Very Brief Overview of Hypnosis

Hypnosis has been around for hundreds of years and is widely accepted as a way to help people. There have been many uses of hypnosis including very simple applications to help quit smoking or lose weight. Some of the more amazing uses of hypnosis include instances of using it as anesthesia instead of drugs during surgery.  In fact, many times the recovery following surgery in which hypnosis is used is not only much faster but also more complete.  Below you will find some interesting facts about hypnosis.     

The Four Classifications of Brainwaves  

Beta – This is the normal day in day out state.  We are wide awake and aware of our surroundings.  

Alpha – We are relaxing in this state.  Maybe even while zoning out while watching a movie or listening to music or meditating.  

Theta – This is the good stuff!  The Theta stage is when you are in trance.  While in this amazing trance it is much easier to help you make the changes you would like.  Interesting fact is everyone is already in Theta state at least twice a day, once when you are waking and then again as you fall asleep.  

Delta – Being in the Delta state means you are getting some deep sleep.  Your brain finally gets to the point it drifts off and does what it does during the truly restful sleep.     

Little known facts about hypnosis:  During the Civil War, doctors used hypnosis while performing amputations because of the lack of medical supplies. 

Hollywood stars use hypnosis all the time. Some use it to quit smoking, others to get over motion sickness when working on movies, and others use hypnosis to help remember their lines. 

It is said that Albert Einstein discovered the Theory of Relativity while under hypnosis. 

Few know that Winston Churchill would use hypnotic suggestions to stay awake at night during WWII.