Effects of hypnosis on the immune response: B-cells, T-cells, helper and suppressor cells

Author(s): Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M., Warner, D.

Journal/Book: Amer J Clin Hypn. 1995; 38: 2200 East Devon Ave, Suite 291, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Amer Soc Clin Hypnosis. 71-79.

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.

Note: Article A Barabasz, Washington State Univ, Attent Proc Lab, Cleveland Hall, Pullman, WA 99164 USA

Keyword(s): GUIDED IMAGERY; RELAXATION; MODULATION

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