“You really need to stop smoking.”

How many times have you heard this statement from family, friends, doctors and even that little voice inside your head? Easier said than done, right?

Smokers know better than anyone that using tobacco is a hard addiction to beat. You fear the dreaded nicotine withdrawal symptoms and, worse, that sinking feeling of failure when “quitting again” doesn’t work.

The good news is that you may be able to permanently stop smoking through our acupuncture program where we will work with you to help break your addiction.

For those individuals who have made a serious commitment to stop smoking, acupuncture is an essential adjunct therapy. Acupuncture works by intercepting the messages that are sent to the brain which create and sustain the addiction. This disrupts the addictive process and behavior by eliminating most of the cravings. By releasing endorphins into the body, acupuncture reduces cravings, strengthens the will power and calms the nervous system. These endorphins will buffer stress and create a sense of well being, thereby curbing the tension that fuels the addiction. Acupuncture is not only used to reduce the withdrawal symptoms of breaking the nicotine habit but it is also used to heal the damage caused by smoking.

Each treatment plan is unique and individualized according to the needs of the specific patient. However, there are some areas that will always be utilized and addressed such as: the lungs-to heal the damage caused by smoking; the liver and kidneys-to detoxify the body and eliminate the toxins created by smoking; and the nervous system-to bring the patient back to balance mentally and physically.

An Acupuncture Physician will perform a thorough intake and assessment in order to determine the type and course of treatment. In addition to treatment, the physician may make some lifestyle, dietary and supplement recommendations.

When considering the cost of smoking and the amount of money typically spent on cigarettes in one year, quitting will not only be beneficial from a health standpoint but it will also save you money in these economically trying times.

As stated, the person must be ready to quit and determined to make it through the process. Acupuncture has helped many people successfully stop smoking. In fact, acupuncture is extremely useful in treating a wide range of addictions and associated addictive behaviors.

Ask for an appointment with Dr. Jessica Cudar: Call 727-541-2675