I talk about this show a great deal and on the hypnosis blog today, I simply thought I’d share it. It was a live broadcast on More4 channel a while back now whereby the value of using hypnosis for pain control and anaesthesia was showcased, it is a must see for any hypnosis professional or person interested in the hypnotherapy field. Enjoy:
Hypnosurgery Live: A live television broadcast in Britain (April 2006) demonstrates the latent power and potential of the human mind. A man has a tumour surgically removed from his stomach without the use of any pain removing drugs whatsoever. To accomplish this task, physical sensation is muted in the body via the use of hypnosis.
Official More4 description: Presented by Sarah Smith, this two hour special asks whether hypnosis should be more widely available to people unsuited to, too weak for, or afraid of conventional anaesthetics. The programme includes discussion and debate as well as live and archive examples of the efficacy of hypnosis in a surgical context, and culminates in a live hernia operation being performed under hypnosis with no anaesthetic at all. Should the technique be more widely available in the NHS? Could it potentially save lives, offer wider patient choice and speed the recovery process?
