Congratulations! If you're
reading this, you are on your way to becoming smoke-free and healthier. Every year, more
than 3 million Americans try to quit smoking, but only
half of them succeed. With the help of Acupuncture you
have a greater chance of success!
Most experts agree that
quitting smoking is the single most important thing you
can do for your health. More than 25 diseases are
associated with tobacco use, including cancer of the
lungs, bladder, mouth, larynx, pharynx, esophagus,
pancreas, kidney, uterus and cervix. Smoking also raises
the chances of developing emphysema and the risk of
having a stroke by 30 percent.
There is plenty of incentive
to quit, but it isn't necessarily easy. The good news is
that Acupuncture has helped millions of people to kick
the smoking habit.
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How
acupuncture can help. |
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Some of the largest stumbling
blocks to becoming smoke-free are the stress, anxiety,
and depression associated with quitting. Fortunately,
acupuncture treatment is quite successful at calming and
relaxing the mind, reducing anxiety and alleviating
depressive feelings. Specific acupoints in the ear and
wrist are used to accomplish this. Additional acupoints
may be included that help suppress your appetite,
stimulate repair and healing of organ systems and reduce
food and nicotine cravings.
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More than just
kicking the habit. |
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Using Acupuncture to quit
smoking yields enormous benefits. Aside from taking care
of the stumbling blocks that can cause you to resume the
habit, acupuncture can help restore your body to a
healthy state of balance and well-being. If you are
ready to become smoke-free, acupuncture can provide you
with the support you need.
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Here are a few tips
to guide you through your Acupuncture care: |
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Drink plenty of
filtered water during the process.
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Eat balanced,
healthy meals with a variety of
vegetables and fruits.
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Refrain from
sugar, which can cause further sugar
cravings and unwanted weight gain.
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Manage your
cravings. They will actually fade within
a few minutes. When cravings arise,
distract yourself. Before you know it,
the craving will have passed.
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Scrub your skin
with a dry brush or loofah to facilitate
the cleansing process and help blood
circulation. Take daily baths or
showers.
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Avoid spending
time with other smokers so that you are
less tempted to smoke.
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Take a walk
outside and take deep breaths. Upon
exhale. gently place your teeth together
and exhale with the sound of "Sssssssss."
This sound stimulates the Lungs.
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