Suggested Readings

Research, Articles, Books and News Stories
on the Use of Hypnosis for Medical and Related Purposes

I want you to be a well-informed consumer. Many scholarly journals have published hundreds of peer-reviewed research and case studies on the efficacy of clinical hypnosis and related techniques. Some of the journals are American-based and others are well known international publications. All of these journals are available at medical school libraries and through legitimate on-line medical research sites.

In addition to these clinical studies, many books have been published – by well known, legitimate publishers – about the medicinal uses of hypnosis. These are easily accessible through free public libraries, medical school libraries, university libraries, book stores and on-line book sellers.

Below is a list of just some of just a few of these resources:

Professional Journals
Note: Clinical studies are written using scientific terminology

The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Journal of the American Medical Association
Archives of General Psychiatry
Gastroenterology
Psychological Bulletin
Lancet
Journal of Mental and Nervous Disorders
Psychological Science
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal of Rheumatology
European Eating Disorders Review
Journal of Clinical Psychology
Neuroscience
Nature
Pain
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Neurology

... and many others

Books
Note: Some scientific terminology is used in these books

The Mind & The Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force
J. Schwartz, M.D. and S. Begley
Harper Collins Publishing
ISBN 0-06-039355-6

Trance & Treatment: Clinical Uses of Hypnosis
H. Spiegel, M.D. and D. Spiegel, M.D.
American Psychiatric Publishing
ISBN 1-58562-190-0

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
J. Murphy, Ph.D., D.D.
Bantam Books
ISBN 0-553-58318-2

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life
D. Amen, M.D.
Random House Publishing
ISBN 0-8129-2998-5

The Alpha Solution for Permanent Weight Loss
R. Glassman, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Random House Publishers
ISBN 978–0-7679-2591-4

... and many others

Consumer Articles
Note: These are written in non-scientific terminology

Every day, people ask me this question: “If hypnosis is so effective, why don’t I read more about it in the press?” Well, the medical use of hypnosis is the subject of many newspaper and magazine stories in publications throughout the US. To the surprise of most people, articles of the subject have appeared in the following media outlets:

Time Magazine
The New York Times
The Wall Street Journal
Washington Post
Boston Globe
Los Angeles Times

... and many others

Thousands of newspapers and magazines around the globe have covered this topic, as well. This isn’t surprising, as the clinical use of hypnosis is more commonly practiced in Canada, Europe, South America and Asia than in America. The reason: the US healthcare system is a “medication first” model. The rest of the world is more open to non-pharmaceutical treatments; this means medication is used secondarily, not primarily.

NOTE: When reading consumer articles about medical hypnosis, keep in mind many terms are used interchangeably with hypnosis. These include: hypnotherapy, clinical hypnosis, medical hypnosis, therapeutic hypnosis, self-hypnosis, guided imagery and meditation.

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