Gout is an inflammatory condition which usually occurs in joints such as the joint of great toe, knee, feet or ankles. The affected joint will usually be extremely painful, red, swollen and warm. Popular treatments include bed rest, hot and cold compressors, avoiding alcohol and high purine foods like meat, kidney, sardines and liver, and read more »

Dermatitis can affect a person at any age, from infants to adults. Symptoms can include red, itchy, flaky and irritable skin. Much like eczema scratching will worsen the symptoms and can often leave embarrassing marks on the skin. Treatment will usually involve ointments and moisturiser’s but a new study has now shown that it is read more »

Hypnotherapy Directory has previously reported the use of hypnosis when used for pain reduction and also when used to treat breast cancer patients. Well continued scientific research into the matter has only further highlighted the benefits. The study “Effects of supportive-expressive group therapy on pain in women with metastatic breast cancer” was published recently in read more »

Hypnotherapy has recently helped a young girl from Hampshire overcome her anorexia and fulfill her dream of becoming a model. Melissa Lacy had aspirations of becoming a model ever since hearing glamorous industry stories as a child. However, after experiencing rejection from nine different agencies due to her “puppy fat” a 13 year old Melissa read more »

According to a Swiss research team at Basle University, hypnotherapy can be used to alleviate symptoms of hay fever, reported BBC News. The volunteers were split into two groups for the study which lasted two years and two hay fever seasons. The first group with hay fever were taught and asked to regularly practice hypnosis read more »

There has been a number of reports and research about the benefits of hypnotherapy when used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome, yet the process is still not widely used due to a lack concrete research. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a fairly common issue which causes pain in the abdomen as well as bloating, diarrhoea read more »

Duodenal ulcers can make life very uncomfortable indeed. Symptoms include heartburn, burning in the throat and abdominal pain. Treatment using a course of specific drugs is usually very effective, however studies have shown that a high percentage (60 – 90%) of those who suffer from duodenal ulcers, relapse within one year of treatment. UK medical read more »

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by excessive eating followed by vomiting, laxatives or diuretics. An eating disorder such as this usually stems from a phycological disorder, low self esteem, negative self body image, depression or family issues. A recent study in the Archives of General Psychiatry looked into the risks of having in read more »

Recent studies have found that the most effective method of treating chronic pain could be a case of retraining the brain with cognitive behavioural therapy. A professor from Oxford has scientific findings which may suggest we are wrongly treating patients who suffer from chronic pain. Professor Irene Tracey believes part of the problem is due read more »

Hypnotherapy Directory has often highlighted the benefits of hypnosis for those trying to quit smoking, but often it is encouraging to hear a positive personal account as opposed to a list of facts and figures. This week in the Independent, journalist and cigarette devote Charlotte Philby decided to test the treatment for herself, with interesting read more »