Katherine Annala LAc. Annalaacupuncture.weebly.com
Ear acupuncture can be an important part of treatment for nicotine addiction. Acupuncture is also often included as a part of the treatment in cases of addiction of alcohol, narcotics, medicine, and other drugs.
Acupuncture should be given as an integrated part of a treatment program with psychosocial support.
Acupuncture reduces the most common withdrawal symptoms such as worry, anxiety and cravings.
Acupuncture can improve sleep, which gives people strength the to get through hard work it takes to stop smoking.
Ear acupuncture for smoking cessation is a tested protical involving 5 or more, short needles inserted into the ear. This treatment is repeated up to 4 times a week for two or more weeks.
Supplements:
• L-Tyrosine 1-10gms/day, helps with cravings and depression
• Lobelia inflata, makes cigarettes taste bad
• Niacin (B 3) 100mg/day, has a calming effect on the nervous system
Lifestyle changes:
Start an exercise program and enjoy your increasing lung capacity.