A  conversation about hypnosis with a client who had recently undergone a surgical procedure reminded of this little gem: another example of how the Scots have contributed to the world.

”Hypnotherapy is very flexible and can help people in many ways, such as stopping smoking, stress management and reaching the weight they want. Hypnotherapy can also work alongside conventional medicine to reduce pain and aid healing in a range of conditions.”

So who called Hypnosis, Hypnosis?