Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Aldous Huxley, Sergei Rachmanicoff, Chopin,
Goethe. What do these people have in common? They all used hypnosis to explore and …

No contemporary unifying framework has been provided for the study of non-ordinary states
of consciousness (NSCs) despite increased interest in hypnosis, meditation, and …

Imaging of the living human brain elucidates the neural dynamics of hypnosis; however, few
reliable brain patterns emerge across studies. Here, we methodically assess neuroimaging …

Affective experiences are commonly represented by either transient emotional reactions to
discrete events or longer term, sustained mood states that are characterized by a more …

Hypnosis is a unique form of top-down regulation in which verbal suggestions are capable
of eliciting pronounced changes in a multitude of psychological phenomena. Hypnotic …

Hypnosis has proven a powerful method in indications such as pain control and anxiety
reduction. As recently discussed, it has been yielding increased attention from …

Opioid therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for acute procedural and postoperative pain
and is regularly prescribed for severe and debilitating chronic pain conditions. Although …

This article summarizes key advances in hypnosis research during the past two decades,
including (i) clinical research supporting the efficacy of hypnosis for managing a number of …

Neuropharmacological effects of psychedelics have profound cognitive, emotional, and
social effects that inspired the development of cultures and religions worldwide. Findings …

Abstract Background: Methodologically well-designed RCTs concerning the efficacy of
Hypnotherapy in the treatment of Major Depression are lacking. The aim of this study was to …