Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the world, including conditions such as arrhythmia, heart failure, hypertension and coronary artery disease.

While hypnotherapy cannot offer a cure for CVD (and must follow medical diagnosis and treatment) it has shown multiple proven and potential benefits as a complementary therapy for individuals with CVD.

It can be worrying to be diagnosed with CVD — hypnotherapy can help regulate stress responses and promote calm, which will make you feel better emotionally and more able to cope with life. And that in turn may contribute to better heart health and overall well-being. Hypnotherapy can also be used to promote a calm frame of mind before and after surgery.

Chronic stress plays a role in the cause of ill health and has been linked to CVD. 1 This makes hypnotherapy an excellent complementary therapy for patients with CVD because it is important to address any long-standing anxiety and stress.

After a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD), making and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes can feel challenging, especially when habits and routines are deeply ingrained. Hypnotherapy can play a key role in reinforcing these positive changes by working directly with the subconscious mind, where habits and patterns of behavior are stored.

Move towards a healthier lifestyle, a more a positive mindset and greater sense of wellbeing.

FOOTNOTE

1 Leo, D.G., Keller, S.S., Proiette, R. ‘“Close your eyes and relax”: the role of hypnosis in reducing anxiety, and its implications for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.’ Front. Psychol., 05 July 2024, Vol 15.