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Hypnotherapy
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HypnotherapyGenerally, the use of hypnotism (induction of a sleeplike state) to treat chronic pain or to facilitate changes in behavior or disposition.
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Chronic
Ongoing or recurring. Chronic medical conditions include diabetes, epilepsy, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Pain
An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience primarily associated with tissue damage, or described in terms of tissue damage, or both.
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Hypnagogic
Referring to the semiconscious state immediately preceding sleep; may include hallucinations that are of no pathological significance.
Hypnopompic
Referring to the state immediately preceding awakening; may include hallucinations that are of no pathological significance.
Hypnosis
A sleep-like state induced by the suggestions of a hypnotist.
Hypnotic
1. Having to do with hypnosis. 2. Causing sleep.
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Healthcare (health care)
Systems whose goal is to maintain or improve human health.
Herbalism (medical herbalism)
Ancient approach to "healing" characterized by using plants, or substances derived from plants, to treat a range of illnesses or to improve the functioning of bodily systems.
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)
The use of natural plant substances to treat illness.
Herbology
Purported science and art of using plants for healing.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
An arterial condition whose primary feature is chronically elevated blood pressure.
Hypnotherapy
HCF Diet
A high-carbohydrate, high-fiber diet.
Hemodialysis
A mechanical method of cleaning the blood for people who have kidney disease. See also: Dialysis.
High Blood Pressure
When the blood flows through the vessels at a greater than normal force. High blood pressure strains the heart; harms the arteries; and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems. Also called hypertension.
Hives (Urticaria)
A skin reaction that results in slightly elevated patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often are accompanied by itching.
Home Blood Glucose Monitoring
A way a person can test how much glucose (sugar) is in the blood. Also called self-monitoring of blood glucose.
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Chronic
Ongoing or recurring. Chronic medical conditions include diabetes, epilepsy, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Pain
An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience primarily associated with tissue damage, or described in terms of tissue damage, or both.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Hypnagogic
Referring to the semiconscious state immediately preceding sleep; may include hallucinations that are of no pathological significance.
Hypnopompic
Referring to the state immediately preceding awakening; may include hallucinations that are of no pathological significance.
Hypnosis
A sleep-like state induced by the suggestions of a hypnotist.
Hypnotic
1. Having to do with hypnosis. 2. Causing sleep.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Healthcare (health care)
Systems whose goal is to maintain or improve human health.
Herbalism (medical herbalism)
Ancient approach to "healing" characterized by using plants, or substances derived from plants, to treat a range of illnesses or to improve the functioning of bodily systems.
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)
The use of natural plant substances to treat illness.
Herbology
Purported science and art of using plants for healing.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
An arterial condition whose primary feature is chronically elevated blood pressure.
Hypnotherapy
HCF Diet
A high-carbohydrate, high-fiber diet.
Hemodialysis
A mechanical method of cleaning the blood for people who have kidney disease. See also: Dialysis.
High Blood Pressure
When the blood flows through the vessels at a greater than normal force. High blood pressure strains the heart; harms the arteries; and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems. Also called hypertension.
Hives (Urticaria)
A skin reaction that results in slightly elevated patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often are accompanied by itching.
Home Blood Glucose Monitoring
A way a person can test how much glucose (sugar) is in the blood. Also called self-monitoring of blood glucose.
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