In this article, I'm going to outline 10 ways to quit smoking.
You'll probably use a combination of two or more of these ways, but I
think the list will be helpful.
1. Hypnotherapy. Smoking is
both a mental and a physical addiction. That's why topping the list of
10 ways to quit smoking is something that deals with the mental side of
the addiction - hypnotherapy. Many of the other methods listed below
give you some kind of nicotine replacement addressing the physical side
of the equation. Hypnotherapy addresses the mental side.
Hypnotherapy
to stop smoking can generally be done in one session. It's not a seven
year analysis or anything. The hypnotherapy session will include
hypnotherapy techniques, positive affirmations and suggestions. At the
end you may be given a suggestive CD or MP3 to so that you can continue
to reinforce the suggestions afterwards. Hypnotherapy to stop smoking
sessions tend to last 60 to 90 minutes and generally cost less than
$200.
2. The Patch. Number 2 on our 10 Ways to Quit Smoking
list is the Patch. Quit smoking patches come in a variety of name
brands including Nicoderm CQ and Habitrol. There are also a variety of
generic brands. A patch can help to alleviate withdrawal symptoms as you
stop using tobacco.
The patch is worn on your upper body for six
to 10 weeks. It provides a steady stream of nicotine throughout the day.
You may feel a tingling feeling when you apply the patch to your skin.
This may last for the first 60 minutes. You can wear the patch through
your daily activities including showering or sitting in a hot tub.
The
patch is better for you than smoking cigarettes both because it
provides less nicotine and it has none of the harmful chemical side
effects and tar.
3. Nicotine Gum. Nicotine gum is available
over the counter throughout much of the developed world. Each piece
contains the same nicotine found in 1-2 cigarettes. You don't chew it
like regular gum. You chew it until it becomes soft, then "park" it
between your teeth and cheek until you need another "hit."
Critics
of nicotine gum point out that there are unpleasant side effects from
chewing too much nicotine gum including hiccups and difficulty
swallowing.
Nicotine gum comes in 2g and 4g doses. If you
currently smoke fewer than 25 cigarettes a day, start with the 2g dose
every hour or two. If you smoke more than 25 cigarettes currently,
you'll start with the 4g dose. You should gradually increase the time
between doses.
4. Quit Smoking Pills. There are two pills
that can help you quit smoking. The first is Zyban which is also
marketed as an antidepressant under the name Wellbutrin SR. Zyban works
on the brain chemicals that are raised when a person smokes, giving the
smoker the same "high" they would get if they were using cigarettes.
Chantix
is a relatively new addition to the pharmaceutical arsenal against
smoking. What Chantix does is block the pleasure sensors so that when a
smoker uses a cigarette, he does not get any positive feedback from his
body and thus are less likely to want to continue.
5. Stop Smoking Injection.
Another newish development in the stop smoking arsenal is injections.
The injection, which is given in three different places in the body,
blocks the nicotine receptors to the brain. This eliminates the physical
need or craving to smoke.
A physician is able to complete the
injection on an outpatient basis in a 90 minute session. The cost of the
injection is usually around $500. You'll have to have a complete
medical check before the injection is performed.
Now to the second half of our 10 ways to quit smoking.
6. Laser Treatment to Stop Smoking.
Another relatively new treatment for those who wish to stop smoking is
the application of highly focused light on acupuncture pulse points. The
laser treatment stimulates endorphins which helps you block the craving
for tobacco.
It's not uncommon for people to stop smoking after
just one laser treatment. The treatment takes about 30 minutes with
another 30 minutes required for consultation.
The laser treatment to stop smoking costs about $500 and is usually successful in one session.
7. Diet.
In the last four of the ten ways to quit smoking, I'm going to focus on
natural remedies. The first of these id diet. If you're trying to stop
smoking, you should eat a lot of produce. Try to work three leafy green
salads into your daily food intake. Snack on fresh fruit and vegetables
instead of junk food and sweets. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated products.
8. Supplements.
In addition to eating well, you should also take a variety of
supplements to help detoxify your body. Vitamins A, C, and Zinc are all
important in fighting cancer. The B Series of vitamins (especially B3,
B5, and B12) reduces the toxicity levels in your body. Coenzyme Q10,
Magnesium, and Calcium supplements should all be added to your routine.
9. Aromatherapy
As your body is getting rid of the smell of cigarettes, replace it with
pleasant, soothing scents like Nicotiana, Sagebrush, Angelica,
Chamomile, Chaparral, and Lavender.
Now to the last of our 10 ways to quit smoking.
10. Massage Therapy.
Getting a massage when you're going off cigarettes doesn't just feel
good; it also helps to speed detoxification throughout your body.
Indulge in some massages as you're withdrawing from cigarettes.
And those are 10 ways to quit smoking.
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