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Review
. 1999 Nov 20;319(7221):1346-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.319.7221.1346.

ABC of complementary medicine. Hypnosis and relaxation therapies

A Vickers, C Zollman
Review

ABC of complementary medicine. Hypnosis and relaxation therapies

A Vickers et al. BMJ. .
No abstract available

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Franz Mesmer, 1734-1815, was responsible for the rise in popularity, and notoriety, of hypnosis (“mesmerism”) in the 18th century
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Many relaxation techniques aim to increase awareness of areas of chronic unconscious muscle tension. They often involve a conscious attempt to release and relax during exhalation
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In China many people practise tai chi for health promotion on a daily basis
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Self hypnosis can be taught to pregnant women as preparation for labour
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Relaxation classes can play a social function in addition to having therapeutic benefits
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Though rare, cases of basilar or vertebral artery occlusion have been reported after certain yoga positions that put stress on the neck
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