Medical spokesman of all types and in all places are in agreement that it is a good idea to quit smoking. There is not much debate taking place on this subject. The why is a pretty much settled question now, but the how is still going strong. The methods used for quitting range from the time honored cold turkey method to several alternative medicine choices. Two of the more popular ones are Hypnosis and Laser Acupuncture.
The two are often lumped together by debunkers. They feel that both of the treatments involve nothing more than playing a trick on the mind. It is easy to do a little exploring and find published clinical studies that claim that experiments were done on two groups of subjects. Both groups were told that laser acupuncture to quit smoking was a proven and successful treatment method. Then one group was given stimulation of the actual points thought to promote calming and reduce anxiety. These points would normally be used in the quit smoking process.
The second group of subjects received similar laser acupuncture treatments, but the points selected had no relation to the actual points. The claim is that the rate of success measured by how many of the test group managed to quit smoking was identical for both groups. The implication was that the laser acupuncture treatments merely fooled the subjects and made them ?think? they were being helped. This is called the placebo effect.
Another problem that has emerged in the use of laser acupuncture to quit smoking is the profit potential in it. A large sum of money is spent annually on products and services that advertise their ability to help in the struggle to end nicotine addiction. There are going people seeking to capture a share of this windfall by the use of laser acupuncture clinics. The process is safe and non-evasive. The smoker might not be so concerned with the underlying reason why he is being helped.
The true practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine might be able to make use of laser stimulation in his overall plan of treatment. It is a basic tenet of TCM that it is the whole person that is being treated and not just the symptom. This might be a good way to judge a laser acupuncture to quit smoking clinic. If the laser treatment is just given with no examination, no questions, no use of other tools, it most likely is not going to have the success rate you can find under the care of a true practitioner.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical procedure. In essence, acupuncture means stimulating certain points of the human body in order to archive specific results. The procedure includes penetrating the skin with thin needles.
Acupuncture is used for various reasons – from stimulating the fertility of women to pain relief and osteoarthritis. Nowadays acupuncture quit smoking is a widely used practice that (according most who have tried it) gives very satisfactory results.
If you are eager to try acupuncture quit smoking programs, first you need to be sure you have found a licensed acupuncture practitioner. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a licensed and experienced acupuncturist. You can also check at the national acupuncture organizations such as the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). The best option is to find a person who has proper medical training, as he is likely to better asses your medical condition and required treatment. After you have found an acupuncturist, ask for references from previous patients.
The usual places of your body where acupuncture will be done are your ears. The feeling is not painful and most people find it relaxing. Acupuncture is safe as long as proper needles are used. Of utmost importance is the needles used to be sterilized to avoid infections.
Acupuncture quit smoking programs should result into reduced carvings and reduced level of withdrawal symptoms. Some people combine acupuncture sessions with hypnosis as these two methods delivery really good cessation results.
Normally your acupuncturist will ask you various questions during your first consultation. He will try to gain a full picture of your health, lifestyle, behavior and the desired results. Based on the information provided (it is vital that you are honest and do not hide any medical problems you have had or currently have as well as any treatments or medicines you are taking) he will asses your condition and inform you how many sessions you will need. A good therapist will keep you informed about the progress you are making. Your acupuncture quit smoking program may be finished for a few days or continue for a couple of weeks.
Acupuncture prices may vary but the good news is that (in most or the cases) it is covered by your health policy. If you are not sure about this, check with your insurance company.
A modern alternative of acupuncture quit smoking practices is the laser treatment. It works on the same principle as acupuncture – specific points of your body are stimulated with the use of a low-level laser.
Roger Gonzales owns the www.quitsmokingaudio.com website helping normal people quit smoking in less than 40 minutes.
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