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Now that more than a third of Americans fall into the category of "obese" or "overweight," it is vital that every reasonable approach to weight control be examined. Hypnosis can be helpful to many, and offers the added benefit of avoiding the use of potentially harmful weight-loss drugs. Rather than being ridiculed as in the past, it has by now become considered a mainstream approach to both pain control and behavioral modification.

Weight loss hypnosis techniques, unfortunately, are often followed by extreme or unethical claims, even though techniques that are highly successful, so be careful in your choice. Whenever you are considering a weight loss program it is important to remember that you will need not only the hypnosis program, but also nutrition counseling, a good diet plan, and possibly some medication or supplements as well.

Understanding what hypnosis is may help to understand how it is utilized in weight control. While weight loss hypnosis is something only recently utilized, hypnosis itself has been around since no later than 1770 when it was used by Franz Mesmer, it is more likely of a more ancient origin than that. 'Sleep' healing and magnetic healing, which were techniques used by Paracelsus, were most likely forms of hypnosis rather than utilizing any properties of the stones, chants, or incantations used. These rituals and chants were likely different ways in which the hypnosis was induced.

The "trance state" was originally called the "mesmeric trance" after Mesmer which means "animal magnetism". The trance state is the middle ground between being awake and sleeping in a state of suggestibility. It was not until 1843 that Scottish surgeon, Dr. James Braid gave it the name of hypnotism. He used objects to induce hypnosis in his patients, including shiny objects and things that require the patients' attention to be focused. Often times a pocket watch was used to induce hypnosis. In 1958, the AMA certified the clinical benefit of hypnosis in several applications.

There are several ways weight loss hypnosis may assist dieters in achieving their goals. First, hypnosis can directly strengthen the patient's desire to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. Appetite suppression can also be improved via hypnosis, and cravings can be controlled through the suggestions of negative associations given to fattening foods. When used together with a sensible diet and regular exercise, weight loss hypnosis can be a helpful factor in a patient's success.

The hypnotist who promises magical weight loss and a permanent fix in one session is a scam, and should be avoided. Certified and trained hypnotherapist agree that recurring treatments and support are required for actual success. Another shady method of hypnosis is the numerous videos and downloads that say you can hypnotize yourself. Read non-biased reviews before choosing, and discuss hypnosis with your doctor before starting it.