Hypnosis is often used to reduce or manage pain. And it can work well for that purpose.
However, I seldom hear people mention that it works the other way, too. That is, since hypnosis is a form of focused concentration, relieving chronic pain can make it easier for hypnosis to work, since the subject finds it easier to concentrate without the distraction of pain.
Prescription painkillers, though, tend to make people sleepy or fuzzy-headed, depending on the person. That can interfere with the concentration needed for effective hypnotherapy.
So a nonprescription wellness drink that can help the body reduce pain by reducing inflammation (a leading cause of pain) could be very good news for hypnotherapists and their patients.
The drink, called Nopalea (pronounced No-pah-LAY-ah), contains rare antioxidants called betalains that have been scientifically proven to reduce inflammation. It is made from the fruit of the Nopal cactus (Opuntia Ficus Indica), which has been used for centuries by native peoples of the Americas. Drinking 1 to 3 ounces a day of Nopalea is said to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body, and promote wellness.
The drink is available in 32-oz bottles, and you can try one for free by calling Trivita at 1-800-203-7063 and paying $9.95 for shipping. Over 3 million bottles have been sold. People say it is tasty.
Inflammation has been identified in recent years as being a major cause of pain and other conditions. Reducing pain by reducing inflammation could allow many hypnosis subjects to concentrate better, making hypnosis easier.
