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The Woman Who Rewrote Her Nightmares
How Hypnosis Helped a PTSD Survivor Find Peace While She Slept In 1991, a 32-year-old ICU nurse named “Marina” became the subject of an unusual case report at a trauma clinic in our tri-city area. Marina had survived a violent assault two years earlier. Physically, she had healed. Psychologically, the nights were merciless. Every time…
Read MoreFrom Constant Coughing to Calm: A Nurse’s Habit Cough Cured with Hypnosis
By Steve Cohen, RN, Healthcare Hypnosis Practitioner The Nurse Who Couldn’t Stop Coughing In the late 1970s, a young nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital developed a mysterious, relentless cough. No infection. No asthma. No allergies. No physiological explanation. Her cough was so disruptive that colleagues avoided taking a report from her. She tried inhalers, medications,…
Read MoreHow Hypnosis Helped a Patient Overcome Her Lifelong Fear of Needles and Blood
For as long as she could remember, Erin could not stand the sight of blood. The mere thought of a vaccination or blood draw sent her pulse racing. In school, she fainted during a biology class when a classmate pricked her finger. At 26, she avoided doctor visits, even when she knew she needed them.…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Body From Your Own Destructive Thoughts
In my work as a keynote speaker on self-care for Healthcare professionals, I am often asked: “How does mental health impact physical health?” This question is relevant, especially for caregivers who may prioritize others’ well-being at the expense of their own. The answer is that your mental and physical health are deeply interconnected, and understanding…
Read MoreHow One Woman Used Hypnosis to End Years of Night Sweats
A case where medical hypnosis helped one woman reclaim her nights and her life. Few people talk about what it is really like to wake up drenched in sweat, night after night. Linda, a 52-year-old nurse and mother of two, had menopause. , which was unrelenting. She had gone six months without a full night’s sleep.…
Read MoreHow One Simple Thought Stopped An Asthma Attack in Seconds
How Hypnosis Opened a Breath of Relief It was a Friday evening when one of my patients, 15-year-old Daniel*, felt the all-too-familiar tightening in his chest. The wheeze started low, then rose into the panic of an oncoming asthma attack. His inhaler was nearby, but in that moment, he reminded himself of one of the…
Read MoreWhy Your Mind Can Actually Heal Psoriasis Through Simple Hypnosis Techniques
How guided imagery helped reduce skin inflammation and flare-ups Most people think of psoriasis as “just a skin problem.” In the late 1990s, researchers documented a case where a man with severe psoriasis, whose flare-ups covered more than half his body, turned to an unconventional therapy after exhausting medications. Instead of applying another cream or…
Read MoreCan Hypnosis Really Help You Overcome Swallowing Problems? One Man’s Amazing Journey
Most people never think twice about swallowing. It’s automatic—something your body just does. But for Martin, a 43-year-old engineer and father of two, even sipping water feels like pushing a boulder uphill. Martin is diagnosed with achalasia, a rare esophageal disorder where the muscles fail to contract properly, and the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does…
Read MoreCan Hypnosis Really Stop Severe Skin Flare-Ups? This Success Story Will Amaze You
In a small town just outside Eugene, Oregon, lived a middle-aged woman named Cheryl who had battled eczema for nearly three decades. Doctors tried everything: steroid creams, antihistamines, elimination diets, even light therapy. Yet, her skin flared uncontrollably during stressful seasons, like her son’s college application process or the winter holidays. Her arms, neck, and…
Read MoreWhy Pre-Surgery Hypnosis Helped This Cancer Survivor Beat All Recovery Expectations
At age 42, Elena, a vibrant graphic designer and mother of three, received a diagnosis that shattered her world—Stage II breast cancer. Her surgical lumpectomy was scheduled within weeks. While her oncologist was hopeful, Elena was terrified. Not only of the procedure itself, but also of how she would feel afterward. Would the anesthesia leave…
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