Smoking costs a lot of money, it is terrible for your health & let's face it...smoking just plain stinks. You may have thought about quitting or maybe you have even tried before without success. Breaking the smoking habit can be made simple by using Acupuncture to decrease the physiological cravings for tobacco. This cost effective approach has a very high success rate if the patient is committed & ready to kick the habit.
Your desire to stop smoking is admirable & is the first step in becoming habit free. Traditional Chinese Medicine can facilitate your initial attempts by tailoring treatments to your individual needs based on your health history & personal symptoms. There are no negative side effects associated with Acupuncture & stopping smoking.
The Acupuncture Program consists of three treatments over a one week period, with follow up treatments as needed during the first month. After the initial treatment, ear acupuncture points may be stimulated for a longer period of time by using ear seeds. Ear seeds are small seeds from the Vaccaria plant. These seeds are held in place on the ear with a small piece of adhesive tape. Ear seeds may be left in the ear for a few days or up to two weeks. You will stimulate these several times throughout the day or if you feel the urge to smoke.
Additionally you may be prescribed a relaxation tea which may be taken throughout the day should you feel yourself tensing up. This tea may also be taken before bed to assist you through a restful nights sleep.
Some Tips for Making Quitting Smoking Easier
* Your desire to quit is THE most important step in stopping smoking. It is important to look at why you smoke & what made you start to begin with.
* If the craving becomes too strong, come in for a treatment. DON'T LIGHT UP!
* Use the stop smoking tea regularly and/or take your herbs as prescribed.
* Carry celery or carrot sticks as well as chewing gum to satisfy oral cravings.
* Stimulate your ear pellet if cravings get strong. (if your ear gets red & tender at the site of the pellet, remove it & call your Acupuncturist.)
* Avoid stressful situations, smoky rooms & situations you equate with smoking.
* Avoid alcohol, caffeine & sugar. These stimulate cravings.
* Make a positive affirmation such as: "I am a non-smoker. I make healthy choices in my life." Post it where you will see it and repeat it throughout the day.
* Stick with it!!! You will find that after the initial period of withdrawal, you will have more time, energy & money. Your health will improve & you will gain a sense of well being & happiness associated with taking good care of yourself.
How Does Acupuncture For Stopping Smoking Work?
Smoking is a stimulant for some & relaxant for others. Acupuncture has the same effect by circulating energy in a healthy way without being addictive & without the use of nicotine. Acupuncture can make withdrawal easier by reducing your cravings by making the taste intolerable & by alleviating symptoms such as coughing, agitation, irritability & digestive troubles.
Five ear detoxification points and a few body points will be inserted for each treatment & you will be able to relax for about 30 minutes. During treatments, you will have a peaceful feeling due to the release of the body's endorphins which act as natural pain killers.
Tips for Quitting
* Set a target date to quit by and cut down by thirds until then.
* Drink plenty of water.
* Smoke a different brand of cigarettes.
*Keep your cigarettes out of sight in a different place then usual.
* Put your cigarette out after each puff & only relight it if you still wish to smoke.
* Consider rewarding yourself with something nice after achieving your goal.
* Schedule a Massage to increase your circulation and aid in relaxation.
* Walk or exercise to help the body detoxify of tar & nicotine faster.
* Review the reasons you want to quit smoking daily.
* Eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetable & whole grains to aid the body in healing.
*Eat a handful of raw unsalted sunflower seeds as a snack. They contain a natural substance similar to nicotine that makes withdrawal less severe.
* Breathe: the best thing you can do is get fresh air and clean out the lungs & blood. Consider Yoga, Meditation, Singing, Tai Chi or Qi Gong.
* Take up a hobby to keep your hands busy if you get fidgety.
*Call your non-smoking buddies for support.
And when you start to have a craving, remember..
You will feel much more energetic as your lungs clear.
You will feel a greater sense of well-being mentally & physically.
You will be less prone to disease, your immune system will be strengthened and you will live a longer, healthier life!
Commit to Your Health Today!
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