STOP
SMOKING: The Surefire, Easy Way
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It’s
been said "You’re not a smoker til you’ve quit a hundred
times.” Quitting ‘cold turkey’ is not easy and if you're addicted to
nicotine, virtually impossible! You should not feel ashamed
if you didn’t quit after trying, either. Quitting smoking stresses the
body & places big changes upon daily life. Persons who are
older or
ill and smoke require a lot more energy to stop smoking than the
average person. 'Ice Creamers' (1-10 cigarettes/day) or 'Intermediate'
smokers (11-20 cigarettes/day)
have greatly multiplied chances for heart disease, cancers and
pneumonias. Even 1-2 smokes occasionally increases morbidity
& mortality! And anyone exposed to 'second-hand' smoke faces
the
same dangers! So we should all beat the drums to STOP SMOKING!
There are some people who are fortunate &
can stop without any help, but not most. Nicotine for some is more than
just a habit; it is an addiction: help to quit is needed.
There are many treatment methods available to quit smoking. Most are
expensive, like the ‘patches’ worn on the arm for several months to be
effective. Most doctors are trained to prescribe medications for
quitting smoking; some insurance plans will cover acupuncture when
taken with a doctor's prescription.
GOT BACK PAIN? Don't smoke.
There is evidence that links smoking to back pain, disc problems, and
decreased bone density (osteoporosis). This can increase your risk of
fracture and bone deterioration. Smoking also makes bone healing more
difficult after surgery.
The easiest &
inexpensive way
that works with just one visit: acupuncture! I know,
needles scare
almost everyone (people think they’ll be a ‘pin cushion’). NOT SO! This
method uses only ONE needle upon each wrist
&
you’re done!). The needles only pierce the skin and are not deep. NO
pain & NO bleeding, either. There’s an
82% chance of quitting smoking
with only one 20-minute, drug-free visit! (most doctors offer a
repeat session free if it’s
needed, a rarity). Average doctor's fee for this service: $125-250.
Some
insurance
plans will cover the treatment when prescribed by a doctor.
HINTS TO MAKE STOPPING SMOKING EASIER
1. It’s important that the smoker wants
to quit, not because the family or the kids want you to quit.
2.
It’s very helpful if you can refrain from smoking 4 hours before
treatment. Your chance for success really goes up!
3.
No extra drugs or medicines are needed. We have found that a mixture of
liquorice & calamus root (health store items) is very
beneficial (if it tastes strong it’s a signal the urge to smoke will go
away).
4. YOU ARE NOW AN EX-SMOKER! If you
should
feel the urge to smoke, call and get that free treatment BEFORE
smoking. DO NOT ‘test’ by trying a smoke… you’ll be hooked all over
again.
We also provide a patient-handout that will be very
helpful (ways proved to
stay off smoking). Further assistance in use of
this method to quit smoking is available to all professionals.
Stopping smoking is
paramount to good health! Some may call it SPAM, but no
matter...
STOP SMOKING NOW... anyway you
can!
