Posted by http://www.iwanttoquitsmoking.com/hartman1.htmlHypnosis..........what is this mysterious, mystical process that promises results to problems which seem to have no solution. It is elusive in nature as it is tool that works with unconscious realms of mind which produces behavior. The field of neuro linguistic programming defines hypnosis as ‘that magical mystical state when client listens only to hypnotist’. From a healthcare standpoint hypnosis is an approved method of treatment by American Medical Association when utilized by a skilled practitioner.
There are many utilization’s of hypnosis. Stage hypnotists use it overtly to impress power of unconscious mind to perform as directed. An example being that under hypnosis, you will cluck like a chicken or perform other behavior that you would not normally. While that is possible, it is only possible if your unconscious mind is open to possibility of clucking like a chicken upon command.......... Hypnosis used in a therapeutic context consists of assisting clients to achieve career success, enhance self esteem, manage pain, relieve stress and change undesired behaviors. The list goes on and on, so you begin to get picture that hypnosis is a tool to get results you want in life.
In fact hypnosis is widely used for habits such as stop smoking and weight reduction. Recent studies have been done on weight reduction indicating that hypnosis is means to release weight and successfully keep it off. So it would seem that hypnosis is a magical tool that takes care of life’s habits and behaviors when used appropriately.