Quit Smoking - Alternative Therapies for Smoking Cessation

Alternative Therapies for Smoking Cessation

The fact that it is difficult to quit smoking should not discourage you. Quite the opposite, you should try to find aids that will help you overcome the difficulties and stay on track. Most often, doctors recommend nicotine replacement therapy. However, there are alternative therapies that you should consider as well.

Before you consider each one of the available alternative therapies for quitting smoking, it is worth defining what these treatments are exactly. Basically, these are methods which have been found to work in a large number of patients, but have not been formally approved for smoking cessation by the medical community. This does not mean that they are unsafe or ineffective. Another important thing to note is that they may be used to complement a medical treatment involving the use of nicotine replacement products.

Hypnotherapy is one of the most widely used alternative therapies for quitting smoking. The hypnotherapist takes you into a relaxed state of mind. They open your subconscious mind to suggestions. These are designed to help strengthen your will and determination to quit and to develop a negative attitude towards cigarettes and smoking.

Despite the common misconception, hypnotherapy is not dangerous. The hypnotherapist cannot play with your mind and make you do things that you do not want to do. In general, you are totally aware of what is going on during the session and you cannot be forced to do anything against your will. More evidence is necessary to confirm the effectiveness of hypnotherapy, but it has worked for many people so far. It is recommended to use the services of a reputable and experienced therapist if you choose this option.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is sometimes recommended for quitting smoking. With the help of this therapy, you will identify your habits related to smoking and you will learn how to use effective methods for overcoming them. The main goal of the treatment is to break these habits. You should try cognitive behavioral therapy if you feel that you cannot overcome the habit of smoking by yourself.

Acupuncture is another one of the popular alternative therapies for quitting smoking. It has been found that the insertion of needles at certain points of the body stimulates the secretion of brain chemicals that make you feel relaxed and happy. When you are not stressed out, anxious or depressed, you are less likely to smoke. In general, acupuncture is safe and may help you achieve your goal provided that the treatment is performed by a licensed specialist.

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◦	A General Guide to Nicotine Replacement Therapy
◦	Advice for Pregnant Women to Quit Smoking
◦	Alternative Therapies for Smoking Cessation
◦	Are There any Benefits to Smoking?
◦	Avoiding Weight Gain when You Quit Smoking
◦	Can Lung Cancer be cured
◦	Coping with a Relapse After You Quit Smoking
◦	Diseases Caused by Smoking
◦	Exercise to Successfully Quit Smoking
◦	Getting the Right Mindset to Quit Smoking
◦	Helping Your Child to Quit Smoking
◦	How a Healthy Lifestyle will Help You to Quit Smoking
◦	How Smoking can Adversely Affect Your Social Life
◦	How to Cope with Cigarette Cravings
◦	How to Deal with Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
◦	How to Deal with Social Smoking Triggers
◦	How to Prevent Weight Gain when You Quit Smoking
◦	How to Quit Smoking
◦	How to Quit Smoking - Cold Turkey or Progressive Quitting
◦	Getting the Support You Need
◦	How to Quit Smoking - Helping a Friend Quit
◦	How to Quit Smoking - Learn about Relapsing Before You Start
◦	How to Quit Smoking - Major Mistakes to Avoid
◦	How to Quit Smoking - Original Methods that Are Known to Work
◦	How to Quit Smoking - Overcoming the Increase in Appetite
◦	How to Quit Smoking - Practical Tips for Success
◦	How to Quit Smoking - Realizing the Health Risks
◦	How to Quit Smoking - The-4D's-Method-to-Overcome-Cravings
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◦	Important Dos and Don'ts to Quit Smoking
◦	Instant Benefits that Motivate You to Quit Smoking
◦	Is Smoking Really Addictive?
◦	Making a Plan to Quit Smoking
◦	Medication Therapy to Quit Smoking
◦	Nicotine Replacement Products Compared

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NicoDerm CQ is a three step program.You start with the highest level of medicine and gradually step down your dose.Reduce withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.

Stop-It Smoking is a 2-Part smoking cessation kit designed to help you quit smoking without the use of nicotine.
It works by reducing tobacco cravings, nervous tension and irritability related to nicotine withdrawal.

homeopathic approach

To Increase Your Success in Quitting:

1. You must be motivated to quit.
2. Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicorette per day during the first six weeks.
3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks
4. Use with a support program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.