Nicotine is probably one of the most powerful addictions known to man, as it is no less addictive than cocaine or heroin. It is estimated that smokers will try to quit the habit two or three times before they are successful.
So, when measures such as nicotine gum or patches fail, many smokers often turn to alternative methods for help. Acupuncture is often the preferred alternative method to help break the habit and, in some cases, acupuncture is actually mandated by the court of law to help those with drug addictions.
It is important to note that acupuncture is not the magic cure-all 'bullet' for stopping smoking instantly. Acupuncture will be part of a program to help someone break the habit that must also include preparation, commitment and an understanding of what acupuncture can and cannot do for the patient. Nevertheless, acupuncture treats the smoking addiction in a unique and very individual way.
A typical treatment by acupuncture for smoking will include a detailed interview to determine the patient's specific smoking habits. This will be followed by a physical exam which will include taking blood pressure and pulse measurements and observation of the tongue.
These indications as well as the patient's emotional state will create a picture for the acupuncture practitioner who can then create a specific, tailored program of acupuncture treatment for the patient.
Acupuncture treatments focus on the restlessness, irritability and cravings that one experiences when trying to break the habit. They also help to detox and relax the body.
As mentioned earlier, acupuncture treatments for smoking are unique for each patient. However, in most causes, a combination of acupuncture points on the body and ear are used. These points are said to influence the organs and the chi pathways that are connected to smoking.
Various points on the ear deal with different symptoms of smoking. Acupuncture alleviates tension, diminishes appetite and craving as well as increasing will power.
An acupuncture point found on the wrist is another crucial point for helping to break the addiction.
The treatment lasts between five and thirty minutes, with the patient being treated once or twice a week. Ear press needles or silver pellets may be applied to the acupuncture points in between treatments to lessen cravings. A stop smoking program consists of four to six treatments in the first few months and then they become less frequent, falling to monthly treatments for four to six months.
Nicotine is probably one of the most powerful addictions known to man, as it is no less addictive than cocaine or heroin. It is estimated that smokers will try to quit the habit two or three times before they are successful.
So, when measures such as nicotine gum or patches fail, many smokers often turn to alternative methods for help. Acupuncture is often the preferred alternative method to help break the habit and, in some cases, acupuncture is actually mandated by the court of law to help those with drug addictions.
It is important to note that acupuncture is not the magic cure-all 'bullet' for stopping smoking instantly. Acupuncture will be part of a program to help someone break the habit that must also include preparation, commitment and an understanding of what acupuncture can and cannot do for the patient. Nevertheless, acupuncture treats the smoking addiction in a unique and very individual way. A typical treatment by acupuncture for smoking will include a detailed interview to determine the patient's specific smoking habits. This will be followed by a physical exam which will include taking blood pressure and pulse measurements and observation of the tongue. These indications as well as the patient's emotional state will create a picture for the acupuncture practitioner who can then create a specific, tailored program of acupuncture treatment for the patient.
Acupuncture treatments focus on the restlessness, irritability and cravings that one experiences when trying to break the habit. They also help to detox and relax the body. As mentioned earlier, acupuncture treatments for smoking are unique for each patient. However, in most causes, a combination of acupuncture points on the body and ear are used. These points are said to influence the organs and the chi pathways that are connected to smoking.
Various points on the ear deal with different symptoms of smoking. Acupuncture alleviates tension, diminishes appetite and craving as well as increasing will power.
An acupuncture point found on the wrist is another crucial point for helping to break the addiction. The treatment lasts between five and thirty minutes, with the patient being treated once or twice a week. Ear press needles or silver pellets may be applied to the acupuncture points in between treatments to lessen cravings. A stop smoking program consists of four to six treatments in the first few months and then they become less frequent, falling to monthly treatments for four to six months.