Acupuncture Helps You Quit Smoking

Currently, over 50 million people smoke cigarettes in America. Another 7 million use smokeless tobacco. Surprisingly, America doesn’t hold the record for number of smokers! Across the globe one out of every three adults is a smoker.

Cigarettes are known to have over 4,000 poisons. Many of these poisons are known to be fatal when administered in high doses. Nicotine is derived from nicotinic acid which is fatal with a dosage of just a single drop. In the United States alone, nearly half a million people die from tobacco use each year.

Over 25 diseases are associated with tobacco use. Some are more life-threatening than others. Multiple types of cancer are linked to smoking such as: lung, mouth, larynx, pharynx, esophagus, pancreas, bladder, kidney, uterus and cervix. COPD which includes emphysema, bronchitis and asthma have also been linked to tobacco use. Add to that list cardiovascular disease such as stroke, heart attack, and high blood pressure.

Most smokers are aware of the dangers, and many desire to quit. Statistics indicate that the average person will attempt to quit multiple times before becoming successful. As a matter of fact, millions of dollars are spent each year in an effort to quit including gums, patches, hypnosis, and other treatments.

So why is acupuncture a better alternative to these options? Acupuncture has been proven to:

• Reduce nicotine cravings and curb the desire to smoke
• Help eliminate the mental symptoms of withdrawal such as stress, anxiety and depression
• Help the body detoxify from nicotine
• Stimulate repair and healing of organ systems
• Suppress your appetite and reduce food cravings
  

An Acupuncture Physician is also trained in the use of Chinese Herbs, and other Oriental Medicine modalities. Often treatments include a prescription of herbs or supplements to reduce withdrawal symptoms, decrease irritability, promote tissue repair, and moisten dryness. Many times we recommend dietary changes and exercise to help the body detoxify.

So does it work? Studies have shown that those who receive acupuncture are twice as likely to quit smoking than those who don’t. In order to receive the maximum benefit, it is your responsibility to receive treatments as recommended, take herbs as prescribed, and utilize any other therapies that are recommended.

The physicians at Axis Natural Medicine have experience in helping people quit smoking. Let us help you begin a new life of health and wellness. Call for a free consultation.