The History of Hypnosis

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Before the 15th century our ancestors believed that any form of disease or ailment was a punishment sent down from the gods. Whether we are discussing the Greeks, Egyptians or Babylonians, their beliefs were the same in this aspect of life; this is where hypnosis came to be. Hypnosis is named after the Greek word for sleep, hypos. Although it is important to note here that hypnosis is very different from sleep. In the past different cultures and area of the world referred to the healing process of hypnosis by different names and used it differently. Some cultures used the beating of drums and chanting in order to seduce the mind into a higher state of consciousness but today it is much different.

Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer was one of the first physicians from Switzerland to become famous based on his use and understanding of hypnosis and how to use it beneficially. His work began in the 1700s and he was more than likely the first hypnotist to be revealed to the world although the medical community of the time would not acknowledge his work or his progress. From here the progressions of this new age form of healing continued to progress through different predecessors and aspiring hypnotists throughout the world. As you can imagine a great deal of controversy surrounds the history of hypnosis because of its complete opposite beliefs and teachings of what the up and coming Western medicine was trying to convey.

Historians today argue that the origins of hypnosis must have come from the Hindus of ancient India because of the sleep temples that can be found throughout the country and their recorded history. People of this culture who were taken sick were brought to these sleep temples to be cured by hypnotic suggestion. Today it is widely understood and believed that hypnosis is quite different than sleep but it is hard to believe just what a great understanding our ancestors did have on the concept of hypnosis at the time.

Today we have evolved this concept into something that many people can understand and use on a daily basis without the use of a sleep temple. Although there is still a great deal of controversy surrounding the topic of hypnosis today people have a more open mind to accept these types of new ideas. Alternative forms of medicine and healing treatments are becoming to come back into the picture today. When Western medicine was introduced to the world it did not take long for the natural way of healing to disappear into history but today we are again beginning to realize its true potential.

Hypnosis is simply another form of natural healing whether you choose to use it throughout your day to help control your stress, anger or anxiety or it is needed to help with pain control and more serious aspects of life its uses are unlimited. BetterLivingwithHypnosis.com is one of the best hypnosis companies that can be found online today. Here you can find audio sessions and teachings that can help anyone take the processes of our ancestors and utilize it daily to help improve the quality of your life.

Discover what hypnosis can do for you; after all it has been used for centuries for healing and so much more!