Hypnotherapy
Complementary & alternative
Hypnotherapy, also known as hypnotic medicine, is the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy. Hypnosis is a state of deep focus and openness to suggestion that usually begins with relaxation and guided instructions. Some people respond more strongly than others, and researchers explain that hypnosis is not a magical trance but a form of concentrated attention and expectation. Hypnotherapy is generally not considered to be based on scientific evidence, and is rarely recommended in clinical practice guidelines.