Hypnotherapy helps with medical conditions
Hypnotherapy is increasingly being used to help many different medical conditions, helping patients manage their symptoms. Chronicle Live have just reported that those suffering with motor neurone disease (MND) are benefiting from hypnosis to help control their saliva secretions, a common symptom of MND, which helps them them gain confidence with their every day life, and boost self esteem.
Christine O’Neil, 46, was diagnosed with MND last year, and turned to hypnotherapy when more traditional methods failed. She says: “I have an open mind and as I studied psychology with the Open University. I could see how there might be some benefit.I didn’t notice any significant improvement immediately, but as my sessions continued it gradually started to kick in.”
Studies are now being carried out to develop a treatment programme including hypnosis.