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

Mindful Meditation Increases Antibody Titers to Flu Vaccine

Posted At : December 22, 2006 3:33 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Researchers performed a randomized, controlled study to discover the effects of an 8-week training program of mindfulness meditation on brain and immune function with healthy employees in a work environment.

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The Effect of Guided Imagery and Amitriptyline on Daily Fibromyalgia Pain

Posted At : December 22, 2006 3:33 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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A Norwegian research team compared the effects of attention distracting imagery, attention focusing imagery and amitriptyline (elavil and similar anti-depressants) on fibromyalgia pain in 55 women.

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Interventions for the Treatment and Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Posted At : December 22, 2006 3:33 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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The September 19th issue of JAMA features a systematic review of the literature on what interventions have been found to work for chronic fatigue syndrome. Nineteen databases were searched for any published or unpublished studies in any language, and the study included randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials.

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Guided Imagery in Bulimia Nervosa.

Posted At : December 22, 2006 3:13 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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A randomized controlled trial compared a group of bulimic patients receiving 6 weeks of individual guided imagery therapy with a control group receiving standard care. Fifty participants who met the criteria for bulimia nervosa completed the study. Measures of eating disorder symptoms, psychological functioning and the response to the guided imagery experience were used.

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