Research in Complimentary & Alternative Medicine
Below is a list of links to research articles and valid websites discussing Complimentary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) Interventions. Although Hypnosis is one of the Centre's cornerstone services, we provide a wide array of CAM interventions including; guided visualization & visualization training, periodic meditation classses, energy work, & healing touch therapies.
The resource list will expand/change from time to time so check back periodically for updated information. The Integrative Life Centre does not necessarily endorse any of the authors, or website material, the information offered here is intended to advance understanding of CAM interventions; specifically Mind+Body medicine.
An overview of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine Presented by the National Institute of Health http://nccam.nih.gov/health/backgrounds/mindbody/htm
Mayo Clinic publication on the benefits and uses of hypnosis.
http:www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypnosis/SA00084
“Hypnosis reduces pain and costs in breast cancer surgery,”
The following article addresses potential flaws in the studies designed to prove the effectiveness of psychopharmacological medications. We have included it here because the article's findings (little difference between the medication and a placebo effect in clinical trials) indicates the power the mind has to create reportable experiential change.
“The Emperor’s New Drugs: An analysis of antidepressant medication data submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
http://journals.apa.org/prevention/volume5/pre0050023a.html
An overview of hypnosis by WebMD. WebMD is generally considered a valid and reliable website for basic information.
http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/mental-health-hypnotherapy
A brief, scientifically supported discussion on pain management & hypnosis.
