Hypnotherapy or hypnotism is a complementary method or therapy that might not
completely eliminate the cause of an ailment, but alleviate the stress of having a limiting
condition.
For example, in case of a degenerative arthritis the body might not be able to regrow
cartilage back to normal after hypnotherapy sessions. The sessions instead might help
reduce inflammation and pain, as well as feeling of sadness and low self-esteem
connected with pain - a constant reminder of having a debilitating condition.
Hypnotherapy sessions will help to cope with the stress of having a limiting condition and
improve the overall quality of life.
Hypnosis can speed up the healing of the body after a surgery or an accident.
Hypnotherapy can also help facilitate the changes necessary for healing, such as dietary
preferences and sleep, behavioral or thinking patterns.
Some changes - like quitting drinking or smoking - can improve the overall health
condition dramatically.