Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and other Chronic Health Poblems

Question
Can hypnosis help with such things as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other chronic health problems? I'm told that hypnosis only helps with breaking habits. Is it that limited, or can it help with healing the body?

Answer
In a deeply relaxed and focused state, your mind can take in new information and use it as a resource to help your body work better. The unconscious mind handles the automatic body functions. Doctors can discern what the problem is and help with methods of alleviation. But , finally, the body does the actual healing. The doctor re-sets the broken bones; the body's healing processes go to work to mend all the tissues involved. Hypnosis helps release any blocks to that healing, and encourages those complicated systems to do their jobs properly. Hypnosis may not be able to change all illness. But, at the very least, it can help you control your pain, and have a better quality life in the midst of your journey with your illness.