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

Hypnosis Treats Allopecia Areata

Posted At : December 29, 2006 4:44 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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In a small pilot study, dermatology researchers from Academic Hospital/Free University in Brussels find that hypnotherapy delivers excellent results for people suffering from allopecia areata (AA), a devastating hair loss condition

Researchers from the Department of Dermatology at Academic Hospital/Free University in Brussels, investigated the influence of hypnotherapy on alopecia areata or AA (a condition of rapid hair loss). Hypnosis was used in 28 patients with extensive AA whose condition was resistant to earlier conventional treatments. The hypnotherapy was either added as a complementary treatment or used as the only treatment.

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Hypnosis for School Age Child Insomnia

Posted At : December 29, 2006 4:44 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Hypnosis is found to be an effective form of therapy for insomnia in school age children, according to a retrospective record review at the State University of New York (S.U.N.Y.) at Syracuse

Researchers from the State University of New York at Syracuse explored the efficacy of hypnosis for insomnia in school age children. A retrospective chart review was performed for 84 children and adolescents with insomnia, excluding those with central or obstructive sleep apnea.

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Hypnosis and Myopia

Posted At : December 29, 2006 4:43 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Analysts at the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Unit of the Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and The New York State Psychiatric Institute reviewed various studies of the effectiveness of hypnosis for improving myopia, as an enticing alternative to invasive procedures and corrective lenses. The meta-analysis delineated various shortcomings in the studies, including potential methodological caveats, problems with experimental controls, and controversial data interpretation.

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