Tips to Quit Smoking with Acupuncture
Acupuncture is another method that can help you quit smoking. Some will say that acupuncture won’t work because acupuncture is to unbelievable to be used as a healing method.
No one ever knows which method to quit smoking will work. However, do not write acupuncture off just yet. Even if acupuncture doesn’t help you quit smoking, acupuncture may help you with health issues.
Acupuncture can also help alleviate the depression, anxiety, and stress of quitting smoking. There are special acupoints in the wrist and ear that are used to accomplish the relaxing and calming of the mind and additional acupoints can be used to reduce food and nicotine cravings, stimulate the repair of organ systems, and help suppress your appetite.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese procedure. Before starting the acupuncture process, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. You will undergo a series of tests for your heart rate and tongue observation. After the tests are finished, the acupuncturists in charge will devise an acupuncture regiment that is designed for you. The test and the answers that are given about each individual’s smoking habits on the questionnaire are used for the acupuncture treatment.
Acupuncture Care Tips Between Treatments
Some acupuncturists may perform the acupuncture sessions and you on your way. While other acupuncturist may prescribe vitamins, herbs or supplements for you to take in between the acupuncture treatments.
• Walk outside, take a deep breath. Upon exhaling, place your teeth together easily, exhale using the ssss sound. This method stimulates the lungs.
• Avoid other smokers as much as possible so to avoid the smoking temptation.
• Take daily baths and showers using a loofa or dry brush to facilitate the cleansing process and for better blood circulation.
• Distract yourself from the cravings that haunt you. Managing your cravings and ignoring them, they will soon pass.
• Refrain from using sugar.
The length of the time that a person will have to continue the acupuncture treatments will depend on the length of time it takes to quit smoking. If haven’t had any results with the other methods to quit smoking, acupuncture may be the treatment that helps you to stop smoking.
The initial acupuncture consultation and five follow-up treatments will range from $400 and $800. If you are prescribed herbs, vitamins or supplements during the acupuncture treatment, the costs range from $5 to $25. The cost of the acupuncture treatment along my detour you from trying it, but the cost of the treatment in the long run will be cheaper and healthier for you in the long run.
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