Here's some interesting news hot off the press of the Nursing Times. "Hypnotic relaxation therapy can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes in menopausal women".
In the article, by Tim Downey, the results of a US study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology are revealed. In a study of 51 women, 26 received hypnotherapy. Compared to the group who did not receive hypnotherapy that was a 68% decrease in hot flushes. Not only that but the women who received hypnotherapy also experienced less of the other uncomfortable side effects such as loss of sleep and social interaction difficulties.
On the back of the success of this study there are plans to enlist 180 post-menopausal women for a five year study to further analyse the phsyiological response to hypnotherapy.
The following quote from the lead investgator, Gary Elkins, really strikes a chord with me, and I'm sure with many other people who believe in the philosophy of mind-body healing:
"There is a real need to study emerging mind-body interactions to treating these ailments because many times medications are not an option".
Hurrah for that!
Tracy x
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