You've seen it a million times on TV or in the movies. A hypnotist calls audience members on stage, and soon enough someone is clucking like a chicken or barking like a dog.
You probably laughed at the idea -- even as you wondered whether hypnotism works.
It does, according to the University of Washington. Reputable people use it to ease many medical conditions.
One of them is the pain of arthritis. Seems that a deep, relaxed state of hypnosis helps take your mind off the pain in your joints.
If you want to try it, get professional help.
