Using Hypnosis to improve physical health is nothing new. There are thousands of documented cases around the globe where people have used Hypnosis for medical and dental proceedures. In April of this year the New York Times published an article siting the case of a woman who underwent brain surgey and used Hypnosis to create the optimal mental space before surgery and a speedy recovery time after her surgery. This is a wonderful example of what mind-body therapies like Hypnotherapy can assist people with.
Here is the link to the New York Times article–Enjoy!