http://www.suddenlyslimmer.com/html/spa_facials.asp?CategoryID=55&id=3 What Does the Treatment Involve? The acupuncture program for smoking cessation at the Suddenly Slimmer Wellness Center consists of five visits.
Before your first appointment, you are sent an extensive questionnaire that gathers information about your smoking history and health background. The form ists in identifying the behaviors, habits and triggers that lead to smoking. Some are social smokers, some smoke for pleasure, some smoke alone or for emotional reasons or when stressed. Nicotine is a powerful mood-altering chemical that can be sedating or stimulating, depending on the individual. A few examples of triggers for smoking are: Smoking when on the phone,smoking when angry, upset, sad or lonely Smoking when drinking coffee or alcohol
At the first appointment, your questionnaire is reviewed and discussed, and a physical exam including blood pressure, lung exam, and methods from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) such as taking the pulse and observing the tongue are employed. The purpose of this interview is to determine the Chinese medical diagnosis for you and the individualized treatment you will receive.
Taking into account each person’s unique smoking habits and physical and emotional make-up, every patient’s acupuncture treatment is tailor-made and designed for him or her. No two people are treated exactly the same. At this session, you learn to identify your particular triggers for smoking and how to avoid them. Acupuncture can reduce the cravings and lessen the withdrawal symptoms Since the first month of quitting is probably the most difficult, the acupuncture program can ease you through this time. The first appointment is geared toward preparing you to become a nonsmoker; it does not include an acupuncture treatment. The next four sessions are acupuncture treatments to help you stop smoking. Up to the night before the first acupuncture treatment, you may smoke your last cigarette ever. From that point on, you will be a nonsmoker. The four acupuncture treatments for your quit smoking program are spaced out over three to four weeks, usually two treatments the first week, and then based on your individual needs. The treatments focus on any physical or emotional withdrawal symptoms that may arise, and also aid in relaxation. Of course, if you are having difficulty quitting, the program may be modified to fit your needs.
Does It Just Involve the Ear or Are Other Points Involved? There are no “magic” acupuncture points for smoking cessation. Each patient is custom-treated according to his or her specific and unique diagnosis. Usually a combination of points on the ear are used. After the needles are inserted, you will relax for about 30-60 minutes. Sometimes a small metal pellet is tacked onto a specific point on the ear to reduce cravings.
How Does It Compare to Other Methods? Because the acupuncture smoking termination program is individualized, it is often successful for those who have been unable to stop smoking through other methods.
Our acupuncture program to help you quit smoking will only be effective if you meet us halfway. Acupuncture will not “do it” for you. You need to have a genuine desire to quit smoking.
This is an interesting approach.
LondonShiatsu’s experience suggests that daily sessions over a 5-10 day period may give you a significantly better chance of success.
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