Acupuncture is widely known complementary treatment to alleviate pain caused by health, mental, and emotional distresses using needle tips inserted to certain key points on the skin. If needles scare you, then feel free to ditch this tip and look for another one.
Acupuncture originates in ancient China but as we all know, it’s been widely practiced around the world. Since telling people to stop smoking isn’t just a physical but psychological problem as well, we see no point that acupuncture wouldn’t apply to help you quit nicotine addiction.
In the United States alone, there have been many claims that this method does help in cutting down addiction. If you’re already tired with nicotine patches, gums, massages or yoga, maybe it’s about time to try acupuncture.
First, let me remind you that as of this writing, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims. Personal experiences account for the majority of the said claims, and your result could vary from the others. All the same, doing something is already a big step than doing nothing.
Perhaps you’re curious as to what extent acupuncture can help an individual to quit smoking. Acupuncturists believe that by inserting needles to specific points known as acupoints, permits the body to enter a relaxed mood. When the body is calm, there is a less craving for anything, including urges brought by cigarettes. If you get used to it, you’ll stop smoking.
Going a bit scientific, nicotine found on cigarettes is responsible for releasing acetylcholine and endorphins into some areas of the brain. Acupuncture can mimic these effects and can release those neurotransmitters. The result, you’re like smoking when, in reality, you’re actually not. Advocates call it the new revolutionary way of treating the nicotine addiction.
A licensed acupuncturist will ask you about your smoking habits and determine your physical and emotional well-being. The first treatment will prepare you to become a non-smoker and at this stage, no needles yet. The succeeding sessions will be acupuncture treatments.
Each treatment will last for approximately 30 minutes. Needles will be inserted to the key points, and you’ll be left to relax. The key points aren’t random as they are the result of the interview prior to the treatment. Acupuncture treatment is a tailor-made approach; yours is entirely different from the others.
Acupuncture teaches you how to identify and work on your trigger points. It also reduces and helps you cope up with cravings and withdrawals symptoms while you make the efforts of getting rid this vice.
It’s okay to be skeptical about acupuncture and still enthusiastically pursue it. If the other methods were not as effective as once believed, why not try this humble program instead. If it worked for the others, maybe it could for you as well. Remember, it all boils down to individual beliefs and confidence.
As we always point out, it is not the method or the recommended products that will really help you quit, it is still you who will decide if you will fail or succeed. Strengthen your desire and determination, stop smoking today!
