Hypnosis and Hot Flashes

I read about a study where hot flashes were reduced significantly through the use of hypnosis. There was one sentence in a book about menopause. However there was a footnote.

I think is a very promising use for hypnosis. The body is a magnificent system of organs, tissues and glands, so easily influenced by the beliefs of the mind.

First of all I think it is significant that 3 out of 4 menopausal women in the US experience hot flashes, while in some areas around the world, women have never heard of a "hot flash!" If it is only caused by a normal physical process, then it should happen uniformly, the world over.

But hot flashes are causing problems for women in the US. There are supplements you can get at the health food store. Soy is said to work for some women. HRT is supposed to reduce hot flashes. HRT can have some negative side effects, however.

There are no negative side effects reported for hypnosis.

I believe Dr. Andrew Weil recommends using non-invasive strategies like hypnosis, before trying other more potentially harmful treatments.

Hypnosis is not magic. But sometimes it seems that way. Even if hypnosis does not directly influence the way your body works, it helps you develop healthy habits, which goes a long way to keep your body healthy. Using hypnosis or self-hypnosis regularly, helps keep your immune system ready for combat, because it reduces the effects of long-term stress on our bodies. Stress inhibits the immune system, relaxation strengthens the immune system.

Im going to do more research regarding this.