Quitting Smoking with Acupuncture

January 1, 2007 by Domenic Thomas, M.S.O.M., L.Ac.

Everyone knows cigarette smoking poses dangerous health risks to you and others around you when you smoke. The good news is the sooner you quit smoking, the more likely you are to reduce most, if not all, of the health risks associated with smoking. Most people can expect a nearly full recovery of lung function and significant reduction in disease risk factors.

Chronic coughing and frequent colds can become a thing of the past. You will experience increased energy, more comfortable breathing and a more positive self-image as a result of your success in overcoming one of the most difficult addictions there is!

Acupuncture can help to reduce your cravings, accelerate the detoxification of nicotine from your body, and support your body’s adaptation to a nicotine-free lifestyle. Acupuncture can also help treat the irritability, insomnia, nervousness and anxiety associated with nicotine withdrawal without side effects!