people more susceptible to hypnosis. By applying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the prefrontal cortex, they found that participants with fibromyalgia became significantly easier to hypnotize, potentially improving the effectiveness of hypnosis as a treatment for chronic pain. The effect, however, was temporary, dissipating within an hour. This breakthrough could enhance pain management strategies for conditions like fibromyalgia, which affects millions of adults. The study's results were published in the journal Nature Mental Health.

via Daily Mail|
##brainstimulation#fibromyalgia
science-and-health2 years ago

"Brain Zapping Technique Enhances Hypnotizability, Studies Show"

Stanford University researchers have discovered that non-invasive brain stimulation can temporarily increase a person's susceptibility to hypnosis. The study, which focused on patients with fibromyalgia, used transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) targeting specific brain areas linked to high hypnotizability. Results showed a temporary improvement in the ability to be hypnotized, which could potentially enhance the effectiveness of hypnosis as a treatment for various health conditions. This proof of concept opens the door for further research into making hypnosis a more viable and effective medical therapy.

via Gizmodo|
##brainstimulation#chronicpaintreatment
psychology2 years ago

Debunking Hypnosis Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

A recent paper aims to dispel common misconceptions about hypnosis, clarifying that hypnotized individuals retain voluntary control and can resist suggestions. The authors argue that hypnosis should be considered a procedure modulating awareness and cognition, rather than a "special state." They also debunk the myth that administering hypnotic methods requires special skills, emphasizing that it only requires basic social interaction abilities. The paper aims to correct these misconceptions to maximize the therapeutic benefits of hypnosis.

via Neuroscience News|
#hypnosis#misconceptions#myths
neuroscience2 years ago

The Impact of Context on Tactile Perception and Oxytocin Levels.

A new study has found that beliefs, when strongly held, can alter physical perceptions. Participants were hypnotized and convinced to believe their index finger was either five times smaller or five times larger than its actual size. When participants believed their finger was larger, they could feel two close-together needle pricks as separate points, something they couldn’t do before. Conversely, when they believed their finger was smaller, their ability to distinguish between the two points got worse. The findings show how our minds can impact our physical sensations, suggesting that our beliefs can reshape our perception of reality.

via Neuroscience News|
#beliefs#cognitive-penetrability#hypnosis
neuroscience2 years ago

Harnessing Imagination to Change Tactile Perception

A new study has found that beliefs, when strongly held, can alter physical perceptions. Participants were hypnotized and convinced to believe their index finger was either five times smaller or five times larger than its actual size. When participants believed their finger was larger, they could feel two close-together needle pricks as separate points, something they couldn’t do before. Conversely, when they believed their finger was smaller, their ability to distinguish between the two points got worse. The findings show how our minds can impact our physical sensations, suggesting that our beliefs can reshape our perception of reality.

via Neuroscience News|
#beliefs#cognitive-penetrability#hypnosis
sports2 years ago

Syndergaard turns to hypnosis to overcome struggles with Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Noah Syndergaard has turned to hypnotherapy to help him work through his early-season struggles. Syndergaard has always struggled with overthinking and mental barriers, even during his peak years with the New York Mets. He signed a one-year, $13-million deal with the Dodgers this winter with hopes that the team's performance staff could help him rediscover his old form. However, his 6.32 ERA entering Tuesday's start is the 10th-highest among pitchers with at least 30 innings, and he owns a career-worst 6.0 K/9 rate.

via theScore|
#hypnosis#los-angeles-dodgers#mental-skills
health2 years ago

"Boost Your Metabolism with These Simple Steps"

A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that average metabolic rates in the UK and elsewhere have slowed down over the past 40 years, which explains most of the weight gain that has happened over those decades. Researchers believe that one reason for this is the major change in what we eat, with a drop in consumption of meat and dairy (which are rich in saturated fats) and a rise in ultra-processed foods high in sugary carbs. The study also found that basal metabolic rates (i.e. the calories we spend just staying alive) had dropped, which explains the big fall in total energy expenditure.

via Daily Mail|
#diet#health#hypnosis
crime2 years ago

New documentary suggests innocence of John Lennon's killer.

A three-year investigation into the murder of John Lennon has raised questions about the official narrative of the shooting, including the possibility that detectives misunderstood how it happened. The investigation has unearthed a trove of documents, including gunman Mark Chapman's 'hit list', which featured Marlon Brando and former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Witnesses suggest that the way the shooting was officially recorded may have been completely wrong, with the fatal shots fired into Lennon's chest rather than back. The investigation has also raised questions about whether Chapman may have been 'groomed' for the assassination through manipulation or even hypnosis by powerful backers with links to right-wing Southern Christians, the US military or the CIA.

via Daily Mail|
#crime#hypnosis#investigation
health2 years ago

Hypnosis Test Identifies Treatable Postoperative Pain.

A molecular diagnostic test has been developed to identify patients who are most likely to benefit from hypnosis to manage post-operative pain. The test detects four specific genetic variations in the COMT gene, which is responsible for dopamine metabolism in the brain. The study found that a subset of highly hypnotizable individuals may be more likely to experience high levels of postoperative pain. The test can be easily deployed in point-of-care settings using saliva or blood samples, and it is a step towards enabling researchers and healthcare professionals to identify a subset of patients who are most likely to benefit from hypnotic analgesia.

via Neuroscience News|
#comt-gene#health#hypnosis