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Acupuncture can assist in your Great American Smokeout 2009

The decision to stop smoking is the most important decision regarding your health that you can make. It has been proven that cigarette smoking causes Lung Cancer, COPD, and  other Lung problems including Emphysema, Asthma, and Bronchitis.  Latest research also implicates smoking with Acid reflux, Snoring, Impotence, and Alzheimer's. 

Quitting is not easy, and there are many options to assist the process for a person who is ready to quit. One of those options is Acupuncture, which is now being utilized in many Drug and dependency clinics around the nation. In some municipalities, it is mandatory for offenders to undergo Acupuncture treatment. The reason being that individuals who have had Acupuncture administered as part of their rehabilitation were less likely to be repeat offenders.

The most important factor to successfully stop smoking is a person's commitment to becoming a non-smoker,  and their willingness to go through the withdrawal process. Acupuncture will not make you stop smoking, it can make the withdrawal from smoking easier.

The stimulation that the acupuncture needles provide has been determined to increase the release of endorphins. The endorphins produce a calming effect on the body which helps to reduce the cravings and other nervous energies that come about by withdrawing the addictive nicotine.

To insure your success other behaviors may also need to be modified, such as going for a walk after a meal or avoiding situations in which you typically smoked, such as bars or restaurants that allow smoking.

 

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Philadelphia Alternative Medicine Examiner

Maryanne Smith is a Nationally Certified and PA Licensed Acupuncturist. Her practice focus is on the Japanese Hara- Reflex style of Acupuncture as...

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  • Kim 2 years ago
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    I'd like to try acupuncture along with my current plan (smoking whitecloudecigoutlet.com and then weening myself off the e-cigarettes.) Thanks for this info.

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