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*Change negative behaviors, such as smoking, nail biting and overeating
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*Reduce or eliminate fears, stress and anxiety
* Treat pain during childbirth and reduce labor time
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*Control chronic pain
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*Create a better, more positive self image
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*Relieve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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*Lower blood pressure
* Control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
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*Reduce the intensity or frequency of headaches, including migraines
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*Treat and ease the symptoms of asthma
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* Hasten the healing of some skin diseases, including warts,
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* Enhance athletic performance
Although hypnosis may have the potential to help with a wide variety of conditions, it's typically used in conjunction with a broader treatment plan. Like any other therapy, hypnosis can be helpful to some people but not to others. It seems to work best when you're highly motivated and your therapist is well trained.