Hypnopuncture

Acupuncture and hypnosis have each been found to be helpful for pain relief. Each has reportedly been used alone as the only anesthetic for surgery (as we can see here and here).^1,2  Hypnopuncture combines these two treatments to target even better results.

An article in The American Journal of Hypnosis reported that “Hypnopuncture may offer a synergistic and augmented response to treatment, though further research is needed to understand the true benefits of this combined regimen.”

• 1.Am J Clin Hypn. 2008 Oct;51(2):101-21. Hypnosis as sole anesthesia for major surgeries: Historical & contemporary perspectives. Hammond DC
• 2. Acupuncture Goes Mainstream (Almost), August 16, 1998, issue of Parade.

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