Ways to quit smoking

Although acupuncture is not a panacea or a magic cure in the treatment of any addiction , including smoking but is effective ways to quit and remain smoke-free for good. In acupuncture method of smoking cessation used small needles of different lengths and sizes to stimulate the skin in a particular area of the human body.

The area for stimulation is chosen corresponding to meridian or pathway that provides energy to the affected body field or area.

In case of quit smoking treatment, needles are inserted to the areas that will affect energy flow to the mouth, lungs and respiratory system as well as to the parts of the brain that create cravings for tobacco smoke.

Many studies have shown that smokers who are given acupuncture treatment have a less desire to smoke and their smoking actually decreases after undergoing acupuncture.

It has also been reported over and over again that people who receive acupuncture treatment are twice as likely to quit smoking as people who smoke.

How does acupuncture method works?

According to Traditional Chinese medicine, the body’s vital energy, the vital energy flows through twelve regular channels, translated from the Chinese commonly as kidney, heart, lung, large intestine, liver, pericardium, spleen, small Intestine, and eight extraordinary channels which connect to each other and the twelve rgeular channels.

The aim of regular ongoing ear acupuncture sessions is to help rebalance the flow in the channels and therefore restore the body towards health.

As an additional factor, Traditional Chinese medicine views body and mind as an integrated whole, rebalancing the body’s vital energy therefore has an effect in calming the mind – which should be welcome for dealing with some anxious, unpleasant emotions some people have temporarily whilst stop smoking.

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Giving up smoking is difficult but certainly not impossible. Nicotine lozenges are used to help people stop smoking. Commit Lozenges are a form of Nicotine Replacement Therapy that is approved by the FDA for use. Commit Lozenges are intended to wean a smoker off of nicotine slowly, through a measured reduction in nicotine intake by delivering nicotine at a slower and more controlled rate than cigarettes.

What is in a Commit Lozenge

The primary ingredient in a Commit lozenge is nicotine polacrilex. Depending on what flavor of lozenge you choose to use, the following ingredients may also be contained Aspartame, sodium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, magnesium stearate calcium, polycarbophil, mannitol, sodium alginate, and xanthan gum.

What you should do before taking Commit lozenges

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning to become pregnant you must discuss using Commit with your doctor. You might not be able to use Commit if you are on a low-sodium diet, have hypertension, heart problems, an ulcer, diabetes, blood vessel problems, an adrenal gland tumor or an overactive thyroid.

Side effects of commit lozenges

The most common side effects are insomnia (reported in less than 5% of users), nausea, hiccups, coughing, heartburn, headache and flatulence. The biggest risk with Commit lozenges and all other oral nicotine replacements is the likelihood of becoming addicted to the lozenges.

 

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One of th most popular ways to reduce of withwraval symptoms while quiting is Nicotine Replacement Therapy with the aid of NicoDerm patches.

This stop smoking drug belongs to a family of medications known as nicotine replacement therapies. NicoDerm CQ patch works as deterrent while smoking cessation. There are a few brands on the market: Prostep, Habitrol, NiQuitin, Nicotrol, Nicorette, and Commit.

Patches allow the body to get the nicotine it craves without suffering the ill effects of smoking. People using patches may still feel the desire to smoke in certain situations because of associations with smoking that have nothing to do with nicotine.

This quit smoking medication may induce headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea or flushing the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.You should inform your doctor if these symptoms persist or become bothersome. In case if site around the patch becomes red, itchy or irritated, try a new site.

If the irritation continues or becomes worse, notify your doctor.You should also seay your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, anxiety, tremors.It is very important that this quit smoking medication be used on a regular schedule as prescribed by the doctor.

Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any quit smoking medication.