Article: Pediatrician sees results in hypnosis by Sue Reid, Chagrin Valley Times “This is not a temporary pill, it is a lifetme skill.” See the interview with Dr. Jeff Lazarus on That's Life with Robin Swoboda

Clinical hypnosis is a remarkably powerful tool that can be used to treat a variety of conditions with no side effects . Clinical hypnosis can be used alone or in combination with medications to treat the following conditions:

• Warts
• Migraine headaches
• Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis)
• Tourette Syndrome
• Pain (acute, recurrent, and chronic)
• Tics (eye blinking, cough tic)
• Habits (nail biting, scratching thumb-sucking, hair-pulling, picking)
• Phobias (school phobia, fear of flying, needle phobia)
• Test Anxiety
• Sports performance enhancement
• Insomnia
• Weight loss
• Asthma
• Prevention of nausea and vomiting for patients undergoing chemotherapy
• Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)

What is clinical hypnosis?
Clinical hypnosis is an intense state of focus in which patients use visual imagery to do things that they previously did not realize they could do.*

Who is a candidate?
People with open minds who are motivated and willing to use their imaginations do very well with clinical hypnosis.

What are the benefits?
Teaching children a skill, and not just merely giving them a pill, is very empowering. It shows them that they have the ability and power to gain control over their bodies and life challenges. This raises self-esteem and awareness, builds confidence and gives a sense of mastery and hope. Plus, it's fun!

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*After Yapko, Michael D., 2003. Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis (3rd edition)

Dr. Lazarus can be reached at 650-322-5333. If your child has an issue you would like to me to hear about, please fill out this form.