10 things you (probably) didn't know about hypnotherapy

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Hypnosis expert Steve Dell busts some myths

Whilst hypnotherapy has been around for hundreds of years, there is still an air of mystery around what it entails and how it works. In addition to this, movies, TV shows and the media have dramatised hypnosis, causing even more confusion around the subject. This has led people to question the effectiveness of hypnotherapy or even discredit its validity as a treatment. To help to clear the air, here are some facts you might not know about hypnotherapy. 1. Hypnotherapy can be used to treat the physical symptoms of IBS Many people are shocked and surprised to find that hypnotherapy can...

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