Tim Brunson DCH

Welcome to The International Hypnosis Research Institute Web site. Our intention is to support and promote the further worldwide integration of comprehensive evidence-based research and clinical hypnotherapy with mainstream mental health, medicine, and coaching. We do so by disseminating, supporting, and conducting research, providing professional level education, advocating increased level of practitioner competency, and supporting the viability and success of clinical practitioners. Although currently over 80% of our membership is comprised of mental health practitioners, we fully recognize the role, support, involvement, and needs of those in the medical and coaching fields. This site is not intended as a source of medical or psychological advice. Tim Brunson, PhD

IBS Reponds Well to Hypnotherapy

Posted At : December 18, 2006 3:19 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Researchers from University Hospital of South Manchester in the UK looked at long term data on the benefits of hypnotherapy on irritable bowel syndrome. Two hundred four patients prospectively completed questionnaires scoring symptoms, quality of life, anxiety, and depression before, immediately after, and up to six years following hypnotherapy. They also subjectively assessed the effects of hypnotherapy retrospectively.

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Stress Management Improves Long-Term Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted At : December 18, 2006 3:19 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Stress reduction techniques such as relaxation and breathing exercises can help lower A1c (HbA1c) levels by as much as 1% or more, according to principle investigator, Richard Surwit of Duke University Medical Center.

The study worked with 108 patients with type 2 (adult onset) diabetes. All patients took part in 5 30-minute educational sessions about diabetes. Half also got stress management training as well. There were no differences in weight, diet or exercise between the 2 groups.

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Long-term Improvement in Functional Dyspepsia using Hypnotherapy

Posted At : December 18, 2006 3:19 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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This study assessed the efficacy of hypnotherapy in treating functional dyspepsia (FD). A total of 126 patients were randomized to either a hypnotherapy condition, a supportive therapy plus placebo medication condition, or a medical treatment condition, for a total of 16 weeks of treatment.

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