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American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis Volume 38, 1995 - Issue 2
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Effects of Hypnosis on the Immune Response: B-Cells, T-Cells, Helper and Suppressor Cells

Patricia Ruzyla-Smith Ph.D., A.B.P.P. Gonzaga University, USA
,
Arreed Barabasz Washington State University, USA
,
Marianne Barabasz Washington State University, USA
&
Dennis Warner Washington State University, USA
Pages 71-79 | Published online: 23 Sep 2011
 
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Abstract

This study tested the effects of hypnosis on the immune response. High and low hypnotizable Ss were exposed to hypnosis, relaxation or control conditions. Blood samples obtained before treatment and twice thereafter were subjected to flow cytometry analysis. Significant alteration of the immune response as measured by B-cells and helper T-cells was shown only for highly hypnotizable Ss exposed to hypnosis.

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