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Hyp­notism refers to a technique in which one person gives sug­gestions to another. The sug­gestions are designed to affect the behavior of the latter. The person delivering the sug­gestions is called a hyp­notist and the receiver is called the subject. The sug­gestions are usually positive since it has been determined that subjects do not accept sug­gestions that are contrary to their beliefs. The term self-​​hypnosis is used if the same person is both hyp­notist and subject.

It is well known that the human mind is sus­ceptible to sug­gestions and will act on them long after they were made. Advertisers spend large sums to suggest to readers and viewers that they should purchase their products. Their success is proof that the mind does respond to suggestions.

A hyp­notist draws on this tendency to “respond to sug­gestions” to achieve both mental and physical self-​​improvement in a subject. The technique has been used for cen­turies in many cultures. The “medicine men” of primitive tribes still use the power of sug­gestion today.

In modern times, hyp­notists improve the responses of subjects by first placing them in a relaxed state of mind. Studies have shown that the active brain gen­erates elec­trical impulses at a fre­quency of fourteen to thirty-​​two cycles per second. This has been described as the “Beta” state. When relaxed, the fre­quency of the impulses drops to seven to fourteen cycles per second. This is called the “Alpha” state. There are also Theta and Delta states. The Theta state, four to seven cycles per second, is asso­ciated with drowsiness. The Delta state, three to five cycles per second occurs during sleep.

We have seen that advertisers have success in giving sug­gestions to subjects in the Beta state. Could hyp­notists have even greater success with subjects in the more relaxed states? The answer should be obvious. However, there is no con­sensus on the optimum fre­quency for self-​​improvement sug­gestions. It is likely that the optimum range may include the lower fre­quencies of the Alpha state and upper fre­quencies of the Theta state.

Within this range there are three sub­di­visions. The first is labeled Simple. Here, the subject only responds to simple sug­gestions, is con­scious and remembers everything after the session. The next sub­di­vision is labeled Inter­mediate. The subject responds to more com­plicated sug­gestions but is still con­scious and remembers everything after the session. Finally, there is the Complete sub­di­vision. The subject is totally unaware of what tran­spires and remembers nothing upon awakening. Results will be achieved in any of these stages. This is, perhaps, contrary to common belief that only subjects in the “complete” stage realize benefits.

Within this range there are three sub­di­visions. The first is labeled Simple. Here, the subject only responds to simple sug­gestions, is con­scious and remembers everything after the session. The next sub­di­vision is labeled Inter­mediate. The subject responds to more com­plicated sug­gestions but is still con­scious and remembers everything after the session. Finally, there is the Complete sub­di­vision. The subject is totally unaware of what tran­spires and remembers nothing upon awakening.

Many people only associate the term hypnosis with the complete stage. They believe that only subjects in this stage can realize the benefits of the technique. This is not correct. Subjects in any of the three stages will achieve results. This is important information for those who practice or intend to practice self-​​hypnotism.

Hypnosis can be used for a wide variety of bene­ficial purposes. We are listing several here. There are several health related applic­ations that have not been listed. This is because there is a real danger in treating symptoms rather than the real problem We recommend that these applic­ations be handled by members of the medical pro­fession. Hypnosis can be used in:

• building self-​​esteem.
• con­trolling weight.
• developing better inter­personal relationships.
• getting over alchoholism.
• improving concentration.
• improving fin­ancial situations.
• improving physical perforamce
• over­coming fear and anxiety.
• per­forming better at work and school.
• quitting the smoking habit.
• reducing stress
• and many more.

With all the potential benefits shouldn’t everyone be making use of this powerful technique? Many of the people that excel in their indi­vidual fields have drawn on the power of hyp­notism. If you are not one who is bene­fiting, the time to start is now. To get you started, we are offering you a free Relaxation  mp3 at no cost. Go to this link and  and download your copy. Discover how hypnosis can take your business and your personal life to the next level.

This article was ori­ginally pub­lished on www.HypnotherapyClinic.info by Con­sultant Clinical Hyp­no­therapist & Pys­cho­therapist Noel Bradford –

As a pro­fes­sional therapist Noel help people with everything that you would expect including giving up smoking, con­trolling their weight, dealing with fears and phobias. However his services go far beyond this and encompass things that affect everyone at some time in their life, such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, and low self esteem.

He  also has detailed spe­cialist training in several areas including but not limitted to Irrittable Bowel Syndrome and Pyscho­sexual matters that affect men such as Errectile Dys­function and Pre­mature Ejac­u­lation as well as those affecting women such as Hyper Desire Disorder, Vaginisums, and Dys­pareunia.

Ori­ginally posted 2009-​​03-​​17 11:40:31.