Darryl Patton, N.D., Herbalist, has been involved with plants for more than 20 years. He is the author of Tommie Bass: Herb Doctor of Shinbone Ridge, America’s Goat Man, and Mountain Medicine: The Herbal Remedies of Tommie Bass. Patton is adjunct professor of herbal studies at CCNH and maintains a practice in Gadsden, Alabama. He also teaches survival courses around the world.

Hypnosis

Inspired by Darryl Patton’s NHC presentation.

1. Yes or No: Patton believes that hypnosis occurs when the critical factor of the mind is bypassed and selective, acceptable thinking is established. Using this definition, can a person be hypnotized against his or her will?

a. Yes
b. No


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2. According to Patton, self-hypnosis is a relaxed form of focused __________, which allows the human mind to go straight to the subconscious level.

a. meditation
b. concentration
c. prayer
d. contemplation


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3. According to one concept of self-hypnosis, working with the __________ mind allows making long-term change possible.

a. conscious
b. preconscious
c. unconscious
d. subconscious


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4. True or False: According to Patton, daydreaming is a form of hypnosis.

a. True
b. False


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5. The __________ mind is in charge of willpower and daily living.

a. conscious
a. subconscious


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6. The __________ state of brain waves is considered the hypnotic state.

a. beta
b. theta
c. alpha
d. delta


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7. From a physiological point of view, hypnosis increases __________ and __________.

a. energy; vigor
b. relaxation; concentration
c. memory; emotion
d. attention; alertness


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8. Self-hypnosis can be used to:

a. improve memory.
b. improve self-confidence.
c. relaxation and stress reduction.
d. reduce pain levels.
e. All of the above.


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9. In order to improve the chances that self-hypnosis will work for you, Patton suggests:

a. having no expectations of success.
b. never practicing once you set the intention.
c. believing it will work.
d. avoiding thinking about it.


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10. Once you are in the hypnotic state, Patton advises:

a. making suggestions in the present tense.
b. avoiding visualization or imagery.
c. working on as many areas as you can.
d. avoiding repetition.


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