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Hypnosis: Does It Really Work?

Science Vs

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Could You Make Me Quack Like a Duck?

In lots of cases, it really didn't feel like what was happening was some kind of mind control. It could be something as simple as just helping you relax. One review looked at heart rates, breathing and sweating when people were under hypnosis. And then there's this final idea that there is something about the intense focus of being hypnotized that can help you change the way you think about your pain or anxiety.

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