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Is high hypnotizability a trouble in balance control?
Hypnotizability is a cognitive trait measured by standard scales and associated with peculiar physiological responses to cognitive and physical stimulations. Hypnotizability-related differences can also be observed in non-hypnotic state and in the absence of specific suggestions. In the normal bipedal stance subjects with high hypnotizability (Highs) exhibit a higher tolerance of alteration of the visual and leg/neck proprioceptive input with respect to low hypnotizable individuals (Lows). Aim of the study was to investigate whether this characteristic represents a disadvantage during highly demanding postural tasks. Sixteen Highs and 16 Lows of both genders participated in an experimental session consisting of maintaining balance while standing with open or closed eyes on a seesaw platform allowing roll movements. The results did not show significant differences between Highs and Lows in inclination area and time, with the exception of a greater ability of Highs with respect to Lows when they began the task displacing the body weight from the left to the right leg. Thus, high hypnotizability does not represent a disadvantage for balance control during highly demanding postural tasks. Together with previous studies, the present findings suggest that the Highs' postural control might shift from a very "economic", preeminently centrally driven functioning mode, characteristic of easy postural tasks, to an efficaciously periphery-controlled mode, required by difficult postural tasks.
Eur J Appl Physiol. 2010 Jan;108(1):201-6. Caratelli E, Menzocchi M, Carli G, Fontani G, Santarcangelo E. Department of Physiology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
During a person's life, they will most certainly encounter many forms of anxiety. Anxieties related to test taking are very common. A version of this that occurs quite frequently is driving test anxiety, which is just another form of performance anxiety. As with just about every anxiety, a person can see significant results when hypnosis is used.
In order to understand this, you need to appreciate the nature of an anxiety. And anxiety is a psychological reaction that involves the human ability to anticipate and simulate as well as the instinctual drive to survive. Therefore, it is very...
Many mind-body integration advocates really except the relationship between stress and the immune system. However, they often fail to go far enough. Can the mind you use to strengthen the power of the immune system? And, if so, what is the potential for techniques such as guided imagery and hypnosis for the treatment of cancer, AIDS, and other immune-related illnesses.
The immune system is essentially one that identifies pathogens, which is an infectious agent (also known as germs), and reacts accordingly to eliminate the threat. The ability for the various immune system components, such...
When you feel that there is absolutely no way that you can cope with or resolve with stressful situation, it is quite easy to go into a panic mode. When feelings of panic are later triggered easily and frequently, you have established a learning in your mind and body. This learned behavior is normally referred to as a panic attach. Even though triggering event may seem illogical, you have trained yourself to react this way. The goal now is to reverse this habitual behavior.
The mature human brain is quite capable of appropriately processing threats. When a potential threat...
