Writing for The Conversation, David Acunzo, an assistant professor in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, examines when and why hypnosis may be used ...

Offers a look at the field of hypnosis and effectiveness of its therapy. Hypnotic induction; Terms of endearment; Bringing out the power; SHARE Imagine yourself lying on an operating table in a humid ...

Although hypnosis can help with a number of medical conditions, it doesn't work for everything. Paula Connelly/iStock via Getty Images Plus We’ve all seen it, typically on television or on stage: A ...

David Acunzo does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...