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Chinese Acupuncture May Help To Quit Smoking

We have all heard of acupuncture I am sure. Originating in an ancient China it is a method of effective pain relief and also a medical treatment; surprisingly at it might seem it is in fact over 3,000 years old. For something to be around this long there must be something to it.

In the performing of acupuncture it is shown that this method of pain relief utilizes
extremely fine, disposable needles, which once injected activate certain pressure points to achieve the desired relief effect. Not to be dismissed as a method to help curb or stop smoking as part of the reason people seek acupuncture for this is to relax while the body works after stimulation by the needles to produce certain chemicals and eventually to flush out the build up of harmful toxins in the body. It is these chemicals that the body creates that can give the smoker the same euphoric feeling they normally get from smoking.

The Basic Procedure

As a guide, the use of acupuncture to quit smoking as a therapy means it is given over four or more sessions all of which are usually a few days apart. Typically in each session, the patient will have the acupuncture needles placed into the skin of the hands, forearms and ears at strategic locations commonly from an acupuncture chart. At the insertion point patients sometimes feel a dull ache or slight pain; the pain is said to last only seconds if any pain is experienced at all. Once placed these needles are left usually motionless for about thirty minutes, sometimes up to an hour.

A big advantage of the use of the acupuncture to quit smoking therapy is said that it can be so relaxing it is not unusual for many of the patients using this treatment to have fallen asleep during the process. One important point to remember when choosing a holistic healer to perform the acupuncture to quit smoking treatment is to choose a reputable company.

Commonly performed by most and before you find yourself scheduling an appointment, ask for a tour of the facility. You should ensure for yourself that proper sanitation methods are being carried out, and at the same time review their company policies concerning any follow up care that may be required.

Other than just the the therapy itself, you may find that some holistic healers will also offer herbal remedies as part of the treatment to help deal with stress, mood and general wellness. While these herbs are thought to keep the smoker motivated to quit smoking it is also important to consult a regular doctor to ensure any herbs and the acupuncture is a safe procedure for you to undergo. Your doctor is best to advise you of this especially if it is your family doctor who knows your history.

Does Acupuncture Actually Work Though?

As we tend to base all medical evidence on western medicine there is no such medical evidence to suggest that acupuncture works; however there are many individuals who claim to have great success with acupuncture in their goal to quit smoking. Although it is not officially recognized by the western medical community as an effective therapy to treat, aid, or cure any condition.

It is not difficult to see that there are many people who use acupuncture for a wide array of ailments from migraine headaches to weight loss and are very happy with the results testimonied by their return for more treatment.

What actually makes the difference when deciding how likely it is that acupuncture to quit smoking will work for anyone boils down to how committed the person is. It can be found that in nearly all reported successes stories the people who were seriously committed to quit smoking, most of whom had tried other methods without any success, were the ones that have actually been able to quit.

A general sugestion for long term success, that is recommended, is that people who choose to use acupuncture to quit smoking should continue to use the suggested herbal medications until any withdrawal symptoms cease. This is not by any means a quick stop smoking technique but is very effective for some.

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