How effective is hypnosis..? VERY..!

I’ve been asked quite a few times just how effective hypnosis is, and whilst I know the results are great for my clients, I decided to go hunting for some more widespread statistics. I found a great summary of a variety of research studies and surveys, and the bottom line is as follows:

For QUITTING SMOKING:

• 80-90% success rate
• twice as likely to remain smoke-free after two years than self-quitters
• 3 times more effective than a patch, and 15 times more effective than willpower alone

for WEIGHT LOSS:

• 90% lost more weight using hypnosis
• 30 times more effective than willpower alone
• double the weight lost over other approaches
• changes maintained after two years

for MIGRAINE:

• works significantly better than pain-killers

for PAIN RELIEF & RECOVERY:

• post-surgery pain lessened and recovery speeded using hypnosis
• fibromyalgia symptoms significantly lessened using hypnosis
• significant improvements over pain-killers and other treatments
• fractures heal 40% faster using hypnosis

for DRUG ADDICTION:

• between 77 and 94% success rate for beating drug addiction using hypnosis
• effects still holding two years on – clients remain drug-free

The summary, with links and references, can be found here – http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_statistics_on_the_effectiveness_of_hypnosis