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QUIT SMOKING & ACUPUNCTURE

About smoking:                                                              Smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, chronic respiratory disease, and other conditions.

According to the World Health Organization, smoking is an important and preventable cause of death.

Our TCM Acupuncture treatments have helped many patients to quit smoking and are very pleased with our holistic approach. Springdale and Deer Lake, NL.

Congratulations! if you're reading this, you are on your way to kicking the habit and becoming smoke-free and healthier.                                                                                Every year, more than 3 million people try to quit smoking, but only half of them succeed. With the help of TCM Acupuncture you have a greater chance of success.

Most experts agree quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do for your health. More than 25 diseases are associated with tobacco use, including Cancer of the bladder, mouth, larynx, pharynx, esophagus, pancreas, kidneys, uterus and cervix. Smoking also raises the chance of developing emphysema and increases the risk of having a stroke by 30 %.                                                                                      There is plenty of incentive to quit, but it isn't easy. The good news is that Acupuncture has helped millions of people to kick the smoking habit.

Quick facts:                                                                                                                      Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health. With more than 25 life-threatening diseases, quitting smoking can drastically improve your quality of life and prevent disease. TCM Acupuncture can help ease the pains of quitting and help you kick the habit for good!

How TCM Acupuncture can help?                                                                                 Some of the largest stumbling blocks to becoming smoke-free are the stress, anxiety and depression associated with quitting. Fortunately, acupuncture treatment is quite successful at calming and relaxing the mind, reducing anxiety and alleviating depressive feelings. Specific acupoints in the ear and on limbs are used to accomplish this. Additional acupoints may be included to help suppress your appetite, stimulate repair and healing of organ systems, and reduce food and nicotine cravings.

More than just kicking the habit:                                                                                   Using acupuncture to quit smoking yields enormous benefits. Aside from taking care of the stumbling blocks that can cause you to resume the habit, acupuncture can help restore your body to a healthy state of balance and well-being. If you are ready to become smoke free, acupuncture can provide you with the support you need.

                                                         

Here are some healthy tips:                                                                                            1) Drinking plenty of filtered water.                                                                                2) Eat balanced, healthy meals with variety of vegetables and fruits.                              3) Refrain from sugar, which can increase sugar cravings and unwanted weight gain.  4) Manage your cravings. They will actually fade within a few minutes. When cravings arise, distract yourself. Before you know it, the craving will have passed.      5) Take daily baths or showers and scrub your skin with a dry brush or loofah to facilitate the cleansing process and help blood circulation.                                              6) Avoid spending time with other smokers so that you are less tempted to smoke.        7) Take a walk outside and breathe deeply. Upon exhale, gently place your teeth together and exhaling with sound of ''sssssssssss''. This sound stimulates the Lungs.                                                                                                                                              Acupuncture & TCM can provide a safe, natural, and effective way to quit smoking. The focus is upon achieving a balance of body & mind, and eliminating cravings so you can become smoke-free and healthier.