From ancient Egypt to 18th century Europe, to 19th century America, hypnosis has been used to treat everything from pain to phobias. Utilizing hypnosis now in the 21st century as a way to make weight loss programs more effective and effortless is far from being a fad. Unlike weight loss fads that may not even work, hypnosis is the only method that accesses the subconscious to remove the mental barriers that can prevent you from reaching your weight loss, exercise, and healthy lifestyle goals.